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Depression is a serious medical condition. Everyone experiences "ups" and "downs" in their life. But for some people the "downs" can outweigh the "ups." This can cause problems with everyday activities such as eating, sleeping, working, and getting along with friends. If this happens for more than a few weeks, depression may be the reason. Depression affects a person's physical health, as well as how he or she feels, thinks, and acts toward others. It brings about a mixture of feelings and thoughts that can cause someone to depart from his or her usual behavior. This can include not only suicidal thoughts, but a real danger of acting on them. If you believe your life or the life of anyone around you is in danger you must IMMEDIATELY get help. Go to a hospital, go to your doctor, or call a cop if that's all you can do. If you have a gun in the house, call your best friend, your sister, your religious leader, or your mom and have them take it away until you feel better. Depression can be treated with an arsenal of drugs; unfortunately, most of them take a few weeks before you start to know if a particular drug is going to work for you. If you have no health insurance, most towns have a free clinic of some sort, and their number will be in the phone book. Try to avoid going online and taking "are you suffering from depression?" self-quizzes. These are all, without exception, sponsored by drug companies, so obviously they want you to answer the question Yes so they can stuff you full of their particular drug. But if you feel worthless, are crying a lot for no apparent reason, and feel certain that the world would be a better place without you in it, and either can't sleep or want to sleep absolutely all the time, these are classic symptoms
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∙ 13y agoPlease read the link below for a thorough description of depression. Sadness lasting for a long time and crying jags and suicidal thoughts would be considered some of the symptoms of a major depression. It is an illness that is treatable. No one should suffer long term depression. The treatment does not work with one pill. You must take the medication for a matter of weeks before you will start to notice a difference, esp. if the condition has been untreated for a while. If you are suffering from depression you need to see your general practitioner doctor first. You need to describe all the symptoms to the doctor. It could be that your body has something else wrong that is causing the depression so describe all physical problems too. Lab tests may be done. To get a referral to any other type of doctor you would need to see your GP doctor first anyway. God Bless you.
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∙ 12y agoSome symptoms of major depressive disorder would be that you don't want to go out much, losing interest in friends. not finding much that excites you anymore. those can be some small symptoms of depression and with that comes anxiety.
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∙ 11y agoSad not wanting anything to do with anything
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Is a low grade chronic depression with symptoms that are milder than those of severe depression but are present on a majority of days for two or more years?
Dysthymia
What is dysthymic disorder?
Essentially, dysthymia is mild depression. Dysthymia is depression that is milder than an episode of clinical major depression. BUT while it is the milder it is much longer lasting and often goes undiagnosed. In fact, to diagnose dysthymia feelings of depression must occur in an individual, constantly and continuously, for at least a period of two years. An individual diagnosed with dysthymia usually truly cannot remember the last time they enjoyed themselves and felt happy. Dysthymia usually goes unnoticed and untreated because the patient's depression is so mild, and so enduring, that most people believe that it is simply that individual's personality to be depressed.
What is a low-grade chronic depression with symptoms that are milder than those of severe depression but are present on a majority of days for two or more years?
Chronic imply s forever.
What are some symptoms of dysthymia?
Dysthymia is a foreboding term for a relatively common, yet serious condition mostly known as chronic depression. Symptoms can vary greatly from one person to another, but can include sadness, fatigue, lack of enjoyment in favorite activities, withdrawal, insomnia, unusual aches & pains, and a change in weight. These are just some of the potential signs for depression.
What kinds of depression are there?
There are two main types of clinical depression; Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)and Dysthymia. MDD generally involves more intense symptoms of depression than Dysthymia, however it does not last as long. There is also Double Depression, which is when a person is afflicted with both MDD and Dysthymia. Often times, people experience symptoms of depression without being being considerred clinically depressed. In order to be diagnosed with clinical depression, there are many specifications, such as not having suffered a loss recently. The DSM-IV TR goes into more detail, but if you're concerned that you or someone you know is depressed, I'd advise you or them to seek help from a professional. If money is an issue, I'd recommend looking for a free mental health clinic in your area.
What is dysthmymia?
Dysthymia is a recurrent or lengthy depression that may last a lifetime. It is similar to major depressive disorder, but dysthymia is chronic, long-lasting, persistent, and mild.
What is a more formal medical term for depression?
Depression is the medical term for depression. But there are different types of depression depending on the particular constellation of symptoms. For instance a few include: Dysthymia - a long term low level of depression Anhedonia - loss of a sense of pleasure Cyclothymia - a milder form of bipolar Major depressive disorder - what most lay people call depression
Do depressed people hang out with other depressed people?
I have had major,severe,chronic depression and dysthymia for over 30 years. I have had periods of major depression lasting over a year. When you have major depression you don't hang out with anyone. Normally you do not care or don't want to be with anyone. Dysthymia is basically permanent "low grade" depression. You just feel unhappy most of the time When you have them both it is sometimes referred to as "double depression.'"
Does Dysthymic disorder refer to a severe form of depression?
True. A+Wrong, actually dysthymia refers to a mild form of clinical depression not a severe form.
Dysthymia?
DefinitionDysthymia is a chronic type of depression in which a person's moods are regularly low. However, it is not as extreme as other types of depression.Alternative NamesNeurotic depression (dysthymia); Dysthymic disorder; Chronic depression; Depression - chronicCauses, incidence, and risk factorsThe exact cause of dysthymia is unknown.As with major depressive disorder, dysthymia occurs more in women than in men and affects up to 5% of the general population. Dysthymia can occur alone, or together with more severe depression or another mood or psychiatric disorder.SymptomsThe main symptom of dysthymia is low, dark, or sad mood nearly every day for at least 2 years. The symptoms are less severe than in patients with major depression, but people with this condition can still struggle with:Feelings of hopelessnessInsomnia or hypersomniaLow energy or fatigueLow self-esteemPoor appetiteor overeatingPoor concentrationSigns and testsYour health care provider will take a history of your mood and other mental health symptoms over the past several months.TreatmentAs with other forms of depression, there are a number of treatment options for people with dysthymia:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as fluoxetine (Prozac)Tricyclic antidepressantsTalk therapies, such as cognitive/behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapyMedications do not work as well for dysthymia as they do for depression. It also may take longer after starting medication for you to feel better.Some evidence suggests that combining medication and psychotherapy may lead to the most improvement.Expectations (prognosis)Dysthymia is a chronic condition that lasts many years. Though some people completely recover, others continue to have some symptoms, even with treatment. Some people need to continue taking medication and undergoing therapy.ComplicationsAntidepressant drugs have side effects that can complicate treatment. For example, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors may cause stomach upset, mild insomnia, and reduced sex drive.If not treated, dysthymia can turn into a major depressive episode. This is known as "double depression."Calling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if you regularly feel depressed or low.ReferencesInstitute for Clinical Systems Improvement. Health Care Guidelines: Major Depression in Adults in Primary Care. 11th ed. 2008.Stewart JW. Treating depression with atypical features. J Clin Psychiatry. 2007;68:25-29.
As she was coming home from the library one night she was assaulted and now has major depressive disorder in addition to dysthymia What is this diagnosis?
double depression
What are some positive symptoms of depression?
Depression has very few, if any positive symptoms. Check out the related link for a list of the symptoms of depression.
