It happens often that individuals believe they are suffering through depression when in reality, they are simply feeling sad. Sadness is caused by an event that is happening in the moment in contrast to MDD (Major depressive disorder), when the individual is suffering through a constant feeling of mixed emotions for a long period of time. MDD is a mood disorder that causes one to feel constantly sad and lonely. It also causes a loss of interest in past hobbies and activities, and affects the way one feels, thinks and behaves. There are many symptoms and signs of MDD and they always come with a cause, but there are always diagnostics and preventions for this dreadful mood disorder. It is important to understand the symptoms and the signs of someone who may be suffering through MDD. This will make it easy to distinguish who may need help, or more importantly, professional help. The most evident sign to someone with MDD is the feeling of constant sadness and emptiness. This can also include feeling guilty, and being preoccupied with past failures or events. Someone suffering through MDD may also have trouble sleeping and always feel tired, no matter the amount of sleep the night before. It is also possible for the individual to constantly oversleep. There will most likely always be a loss of interest in past hobbies or every-day activities such as school. Suija, Kalda and Maaroos explained after their study done in 2009 about how patients with depression self-evaluated themselves, that twenty four percent of depressed patients claimed that their social activities were factored by their health problems. Only fourteen percent of non-depressed patients agreed. http://proxy4.vaniercollege.qc.ca:2234/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=e461a... ... middle of paper ... ...s Collection. Web. 01 May 2014. Beck, Aaron T., M D, and Brad A. Alford. Depression: Causes and Treatment. N.p.: University of Pennsylvania, 2009. Print. Canadian government . Sante et services sociaux Quebec. Gouvernement du quebec, 2014. Web. 01 May 2014. . Mayo foundation for medical education and research. Depression (major depressive disorder). HONcode, 2014. Web. 1 May 2014. . Suija, Kadri, Ruth Kalda, and Heidi-Ingrid Maaroos. "Patients With Depressive Disorder, Their Co-Morbidity, Visiting Rate And Disability In Relation To Self-Evaluation Of Physical And Mental Health: A Cross-Sectional Study In Family Practice." BMC Family Practice 10.(2009): 1-8. Academic Search Complete. Web. 01 May 2014.
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Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder characterized by the DSM-5 of depressed mood and markedly diminished interest or pleasure in nearly all activities occurring nearly every day, for most of the day, as indicated by a subjective self-report or an observational report from others. Individuals who have depression also tend to experience significant weight loss, insomnia or hypersomnia, psychomotor agitation, fatigue and loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt, diminished ability to concentrate, and recurrent thoughts of death. Most people who suffer from depression usually experience major depressive episodes in unipolar major depression, while some others experience both depressive and manic episodes in bipolar
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest (ManiMala, 2016), which can negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, which can lead to emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home (Parekh, 2015). The symptoms of depression can range from mild to severe and include: feeling sad or having a depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, changes in appetite trouble sleeping or sleeping too much, loss of energy or increased fatigue, increase in restless activity, feeling worthless or guilty, difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions and thoughts of death or suicide (Weis,
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Clinical depression, which affects about 10% of the adult population (Holtz, Stokes, 1138), is charact...
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Clinical depression is a serious medical condition. It is not a case of "the blues", or being sad sometimes. Clinical depression is sadness that never goes away for those who have it. Sometimes it can be treated, and sometimes it is just something that will never be solved. Other symptoms of Clinical Depression may include, having self hate, feeling sad, anxious, or having “empty”feelings. Feelings of hopelessness,guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness. Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, angry, fatigue and decreased energy (Clinical Depression). Also difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions, Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping, overeating, or appetite loss, and lastly thoughts of suicide (Clinical Depression).
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People of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life have felt depressed and unhappy at some time in their lives. These periods of sadness usually pass after a short time, but for some people, this feeling can remain for weeks, months, and even years. (1) This prolonged state of unhappiness is called major (or clinical) depression and is characterized by a persistent sad or "empty" mood, loss of interest in favorite activities, difficulty concentrating, and many other symptoms. It is not simply a mental state but an illness that interferes with the way people feel, function, and think.(2)
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Depression is a serious mental health illness which affects an individuals’ mind, body and mood. It is a chronic and lifelong health condition (NICE, 2006) thought to be caused by a number of biological factors including neurotransmitter disturbances in the brain and an element of genetic vulnerability; these are often in addition to psychosocial factors such as the occurrence of undesirable life events, limited social network options, poor self esteem and the occurrence of any adverse life events during a persons’ lifetime (Bernstein, 2006). Depression can have an impact on a persons’ ability to do many things including working, engaging with others, participating fully in family life or maintaining relationships, and it can also impact on a person...
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