Different Types of Depression
There are different types of depressions based on its severity. The different types of depressions are as follows:
Major depressive disorders: It is a major depression, which interrupts the person to perform his routine work. The symptoms of this type of depression are more. The individual suffering from major depression has high risk of suicidal attempts. There are two types of major depressive disorders, which are as follows:
Melancholic depression
Catatonic depression
Dysthymic disorder: It is also called the dysthmia. This type of depression is less severe and the person can able to perform his routine work. The symptoms of dysthemic depression can exist for more than 2 years.
Bipolar disorder: It is also known as manic-depressive illness. It is caused as a result of change of temper from high to low and from low to high. Some of the symptoms of bipolar disorder are as follows:
Invincible belief in oneself
Impulsivity
Fast speech or extreme talkativeness
Psychotic depression: It is a severe form of depression in which the individual may have hallucinations and hear and see things, which are actually not there.
Seasonal affective disorder: This is a general type of depression which is associated with seasons. It is automatically after the passage of a particular season. For example in winter season the day gets shorter and due to which he feels more fatigue. But this is automatically treated when winter season passes away.
Postpartum depression: This type of depression generally happens in women. It happens after pregnancy. During pregnancy the level of female hormones like progesterone and estrogen increases in the body. But after the birth of an infant child the hormonal level in females falls back at a very fast rate to acquire normal level. The doctor thinks that this rapid change in female hormonal level leads to depression symptoms. The symptoms includes headache, fast heart breathing, guilty feeling, no interest in friends and family, no interest in life, hopelessness, crying without any reason.
Anxiety depressive disorder: It comprises of various mental problems such as panic disorder, social phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and post traumatic stress disorder. This is a very severe form of depression in which suicide rate increases. Psychotherapy is the best treatment for anxiety disorders.
Typical Depression: This type of depression is generally found in women. The symptoms include oversleeping, overeating, panic attacks etc. This is not a very serious form of depression but still needs treatment.
Depression is classified on the basis of its severity . A lot of Depression help contents are available in medical books and on internet.
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Are there different types of depression?
Is one an actual chemical imbalance, and another simply a habitual mental state brought about by the individual themselves? Can this habit of persistant negative thoughts actually lead to a chemical imbalance? Are there different types of depression, and if not, when does it cross over into being an actual chemical imbalance? Where does the chemical imbalance come from, and do you believe that it is possible to “balance” yourself out again without the aid of medication?
Read the answers to the recently posted question "For those that have overcome depression" by Lindsey. I just answered it and there are alot of other good answers there.
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Yes there are different types of depression, just as there many different types of mental illnesses. I believe persistant negative thinking can lead you into feeling like you are depressed. I also know that chemical imbalances can be responsible for depression as can your living enviroment, relationships etc. Chemical imbalances can be heriditary. I don’t really know when such things cross over or if they are already within our bodies. Yes balancing yourself out without medication is possible, however, it will take a lot of work on your part to get there. Medication can be more effective and work quicker in some people. However, a therapist will always be your best bet in getting the help you need to deal with depression. Depression can lead to suicide, or suicidal thoughts. I urge anyone with these to seek professional help…its not a bad thing. Its not any worse than having to have a broken bone fixed. Mental changes, mood changes can be life threatening. Please educate yourself, there is a lot of information on the net. And there are free clinics and sliding scale fees for therapy.
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Some people can balance their lives out without medication. There are a lot of different type of depression out there.
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Atypical Depression
Dysthymia
Major Depression
Manic Depression (Bipolar)
Post-Partum Depression
PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
Psychotic Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
You can read about each one of these in the link below.
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http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/Depression/index.asp
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