Depression

About Depression

Depression is a major depressive disorder and a mental health condition which causes sadness, isolation, and despondency that affects a person’s thinking ability, time of sleep, eating habits, social and work life, daily activities, and mental functions. The condition of depression also interferes with a person's daily life and develops the thought of suicide in their mind. It is not a situation of sadness or isolation caused by a bad experience of life such as the death of a loved one. It can be caused sometimes by a physical problem or a more complex psychiatric problem. If you too are experiencing the symptoms or signs of depression and looking for some effective treatments, you are on the right page. Here, we will let you know about different types of depression along with some effective treatments.

Different Types of Depression

Several different types of depression include:

• Major depressive disorder

• Seasonal affective disorder

• Chronic depression or persistent depressive disorder

• Bipolar depression

• Psychotic depression

Facts & Figures on Depression

As per the Statistics Portal, in the U.S., around 7.4 percent of adults are experiencing the symptoms of different types of depression, which makes it one of the common disorders in the U.S. as per the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health). Depression can affect people of all races, ages, and socioeconomic classes, and can hit at any time. Moreover, the condition is found commonly in women as compared to men, according to the NIMH. In a recent research report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers found that women between 40 and 60 have the highest rate of depression.

Symptoms of Depression

People experiencing different types of depression may experience a wide number of depression symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms include:

• A deep feeling of sadness

• Loss of interest in daily activities

• Inability to focus, concentrate or make decisions

• Lower sex drive

• Irritability, agitation or restlessness

• Tiredness and lack of energy

• Unexplainable crying spells

• Insomnia or sleeping too much

• Change in appetite or weight

• Physical symptoms such as body aches or headaches

• Thoughts of suicide or death

• Feeling hopeless or worthless

Causes of Depression

Although the causes of depression are not diagnosed completely, according to the doctors, it is caused due to an imbalance in the brain signals and chemicals. There are several theories on brain misbalancing and chemical reactions. The symptoms of distressing are associated with many conditions including early childhood trauma, the death of a loved one, a job loss, financial troubles, or even divorce.

• According to NIMH, a combination of biological, genetic, environmental, and psychological factors.

• Certain medical conditions including cancer, prolonged pain, an underactive thyroid gland, and heart disease.

• Hormonally stimulated depression usually arises at menopause or after childbirth.

• According to the NIH, some sedatives, such as sleeping pills, and high blood pressure medications may cause depression.

Some Effective Treatment Options of Depression

Surveys have shown that most of the conditions of depression are left untreated and uncured. According to the counselors at MyWholeHealth, depression is caused due to excessive intake of alcohol or drug, social isolation, anxiety, work or school difficulties, or relationship conflicts. As per the doctors, depression treatment involves psychotherapy therapy for depression, medications, or a combination of the two. Some of the prescription drugs include antidepressants. This drug helps to alter the mood of the patient by affecting naturally occurring brain chemicals.

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