Major Depressive Disorder

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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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