Types of depression
October 7th 2009 03:39
Depression is a common psychiatric problem present in the general population and is often unrecognized and under diagnosed. A potentially serious problem, depression can disrupt normal life and drive the affected person to attempt suicide. To minimize the disruption of the social life of the affected individual, the condition should be diagnosed as early as possible and treatment started immediately.
There are two major types of depression:
Unipolar depression: Depression is either reactive or endogenous. Reactive depression occurs after a particular event such as death in the family, sudden misfortune, accidents, etc. Endogenous depression usually occurs in the middle or later years of life, and is more common in women than in men. There is a general slowing down of body, mind and speech. The individual withdraws from usual activities. Other symptoms include feelings of guilt, inferiority and anxiety. The individual may also complain of waking up early in the morning, occasional nightmares, loss of appetite, loss of weight and loss of libido.
Bipolar depression (manic-depressive psychosis or MDP): Here, the depression is associated with mania, each condition occurring alternately.
There are two major types of depression:
Unipolar depression: Depression is either reactive or endogenous. Reactive depression occurs after a particular event such as death in the family, sudden misfortune, accidents, etc. Endogenous depression usually occurs in the middle or later years of life, and is more common in women than in men. There is a general slowing down of body, mind and speech. The individual withdraws from usual activities. Other symptoms include feelings of guilt, inferiority and anxiety. The individual may also complain of waking up early in the morning, occasional nightmares, loss of appetite, loss of weight and loss of libido.
Bipolar depression (manic-depressive psychosis or MDP): Here, the depression is associated with mania, each condition occurring alternately.
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