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Major Depression
Major depression is the most serious category of depression that affects nearly 10 million American adults. Of those nearly 10 million sufferers two-thirds are women. The symptoms of major depression are more severe than regular depression and can severely interfere with the sufferers behavior, mood, thoughts and physical activities. Major depression is the most debilitating illness and causes more cases of disability than any other.
There are several types of depression that can currently be diagnosed
including major depression (clinical or unipolar depression), dysthymia
depression (chronic or less severe) and bipolar depression (manic).
There is no one single cause of major depression. It can occur to anyone at anytime during their lifetime and can be caused by one traumatic event or a series of events, or it may develop slowly over the course of ones life. It is known that major depression develops when the chemistry of the brain starts to malfunction. Researchers have found that the three major neurotransmitters, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine are unbalanced in people who suffer from major depression.
Medical researchers have also found that major depression can be a genetic trait passed down through families. This does not necessarily mean that everyone who has a family history of depression will become depressed, but it does mean that they are more pre-disposed to developing depression than people without the genetic trait.
Major depression can occur slowly over time and sometimes it's hard to
recognize the symptoms. The symptoms do cause a significant change in the demeanor of a person compared to how they acted before they became depressed. These symptoms are persistent and can last for two weeks or longer. The symptoms of major depression include:
1. Continuous sad, depressed, anxious or irritable mood.
2. Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, or excessive guilt.
3. Persistent pessimistic feelings.
4. Chronic fatigue, excessive sleeping, low energy, insomnia.
5. Loss of interest in normal activities or hobbies.
6. Memory loss and difficult decision making.
7. Weight gain or loss of appetite.
8. Suicidal thoughts or actions.
Major depression can be treated in several ways. It has been shown that 80% to 90% of sufferers of major depression are successfully treated and are able to return to normal lives. Most people respond best to a combination of medication and some form of therapy. If you or someone you know is exhibiting signs of depression the first step to treatment is visiting with a doctor or therapist.
Even when treated, depression costs employers-study - Reuters
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:07:08 GMT+00:00
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"Situational depression" not uncommon for sports fans - WTHR
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:08:22 GMT+00:00
Walyou (blog)"Situational depression" not uncommon for sports fansWTHRRichardson says many fans may have a mild case of situational depression - essentially being down in the dumps for a short time. "Even I was. ...On Super Bowl Sunday, trying to keep an appetiteHillsboro Argus - OregonLive.comall 168 news articles »
Different colors describe happiness, depression - msnbc.com
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:21:09 GMT+00:00
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Low-Income Women at High Risk of Anxiety and Depression - Softpedia
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:45:41 GMT+00:00
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The Worst of the Pain - New York Times
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:54:02 GMT+00:00
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Utsav under treatment for depression, tell his Parents - Press Trust of India
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:06:47 GMT+00:00
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Depression in Pregnancy May Lead to Antisocial Teens - BusinessWeek
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:06:52 GMT+00:00
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Holistic Depression Treatment In California - TransWorldNews (press release)
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:08:48 GMT+00:00
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Internet Addicts More Prone to Depression - Online - International News Network
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:58:47 GMT+00:00
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Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:51:21 GMT+00:00
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