2006-12-30 11:06:02 · 5 answers · asked by huesito 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
What kind of depression are we dealing with?
Major Depression - This is the most serious type of depression, in terms of number of symptoms and severity of symptoms, but there are significant individual differences in the symptoms and severity. You do not need to feel suicidal to have a major depression, and you do not need to have a history of hospitalizations either, although both of these factors are present in some people with major depression. There is no official diagnosis of "moderate depression."
Dysthymic Disorder - This refers to a low to moderate level of depression that persists for at least two years, and often longer. While the symptoms are not as severe as a major depression, they are more enduring and resistant to treatment. Some people with dysthymia develop a major depression at some time during the course of their depression.
Unspecified Depression - This category is used to help researchers who are studying other specific types of depression, and do not want their data confounded with marginal diagnoses. It includes people with a serious depression, but not quite severe enough to have a diagnosis of a major depression. It also includes people with chronic, moderate depression, which has not been present long enough for a diagnosis of a Dysthymic disorder. (You get the idea!)
Adjustment Disorder, with Depression - This category describes depression that occurs in response to a major life stressor or crisis.
Bipolar Depression - This type includes both high and low mood swings, as well as a variety of other significant symptoms not present in other depressions.
2006-12-30 11:16:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meds. I've been taking them now for about 2 years. I'm not happy that I'm on them but I've tried to decrease them when possible. I find that on my vacations and/or days off, I forget to take them and I see a difference. I feel very lethargic and not social.
I'm not happy about it but I try my hardest to do what I can to perk myself up. I find little things that work but then the same things don't later on.
I read recently that there are some new gene therapy discoveries making headways for depression. I'm hoping through my medication and past counseling sessions that I will overcome this.
2006-12-30 19:10:46 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe talk to ur doctor and start of with a mild anti depressant and see if that helps, but try not to stay on them for to long.
2006-12-30 20:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by otiscosy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medication, talk therapy, regular sleep and exercise, and some sun.
2006-12-30 20:16:21 · answer #4 · answered by Terry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bright light and a walk helps sometimes
2006-12-30 19:09:59 · answer #5 · answered by kengoller 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋