Everyone experiences some unhappiness, often as a result of a life change, either in the form of a setback or a loss, or simply, as Freud said, "everyday misery." The painful feelings that accompany these events are usually appropriate and temporary, and can even present an opportunity for personal growth and improvement. However, when sadness persists and impairs daily life, it may indicate a depressive disorder. Severity, duration, and the presence of other symptoms are the...
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What is the difference between dysthymia and major depression?The simple answer is severity, but let me expand on this further.Technically,... Read more »
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Most of us have seen the list of symptoms that indicate possible depression: Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood Feelings of... Read more »
If you notice periods of depression that seem to accompany seasonal changes during the year, you may suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD).... Read more »
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Depression - major; Unipolar depression; Major depressive disorder Symptoms Depression can change or distort the way you see yourself,... Read more »
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Mourning; Grieving; Bereavement Treatment Family and friends can offer emotional support during the grieving process. Sometimes outside... Read more »
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Nocturnal myoclonus; RLS; AkathisiaTreatmentThere is no known cure for restless leg syndrome.Treatment is aimed at reducing stress and helping the... Read more »
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Alternative Names Teenagers and depression Information Serious signs of teenage depression include: A change... Read more »