| ukdjskjdlka what is depression G An illness that revolves around several aspects G 1) Body G 2) Mood G 3) Thoughts Types of depression ˜ 1) Major depression- combination of symptoms, interferes with the ability to work, sleep, enjoys onefs self ˜ 2) Dysthmia- long term, chronic problems persist, ˜ 3) Bipolar disorder- manic depressive illness, characterized by a cycle of many mood changes (high/low) ˜ Cycle can go through a depressed to a manic cycle Cycles G Depressed cycle - Anxious/ empty mood - loss of interest in activities - fatigue - irritable - persistent physical problems - loss of appetite - overeating - difficulty in concentration - pessimism cycles part II
GManic Cycle - poor social behavior - increased talking - hyper - increasing sexual desire what causes depression There are many factors that lead to this problem -Genetically -Stress -Personality -Diseases depression in males GRisk of depression is lower, though more likely to be undiagnosed GSymptoms in males are shown GMen have a risk 4 times higher than females to commit suicide depression in females GWomen are almost twice to become depressed than males GMany factors that can lead to depression in women GStress GVulnerable after giving birth depression in old people GOften untreated GSymptoms typically physical GReluctant to talk about their problems depression in kids GSymptoms: pretend to be sick, get into trouble, pessimism, sulk GDifficult to tell G5 percent of youth suffer GChildren with history of loss, stress are at a higher risk for depression treatment? G) Get appropriate treatment G2) Medications G3) Psychotherapy G4) Herbal therapy setbacks in treatment GMedications such as anti-depressants can cause some side effects GDry mouth GConstipation GBlurred vision GDizziness GDrowsiness GBladder problems GNausea GAgitation GSexual problems Ginsomnia can you do anything?> GSet realistic goals GGo out GPositive thinking rather than negative thinking GLet people help GExercise GConfide in someone Posted 3/23/2006 at 6:23 PM |
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