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What is depression?
Depression is a medical illness that affects the body, mind, and spirit. It affects how you feel about yourself, how you function in your everyday life, and how you relate to others. While everyone experiences ups and downs in life, depression is characterized by a long period of down times, when you are unable to live a “normal” life because of deep feelings that will not go away.

Depression is not a sign of personal weakness or ingratitude. It is a chemical imbalance in the brain and, when left untreated, it can persist for days, months, or even years. Major depressive disorders are usually associated with changes in the brain structure or brain function. People who suffer from depression must seek out help because if they think they will be able to just “pull it together,” they may suffer needlessly for a long time. Furthermore, untreated depression is potentially dangerous because some people who have depression have feelings of wanting to harm themselves and may form a suicide plan.


Symptoms

No interest or pleasure in things you used to enjoy
Feeling sad or empty
Crying easily or crying for no reason
Feeling slowed down or feeling restless and unable to sit still
Feeling worthless or guilty
Weight gain or loss
Thoughts of death or suicide
Trouble thinking, recalling things, or focusing on what you're doing
Trouble making everyday decisions
Problems sleeping, especially in the early morning, or wanting to sleep all of the time
Feeling tired all the time
Feeling numb emotionally, perhaps even to the point of not being able to cry
Persistent headaches, digestive disorders, chronic pain, or other physical symptoms
What are the different types of depression?
Depression comes in many different forms, each of which affects sufferers in different ways. The three most common forms of depression are:

Major Depression: Also known as clinical depression or unipolar depression, this type of depression is characterized by a combination of symptoms (above) that interfere with the ability to function normally and to enjoy activities that were once pleasurable, including sex. Treatment should be sought if any of these symptoms occur at once, if symptoms persist for 2 weeks or more, or if symptoms interfere with ordinary functioning. Major depression may occur once in a lifetime or may recur.

Dysthymia: This type of depression is less severe than major depression, but the symptoms are long-term and chronic. While a person suffering from dysthymia won't be disabled by the illness, he/she will not function well or feel good. Many people who battle dysthymia may also experience major depression in their lives.

Bipolar Personality Disorder (BPD): This illness is characterized by cycling mood swings with severe highs (mania) and severe lows (depression). The mood swings may be dramatic and sudden, but more often they are gradual. When the person is in a depressed phase, he/she may experience any or all of the symptoms of depression.

Symptoms of mania

Abnormal or excessive elation
Unusual irritability or restlessness
Grandiose notions
Increased talking
Racing thoughts, jumping from one idea to another
Increased sexual desire
Markedly increased energy and reduced sleep requirements
Poor judgment
Inappropriate social behavior
Impulsive activity (for example, spending sprees or drug use)

 

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What causes depression?
There is no single identifiable cause of depression. Like most illnesses that affect the brain, there are various contributing factors.

Heredity: There is proof that some forms of depression are inherited, and if you have family members who suffer from certain types of depression, you are more susceptible to developing depression. This is especially true with bipolar disorder. Studies of families in which members of different generations have bipolar disorder show that those with the illness have different genetic makeups than those who do not have the illness. However, this does not mean that if you have a genetic makeup similar to someone with depression that you will definitely experience depression. Outside factors, such as family life and stress levels, may trigger depression in these people.
Hormonal factors: Hormonal fluctuations like menstrual cycle changes, pregnancy, miscarriage, postpartum period, perimenopause, and menopause.cfm?portalid=0&layoutID=0" target="blank_">menopause may bring on depression. Hormone irregularities, which affect processes such as eating and insomnia, can cause depression.
Stress: Our mind’s reaction to stressful situations can trigger depression. The death of a loved one, the loss of a job, and even an upcoming marriage can all be major stressors. This does not mean, of course, that everyone will experience depression after such events. However, particularly if there is already a genetic predisposition to depression, such stressful events may cause depression. There is a healthy period of mourning that goes along with loss and change, and this is normal. But when it becomes a chronic condition, it may be depression.
Medical illness: Illness can be very difficult to endure. Stroke, heart attacks, and cancer all take away a sense of control from the sufferer and can cause great emotional distress and sometimes depression. Clinical depression should not be considered a normal reaction to illness.
Chemical imbalances: The part of the brain related to emotions is the limbic system. In the limbic system are 30 identified neurotransmitters, though there are suspected to be many more. Of these identified neurotransmitters, three are linked with depression: serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. These three neurotransmitters help regulate emotions, reactions to stress, and physical drives such as sleep, appetite, and sexuality. When they are imbalanced, depression may result.
Personality: People with certain personality traits such as negative thinking, low self-esteem, and excessive worrying are more likely to become depressed.
Diet: Deficiencies in certain vitamins>, such as B-12 and folic acid, are associated with depression.

 

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