some information about depression

1. DEPRESSION
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4. •DEPRESSION (major depressive
disorder) is a common and serious
medical illness that negatively affects
how you feel , the way you act.

5. • Major depression, as we discussed, is the most common type of depression. Often,
people with major depression experience recurrent episodes throughout their lives.
• Dysthymia is a persistent low mood over a long period of time, even a year or more.
It could be described as feeling like you’re living on autopilot.
• Some people are more sensitive to the lower amount of light in the
wintertime. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression brought on from a
lack of natural sunlight.
• Those with Atypical Depression often report feeling a heaviness in their limbs. They
may suffer from irritability and relationship problems, as well as be prone to
overeating and oversleeping.

6. • Bipolar Disorder is also called Manic Depressive Disorder because it involves
alternating between mania and depressive episodes.
• Sometimes depressive episodes can get so severe that hallucinations or
delusions are present, the person becomes catatonic, or they feel stuck in
bed. This is known as Psychotic Depression.
• Postpartum Depression occurs after giving birth. Mothers may feel
disconnected from their new baby or fear that they will hurt their child.
• Severe depression that shows up during the second half of the menstrual
cycle is called Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. It affects the individual’s
ability to function normally.
• Situational Depression is triggered by a life-changing event. It could be
anything, from losing your job to the death of an immediate family member.

7. • FEELING SAD OR HAVING A DEPRESSED MOOD
• LOSS OF INTEREST OR PLEASURE IN ACTIVITIES ONCE
ENJOYED
• CHANGES IN APPETITE – WEIGHT LOSS OR GAIN
UNRELATED TO DIETING
• TROUBLE SLEEPING OR SLEEPING TOO MUCH
• THOUGHTS OF DEATH OR SUICIDE

8. •THYROID PROBLEM a brain tumor or
vitamin deficiency can mimic symptoms of
depression, so it is important to rule out general
medical causes.

11. If you enjoy keeping a journal, you may find that it helps to express your
thoughts on paper instead of bottling them inside. It’s helpful to have close
friends and family who you can confide in, but they’re not always available or
may be dealing with stress of their own. This makes keeping a journal a good
idea to have an alternate way to vent