Major Depression
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Clinical depression
Major depressive disorder is also called Clinical depression.
People become sad about various things such as the loss of loved one’s, loss of job, divorce, and other issues in their lives. These feelings are temporary And short-lived. But if these feelings remain for a longer period of time it may lead towards mood disorder which is known as depression.
People with major depressive disorder have a depressed mood most of the time and have a loss of interest in activities once they enjoy themselves.
Symptoms
There are the following symptoms of Major depression
- Fatigue/loss of interest
- The feeling of worthlessness or guilt
- Insomnia/ hyperinsomnia
- Difficulty in concentration
- Restlessness / feeling down
- Suicidal ideation/thoughts
- Significant Weight loss
- Agitated
Types
There are the following types of major depression
- Anxious distress
- Melancholy
- Manic depression
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Psychotic Depression
- Peripartum (Postpartum) Depression
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Situational’ Depression
- Atypical Depression
- Treatment-Resistant Depression
Risk factors
There are the following risk factors of major depression
- Brain chemistry
- Genetics
- Environmental factors
- Personality Type
Triggers
Following are the triggers of Major depression
- Death of love one
- Divorce
- Separation
- Social isolation
- Major life changes
- Sexual and physical abuse
- Conflicts
- Inferiority complex
Diagnosis
For the diagnosis of Major depression psychologists used
- DSM criteria
- Questionnaire
Treatment
Major Depression is treated by following
- Medication
- Psychotherapy
- Electroconvulsive therapy ECT
Preventions
If a person has an episode of depression, he is at greater risk of having another episode of depression. The only way to avoid another episode of depression is to avoid the triggers and causes of depression. He should take his medicine properly to avoid relapse.
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