Based
on media and advertising, depression is a serious phenomena.
But if we review history before Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft and Wellbutrin,
one would think that humanity was in extreme turmoil.
A reality
of life is that everyone experiences depression at some point
in a lifetime. Despite the quick medical fixes, it’s important
to dissect the problem and understand what lies at the core
of the issue. Depression may be affected by a current stressful
situation or it may be a chemical imbalance/biological response.
The difference
between minor versus major depression is the duration. Another
overwhelming symptom of depression is the loss if interest in
enjoyable activities or the feeling of being down. When feelings
linger for more than two weeks, medical attention is recommended.
Other symptoms
may demonstrate the degree of depression.
The side events include modifications in sleep patterns. For
example, insomnia is a common symptom. Appetite changes may
transpire. For some people, substantial weight loss may be symptomatic
of depression.
A lack
of concentration may represent another mental effect. Sluggish
motor activity is a distinctive sign of depression. A physician
may rule out specific causes of depression such as diseases
or prescribed medications that may be answerable for secondary
depression.
For instance,
another possibility is a medical condition that is present;
such as a thyroid function. The examination will entail responding
to a series of medical questions. The doctor will ask whether
illegal drug usage and alcohol intake are being used to determine
if any neurological conditions are triggering depression.
Although
depression is a treatable medical condition, it is pertinent
to understand which type of depression one may suffer from.
Uni-polar and bipolar depression are moderately different.
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