Dysthymia Research Papers

Dysthymia is another term for depression that is long lasting or chronic. This is not the same as major depressive disorder, in that people that have it can still function, but never find any inner peace or happiness. No one really can understand what causes dysthymia for sure. It could sometimes be related to changes that are hard to deal with in life, or other stress factors. Other times it can be from lack of serotonin getting into the brain. Serotonin is a type of neurotransmitter that plays a role in the balances of mental health. People that have dysthymia usually display a set of symptoms like these: 1. Trouble sleeping a lot, or else the opposite sleeping all the time 2. Feelings of worhlessness or emptiness 3. Tiredness 4. Not …show more content…
Here we were, full swing into the Christmas season, it was going to be my daughter's first Christmas, and I wasn't enjoying any of it. All I wanted to do was crawl back into bed and sleep. After doing some extensive research on the internet, and visiting my doctor, my self-diagnosis was confirmed: post partum depression. Finally, a reason for what was wrong with me! As many as twelve to fifteen percent of women experience post partum depression, which is brought on by the birth of a baby, and diagnosed up to a year after said birth. In no way is this a weakness or character flaw, but a women's body's way of dealing with the aftermath of having a child. There are ten very significant signs of post partum depression that can occur: 1) Constant fatigue Sure, all new moms are going to experience some fatigue after the birth of a baby as they try to adjust their lifestyles. However, if your baby is 6 months old and you're still as exhausted as the day you brought him/her home from the hospital, it could be a sign. For me, it was my biggest signal - my daughter was 8 months old, and I never felt like I was getting enough sleep. 2) Lack of joy in life Some women may find that, even though they have a new baby, they can't find any joy or satisfaction from him/her. In the long run, this could interfere with the relationship with the child. 3). A sense of emotional numbness or failure Many …show more content…
It is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. It is not something that will just cure itself. It is not something that will just get better. Depression can come and go. There is no standard amount of time that a person continues to be depressed. It can range anywhere from a few days, to a few months, sometimes even years. When your depression dissipates, there is no warning to when it will come back. Keep close watch over yourself to see the warning signs of your depression worsening. In my own experience with my depression, it's always there, kind of like an underlying darkness in my every day routine. I can act happy, sometimes even actually be happy, but my depression is still there. Hidden beneath the veil of a smile, or a forced laugh. No matter how much I wish I could stop hurting or just 'get over it', it just doesn't work that way. Living with depression is not an easy task. It sometimes makes communication and interpersonal relationships very difficult. That's why a lot of people turn to medication to balance out their chemicals. If you are like me, and don't really believe in taking medication on a daily basis, you've chosen the right article to read. Not only am I an ex-drug addict, but I don't want to feel like I need to rely on medication in order to function. Whatever your reasons are, it doesn't matter. All that matters is finding a solution to help you cope with depression besides the medications. Any kind of