Depression
Depression is like one of the most common cold of mental disorders. Most people will be affected by depression in their lives either directly or indirectly, either through a friend or a family member. For example, confusion is one of the many common signs about depression. Some questions that people ask are What is depression? How it is caused? What are the different types of depression? What are the symptoms? and how can it be treated? Many people believe that depression is not a real disorder, but the truth is it is real, although people who do not have depression do not know what it can feel like and how depression affects a person’s lifestyle.
One of the very first questions that people ask about depression if they …show more content…
Two of the main categories of depression that are the two most common are major depressive disorder and dysthymia [http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/depression-types]. There are far more different types of depression to list but these are the main two common ones. Major depressive disorder is a mental disorder that is characterized by a pervasive and persistent low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and a loss of interest in everyday activities. Major depressive disorder affects over fifteen million Americans each year. Woman are as twice more effective than men to develop major depression. Dysthymia depression is also known as neurotic depression. It is a mood disorder that consist of the same physical problems as regular depression with less severe but have longer lasting symptoms. The cause of this depression is not known. It is thought to change the brain 's production, such as the chemical serotonin. Serotonin helps the brain handle emotions and help make judgements. [http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/depression-types]. Researchers and scientist still have not found out on how women suffer from depression more than men do. These two main types of depression are not the only most common …show more content…
One is called Atypical depression. Atypical depression is a variation that is different but similar to major depression. This type of depression causes people to experience the symptoms of being happy one moment also known as “elation.” Other symptoms of Atypical depression is overeating, weight gain, fatigue, and oversleeping. Causes of this major depression is a family 's history of depression, Interpersonal conflicts and emotions such as relationships, and a significant loss of a friend or loved one.
Depression is like one of the most common cold of mental disorders. Most people will be affected by depression in their lives either directly or indirectly, either through a friend or a family member. For example, confusion is one of the many common signs about depression. Some questions that people ask are What is depression? How it is caused? What are the different types of depression? What are the symptoms? and how can it be treated? Many people believe that depression is not a real disorder, but the truth is it is real, although people who do not have depression do not know what it can feel like and how depression affects a person’s lifestyle.
One of the very first questions that people ask about depression if they …show more content…
Two of the main categories of depression that are the two most common are major depressive disorder and dysthymia [http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/depression-types]. There are far more different types of depression to list but these are the main two common ones. Major depressive disorder is a mental disorder that is characterized by a pervasive and persistent low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and a loss of interest in everyday activities. Major depressive disorder affects over fifteen million Americans each year. Woman are as twice more effective than men to develop major depression. Dysthymia depression is also known as neurotic depression. It is a mood disorder that consist of the same physical problems as regular depression with less severe but have longer lasting symptoms. The cause of this depression is not known. It is thought to change the brain 's production, such as the chemical serotonin. Serotonin helps the brain handle emotions and help make judgements. [http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/depression-types]. Researchers and scientist still have not found out on how women suffer from depression more than men do. These two main types of depression are not the only most common …show more content…
One is called Atypical depression. Atypical depression is a variation that is different but similar to major depression. This type of depression causes people to experience the symptoms of being happy one moment also known as “elation.” Other symptoms of Atypical depression is overeating, weight gain, fatigue, and oversleeping. Causes of this major depression is a family 's history of depression, Interpersonal conflicts and emotions such as relationships, and a significant loss of a friend or loved one.