Depression Symptoms

There are several types of depression ranging from mild to clinical and most people will experience some form at some point in their lifetime. It can become a very complicated condition especially if not dealt with early on.

Here are the most common types of depression:

1. Dysthymic Disorder – This condition presents itself as a mild to moderate depressive condition. It is similar to major depression but its symptoms are less severe. Adults diagnosed with dysthymic disorder usually feel depressed much of the time throughout a 2 year period. Children who experience this for one year are diagnosed with dysthymic disorder.

2. Major Depressive Disorder – Clinically depressed people and those who describe feeling deeply depressed for at least two weeks fit into this category. Symptoms such as changes in weight, sleep patterns, no interest in daily life experiences, depressed mood, fatigue, suicidal thoughts and problems concentrating are typical for this condition.

3. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – Season changes are directly related to the symptoms experience by sufferers who have this disorder. Those who have SAD experience a depressed mood, sleepiness, increase in weight and a craving for carbohydrates during winter months. When spring and summer return, the condition goes away and the person feels totally normal.

4. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder – If you experience severe bloating, depressed mood, irritability, feeling out of control, nervousness, food cravings, breast tenderness with general aches and pains 2 weeks prior to your period with resolution of symptoms after menses begins, then you may have PDD. Many people experience some of these symptoms in varying degrees, but those who are diagnosed with PDD experience quite severe symptoms.

5. Bipolar Disorder – Severe mood swings characterize this disorder and range from high to low which result in a very chaotic life for those afflicted. Episodes alternate between manic (feelings of irritability, nervousness and grandiosity) and then experience depression. These mood swings can take place over a period of a few days, weeks or months.

6. Postpartum Depression – Postpartum depression is what is typically known as the "baby blues" in mothers who have recently experience childbirth. Fluctuating hormones cause this condition and some mothers only experience mild depression until their hormones regain balance and they feel normal again. Other women experience deep depression to the point of dangerous hallucinations.

Each of these types of depression also have many facets that are more specific to each person afflicted and can also develop into more intense forms if left untreated. If you think you may have any of these types of depression, it is wise to seek help as early as possible in order to find personal balance and relief.

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