Types of depression: signs, treatment

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Depression is difficult to predict. Its appearance may be associated not only with the tragic events in my life (as is commonly believed), but also with mental issues or chemical imbalances in the body.

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Consider the types of depression, its causes, accompanying symptoms and possible treatments of the disease.

What is depression

Depression is considered a mental disorder, which can arise from unpleasant events in life, or without any obvious reason.

There are several types of depression which vary depending on the factors contributing to the emergence of the disease.

Classification of depression and its types

So, what are the types of depression? Psychiatry offers the following options:

  1. Endogenous (deep) depression. Its appearance is due to the presence of organic factors. For example, it can be various disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system. The person suffering this kind of depression, apathetic, does not come into contact with others and sees no point in life.
  2. Masked depression. This kind of disease is not accompanied by typical symptoms like depression, sadness and so on. Its main feature is the presence of systemic diseases such as chronic pain, sexual disorder, irregularity of menstrual cycle in women, occurrences of sleep problems and so on. It is also possible the occurrence of attacks of causeless anxiety, panic, irritable bowel syndrome. After taking antidepressants all of the above symptoms quickly disappear.
  3. Disturbing mental depression. Its main symptom is the appearance of fear, panic and anxiety. People suffering from this disease is very aggressive, as they need to remove the internal stress. Statistics show that patients are anxious depression are more likely to commit suicide.
  4. Post-Natal depression. The main cause of the disease is hormonal changes in a woman's body. Accompanied by weakness, apathy, sadness, frequent mood swings. In addition, there may be deterioration of sleep, loss of interest in the baby, or excessive concern about it, headaches, decreased or loss of appetite.
  5. Reactive depression. This type of disease occurs as a result of severe psychological shocks. For example, it may be the death of a loved one, rape, breakup and so forth. Reactive depression is very simple in diagnosis, particularly when psychotherapist known cause.
  6. Seasonal depression. Most often the disorder occurs in the fall or winter. The main symptoms are depressed mood, drowsiness, irritability.
  7. A Depressive stupor. This is one of the most severe forms of the disease. During it the patient remains all the time in one position, nothing to eat, absolutely no contact with others. Depressive stupor appears as a reaction after an episode of schizophrenia.

test for depression

In addition, there are and were bipolar. Its feature is that periods of depression alternating with episodes of elation. The main problem is that to diagnose the diseases may need a long period of time (sometimes up to 2 years).

Causes of depression

Having Considered the types of depression, let us turn to the causes of its occurrence. The most common are:

  • Genetic predisposition;
  • Hormonal disruptions (adolescents, postpartum period, menopause, etc.);
  • The presence of congenital or acquired defects of the Central nervous system;
  • Somatic diseases.

Another important reason is severe trauma, the appearance of which could be triggered by many factors:

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  • Problems in his personal life;
  • The presence of serious health problems;
  • Migration;
  • Changes or problems at work;
  • The deterioration of the financial situation.

Symptoms of depression

In order to detect the disease in themselves or others, you should be familiar with the issue of its main symptoms.

reactive depression

As mentioned above, there are different types of depression, each of which has its particular manifestations. However, there are some common symptoms that will help you recognize the appearance of depression.

First, is the emergence of depression, which does not disappear even after a few weeks. Usually it is accompanied by feelings of causeless anxiety and depression.

Secondly, people suffering from depression, trying constantly to "withdraw", even if previously preferred to rest in a noisy company. His circle of interests becomes, and the things that previously raised the mood (music, movie, nature, etc) absolutely cease to please. There is a problem in its working social relationships and family life. People can begin to talk about the fact that he sees meaning in life and think about suicide.

Patient depression may also be different:

  • Reaction inhibition;
  • The deteriorating physical condition (pain, failures inthe digestive and other body systems, etc.);
  • Loss of natural instincts (sex drive, maternal instinct, appetite);
  • Frequent and abrupt changes of mood;
  • Lack of activity
  • The appearance of indifference to others and loved ones.

Depression in teenagers

Teenage depression is a very complex disease. Recognize it is sometimes quite difficult. In some cases, adolescent depression, parents and the surrounding can be seen simply as bad parenting, to be attributed to character traits and so on. This happens due to the fact that symptoms of the disease is quite specific.

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Signs of depression in teenager

  • Fits of aggression and angry outbursts, which are aimed at loved ones;
  • Gloom;
  • Worsening of care, fatigue, loss of interest in studies, absenteeism, lower academic achievement;
  • Conflicts with parents and others, which causes frequent change of friends;
  • Regular complaints that nobody likes him and does not understand;
  • Accept any criticism in his address;
  • Careless attitude to their duties;
  • The appearance of pain (head, heart, stomach);
  • Irrational fear of death.

Features of depression in the elderly

Depression in the elderly may occur quite often, as there are many factors contributing to this: the retirement, the sense of uselessness and futility, the deadweight loss of time. This is difficult to cope on their own.

periods of depression

The Main feature of depression in the elderly is its protracted nature. The disease can last for several years, especially if people do not seek help from professionals and blames apathy, fatigue, reduced activity and other factors, your age, and not a psychological problem.

To solve the problem practically impossible, but with proper treatment it can be done at any age. Therefore, if there are any suspicions need to go to a psychiatrist, who will determine further course of action.

Depression

There are three main stages of disease:

  1. Rejection. Person denies the existence of difficulties and blames for his state of normal fatigue. He's torn between his desire to get away from others and fear of being left all alone. Already at this stage require the assistance of a specialist who will help to cope with the situation.
  2. Adoption. At this stage man understands that he is depressed, this condition is often intimidating. In the same period begin to experience problems with appetite and immune system. Increasingly negative thoughts.
  3. Destruction. In the absence of skilled care begins the third stage. During it there is a loss of self control, there is aggression. Man begins to break down as a person.

Depending on what stage of depression it was discovered the disease depends directly on the effectiveness of treatment and the time of deliverance from the problem.

Diagnostics

It is Important to remember that others will not be able to help get rid of disorder, it is essential to seek the assistance of a therapist.

Detection of disease is performed using ad hoc scales and questionnaires, through which it is possible not only to establish a definitive diagnosis (depression), but also to assess the seriousness of the situation.

In some cases, may require the study of bioelectrical brain activity (electroencephalogram) and hormonal tests.

Test for depression

When considering methods of diagnosis of the disease was mentioned the use of special questionnaires. Consider one of them to have an idea of what constitutes a test for depression.

The Patient must answer a few simple questions:

  1. Is it Difficult to fall asleep at night?
  2. You often plagued by nightmares?
  3. Do You often feel emotional exhaustion and fatigue?
  4. Have you Changed your weight in the last six months (taking into account strong changes in or down), when you consider the fact that you weren't on a special diet?
  5. Have You noticed a decrease in sex drive?
  6. Any of your close relatives was diagnose as "depressive disorder"?
  7. You can assess the level of your daily stress as moderate or high?
  8. You suffer auditory or visual hallucinations?
  9. You Have observed worsening of mood with the onset of autumn or winter?
  10. You hide your feelings from loved ones?
  11. Do you often have thoughts that life has no meaning?

This is the simplest of all possible tests. The more "Yes" answers to his questions, the more the likelihood of depression.

Medication depression

Treatment of depression with pharmacological agents involves the use of antidepressants, tranquilizers, and neuroleptics normotonikov.

effects of depression

To Designate use of a particular drug can only be a doctor on an individual basis. Wrong choice of drugs or their dosage may not only not benefit, butto cause irreparable harm, because they act on the Central nervous system and the brain.

In most cases for the correction of health may be sufficient only to antidepressants. The effect from their application is not immediately visible, need to last at least one to two weeks. Despite the force of the impact, antidepressants do not cause addiction and dependence. However, to stop drinking, the drugs should be gradually in order to avoid the so-called "withdrawal".

Treatment of depression with psychotherapy and physiotherapy

Treatment of depression through counselling psychotherapist may last for several months. There are many methods, and depending on the situation, the expert picks the right.

Physical therapy may be applied only as auxiliary means. It involves performing of procedures such as aromatherapy, massage, therapeutic sleep, light therapy, music therapy, and others.

Preventing depression

As you can see, the disease is very serious. The consequences of depression can be very diverse, starting with the collapse of personal life and ending with suicide. So you should do everything possible to reduce the probability of its occurrence.

psychotic depression

I suggest for this reason psychologists?

  1. To Respect the day, which involves a full night's sleep and proper nutrition.
  2. To Engage in sports and other physical activity.
  3. More to communicate with their loved ones.
  4. To avoid stressful situations.
  5. Make time for yourself and your favorite activities.

So, we reviewed the types of depression and features of this disease. Finally I would like to say that psychological health is not less important than physical. So if you're having problems it's better to trust the decision of an experienced specialist.


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