When you think of different types of depression, the first thing that comes to mind is bipolar disorder and bipolar type of depression. However, other than this, there are other types of disorders, which include major depression, dysthymia and also post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). In addition to this, there are other illnesses like schizophrenia and eating disorders. And all these disorders have very different symptoms and are classified as such.
Bipolar disorder is a serious illness where one has alternating mood swings with very high or very low moods. The depression caused by this disorder is common and more often than not, requires medical attention. The bipolar affective type is characterized by two moods where at times the sufferer is very irritable and at other times extremely calm and self-soothing. This is considered as a common mental disorder, since it has similar symptoms to dysthymia and PTSD.
Antidepressants help in the management of depression by regulating several different biochemical and chemical reactions that occur in the body. It also reduces the severity of manic depression and psychotic depression. Although antidepressants can be used to treat all types of depression, they work the best when combined with psychotherapy or behavioral therapy. However, when depression is caused by several different factors and conventional medicines do not work, antidepressants may help.
Major depressive disorder is another major type of depression that occurs in many people especially during menopause. Although this is not a life threatening illness, it has got very severe symptoms. There are various causes and biological as well as environmental and psychological factors that may lead to this disorder. It is found that women are more prone to this kind of depression than men and it occurs in several different ways.
In case of major depressive disorder, the symptoms should be diagnosed and treated. If you suspect that your loved one is suffering from this illness, you should consult a professional psychiatrist, psychologist or mental health professional. If left untreated, it could lead to major damage to the mind and the body.
Dysthymia is another form of depression that occurs in people at least two years. It is characterized by a persistent depressive mood lasting for at least two years. People who are diagnosed with dysthymia are usually prescribed antidepressants. However, sometimes, medications are not effective and dysthymia is left untreated. It can lead to major complications like suicide.
Bipolar disorder is a major type of depression that occurs in adults between the ages of eighteen and thirty-four. It is characterized by extreme feelings of sadness and/or guilt without a depressive episode. Someone who is suffering from bipolar disorder often suffers from sudden spells of severe sadness or extreme joy, which are sometimes unbearable. This kind of mood swings is very similar to a person who is depressed. There is also some sort of mixed feelings or mixed emotions when a person is diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Perimenopausal and menopausal women are two groups of people who are most likely to develop depression. They are aged between twenty-five and forty-four years and this usually marks the transition period in their life from childhood to adolescence. This is also the period in which their hormonal levels are at their highest levels and when they are most likely to experience severe bouts of sadness. However, there is no evidence that proves that women who suffer from perimenopausal and menopausal depression are at higher risk of becoming depressed than women who are not postmenopausal.
Antidepressants are usually prescribed for this condition. Most women take antidepressants to reduce the level of sadness they feel and to promote a more positive mood. However, researchers have found out that women who take antidepressants show improved mood even after just four weeks of taking them. They did not report any significant changes in mood during the first three months of treatment.
Another common condition in older adults is dysthymia. It is characterized by symptoms like persistent sadness or guilt without a depressive episode. Women are five times more likely to suffer from dysthymia compared to women in their late thirties. When depression is present, there is a significantly increased chance that older adults will experience suicidal thoughts or actions. Therefore, treating depression in older adults requires a combination of psychotherapy and medication.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is one of the most effective treatments for treating some of these mental disorders. For those who do not respond to psychotherapy, this procedure may also help those with mild depression. This procedure uses a strong electrical current to interrupt the flow of electrical currents through the brain.
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