Depression-description
Depression is a psychical, civilization-related disease that affects the brain. Constant feeling of sadness is one of the symptoms of depression but it may also be a sign of other diseases such as: cirrhosis, diabetes, artrosis, multiple sclerosis, vitamin deficiency, some metabolic disorders, kidney injuries, hepatitis, some carcinomas, increased production of cortisol or hormonal disorders. That is why it is essential to eliminate other illnesses before undertaking the depression treatment.
Typical symptoms of depression:
- feelings of sadness
- frequent desire to cry
- decreased pleasure in activities
- irritability
- pessimism, feelings of hopelessness
- feeling of guilt, suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem
- inability to make decisions or to involve in an activity of any kind
- feelings of drowsiness, tiredness and weakness
- sleeplessness, hyper excitability
- a change of appetite and weight
- reduced libido, pains, being constantly in a bad mood
Types of depression:
- episodic
- recurring
- endogenous
- exogenous
- chronic
- schizophrenia-induced
Each patient should receive personal treatment chosen from:
- sleep deprivation
- neuroleptic medications
- antidepressants
- psychological therapy
- anti epileptic medicines
- photo therapy
- electroshock therapy
Symptoms of depression are:
anxiety
decreased libido
delusions
feeling unwell
increased appetite
loss of appetite
pain, undefined
problems with concentration and remembering
reduced activity
sleeping problems
somnolence
suicidal thoughts
weepiness
weight gain
weight loss
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