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.
