Types of Depression
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Depression in Women
II Depression in Men
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Childhood Depression
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Adolescent Depression
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Depression in the Elderly
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Clinical Depression
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Major Depression
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Dysthymia II
Atypical Depression
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Bipolar Depression
II
Cyclothymia II
Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Postpartum Depression (PPD)
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
(PMDD)
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Holiday Depression II
Workplace Depression.
Dysthmic Disorders.
People with dysthmia and dysthmic disorders may
feel that their life is “flat,” with little joy, excitement or
happiness. With dysthmia, you might lean toward inactivity, you
might worry frequently or be withdrawn. With dysthmia, you might
feel guilt, irritation or sluggishness. Low energy, low
self-esteem and sleep and appetite changes are typical with
dysthmia.
Although these are also symptoms of major depression, the
difference with dysthmia is in the severity and length of
symptoms.
With dysthmia, the symptoms of major depression are similar, but
these symptoms are milder and last longer. The main symptom of
dysthmia is a chronic, almost daily, depressed mood for at least
two years. People with dysthmia often will comment that they do
not remember life without depression. The symptoms of dysthmia
cause distress and interference, but not to a degree that will
interfere with day to day functioning, as they do with major
depression.
About three percent of the population will suffer from dysthmic
disorder at some time in their life. The rate of dysthmia is
slightly lower than that of major depression, and like major
depression, dysthmia occurs about twice as often in women.
Dysthmic symptoms usually appear in adolescence or early
adulthood, but can emerge later in life as well. But, because the
symptoms of dysthmia are usually low-grade, dysthmia often goes
undiagnosed. Knowing what to look for can help identifying this
depression.
Signs of dysthmia include;
- Difficulty with concentration and decision making.
- Problems with short-term memory, or forgetting things.
- Negative thoughts.
- Pessimism.
- Low self esteem and self-criticism.
- Excessive guilt.
- Feelings of sadness for no apparent reason.
- Social withdrawal.
- Changes in sleep and appetite.
- Chronic fatigue, despite ample amounts of sleep.
- Poor school or work performance.
- Conflicts with family and friends.
- Irritability or hostility.
- Shyness.
Dysthmic disorders in children can be related to learning
disorders, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder and
conduct disorder.
Because dysthmic disorders often develop early in a person’s life,
it is normal to believe that depression is a normal state of being,
or a part of the person’s personality. Most people delay treatment
about 10 years. Early treatment can help to avoid more serious
mood disorders, as well as to avoid further distress.
Psychotherapy or cognitive therapy are often used to change
self-defeating thoughts. Behavioral therapy can help people with
dysthmia to learn to act in a more positive manner. Although
antidepressant medications might be prescribed, people with
dysthmia should also know of the side effects and dangers of using
antidepressant medication.
Deprex effectively raises serotonin levels for people suffering
from dysthmia. Deprex is also safe for use with children, who are
not immune to suffering from dysthmia.
