Symptoms And Symptoms Of Depression

The Influence Of State Anxiety On The Relationship Between Depressive Symptomology And Poor Sleep Quality

“Recent data estimate the overall prevalence of depression at about 11.1% of the American population, or nearly 35 million individuals (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011). A predictive models suggest that up to 50% of the population will experience at least one episode of depression during their lives” (Life Extension, 2014). Depression has negatively affected the lives of many individuals throughout the world. Look around you there may even be someone close to you that is demonstrating signs of its stifling affects. Depression does not discriminate with its suffocating

Stereotypes are a major problem because people may hear the stereotypes of what a depressed person is like and assume they are not depressed because their feelings do not go by the stereotypes they heard. The stereotype that happy people cannot be depressed is all wrong on so many levels. Sometimes showing happiness and using humor is a defense mechanism, and the people who seem happy are really suffering in silence. Some also believe that depression is “dictated by life circumstances” when actually, it can be triggered by inherited genes and traits, brain chemistry, and even hormonal imbalances(Clifton). One should talk to their doctor if they think hormones could be the cause of their depression. Talking about depression with a depressed person is commonly believed to be uncomfortable or embarrassing for the person, and while sometimes this may be the case, it actually may send some relief to the person with depression. The National Institute of Mental Health says “there’s a difference between experiencing sadness for a short period of time and one’s daily life becoming afflicted by the symptoms of [depression] for several months or years”(Clifton) Despite what society says, people with depression are not mentally weak, lazy, or inferior; they may actually be some of the strongest people around having to fight a daily battle in their minds that no one else knows about. The smartest, most hard-working and supportive people

Whether we are becoming a more depressed population or simply changing the standards by which we diagnose is an area of some controversy. What is certain is that the medical system is now processing and treating—with ever-changing cocktails of psychotherapy, support groups, and pharmaceuticals—20% more Americans every year than the year before. Depression—together with its aftermath—is a staggering epidemic sweeping the country, ravaging countless lives in its

However, with changes in society it has come to describe those who suffer from pervasive lowering of mood preventing them from living a normal life. Conditions range from person to person. It may vary from mild, brief occasional dips in a person's mood to a severe lifelong persistence in extensive depressive episodes characterizing a person with intense feelings of self-worthlessness. Overall depression is a very common mental health disorder, however it is still highly misunderstood. This disorder is seen to be “one of the greatest, if not the greatest disease burden of the twenty first century”. (Mulholland.1) As this disorder brings distress to millions of households across the nation, it is frequently misdiagnosed or simply not seen as an issue of concern at all. Leading to “a great deal of suffering and a substantial number of deaths”. (Mulholland.1) Alas, the condition sadly evokes a lot of stigma. The lack of personal experience and knowledge residing with most people causes feelings of superiority in those who the condition does not affect. This causes tears in the social fabric and worsens things for those that do have

Many people completely misunderstand mental disorders and don’t bother trying to correct mistakes made by themselves or others. Depression is no exception. Although it is one of the most common mental disorders categorized in the United States, how is it still such an issue? Although it is so common many people do not recognize the signs in others due to media portrayal, gender stereotypes, and the many misconceptions about this serious mental disorder.

Major Depression is often described in superficial terms based on the manifestation of symptoms but falling short of capturing the complexity existing within the intrinsic etiology of the disease. It is one of two classifications of mood disorders with the other being Bipolar Disorder which is also known as manic-depressive illness. Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. The lifetime prevalence rate of depression is 16.2% of the population with a two-fold greater risk in women than men after adolescence (McCance, 2010). Signs and symptoms characteristic of Major Depression include sadness, irritability, significant weight gain or loss, insomnia, guilt, and suicide ideation. It is distinguishable from Bipolar Disorder in that it lacks symptoms of mania. Risk factors associated with depression are stress, comorbidities, life changes, and substance and/or alcohol abuse. It is important to understand the relative risk associated with these risk factors when determining treatment. For example, the relative risk between the substance abuse, depression, and suicide is evident in a recent analysis conducted by The National Survey on Drug Use and Health focusing on the suicidal thoughts and behavior among adults with substance dependence or abuse and adults with major depressive episode. Results indicated that adults 18 or older who had past year substance dependence or abuse were 12.6 percent more likely to

The motivational symptoms of depression can make people lose the motivation to engage in their regular activities. Depression sufferers usually state that they have a lack of drive, initiative, and spontaneity. They might have to drag themselves when it comes to doing necessary things such as going to work or eating, and even when it comes to pleasurable things such as talking to friends or having sex. Depression can cause people to be less active and productive; they spend a lot of time alone and might stay in bed for a long period of time. It’s possible for depressed people to also talk and move slowly. Cognitive symptoms consist of an absence of confidence, excessive blame, and pessimism. Due to the intense amount of negative thinking that a person with depression has, they are more likely to procrastinate and think about suicide. Depression can make people feel confused, prevent them from remembering things, make them easily distracted, and incapable of solving small problems. It isn’t uncommon for people with depression to have headaches, indigestion, constipation, dizziness, and general pain. Some might eat less and sleep less than they are supposed to, but some might eat more and sleep more.

Depression is quite common nowadays-statistics say that nearly 10% of people in the United States suffer from it each year, and 30% of women are depressed. Many of these people suffer in silence, so to speak, never talking to their doctors about their problem, let alone their friends and family. Some are able to find the courage to talk to their regular doctors, though they may feel awkward and shy discussing the problem. And it does take courage to speak up, trust me-I know because I suffer from this condition and it took me quite awhile to get the nerve to speak to my doctor. But, talking with a regular doctor about depression really may not take care of the problem in the best way. Sure, the doctor will likely write a prescription for you, but with so many depression medications on the market it can be difficult to find the right one for each person-and, chances are your regular doctor probably isn 't familiar with all of the differences in the various depression medications. It generally takes someone who specializes in this type of study to really understand how all of these medicines work. So, what should someone with depression do? It was probably hard enough summoning the strength to go to the doctor in the first place and then here I am telling you that a regular doctor really doesn 't suffice. I suggest that you find a therapist-a counselor, a psychiatrist, or psychologist-basically someone with whom you can make an appointment to just talk. How can you find a

“Here is the tragedy: when you are the victim of depression, not only do you feel utterly helpless and abandoned by the world, you also know that very few people can understand, or even begin to believe, that life can be this painful. There is nothing I can think of that is quite as isolating as this.” Stated by Giles Andreae. Depression is a common issue in America and it is still an issue that needs to be dealt with. Depression has many symptoms and treatments. With rates increasing, can we be sure that everyone that has or had depression actually say it was depression? In this paper, I will talk about symptoms, misdiagnosis, and treatments.

The average adult in the United States will look at the mirror and think that they have their life in control and do not feel the need to do anything about it. The average depressed adult may look and see a sad reflection, and upon seeing this they will seek out help, be it a doctor or a close friend. This is just an example of what the average American would do if they were sad, because in different cultures, people see depression differently because of various definitions of the condition itself. Depression in the United States is becoming as common as the cold, but only because that’s the way depression treatment is marketed. Marketing itself means the methods by which products are advertised and sold, and

Some of my peers sought out medical treatments and therapy sessions. However, most of my peers never reached out for help; they concealed their depression as sadness, treated their depression as a temporary condition, and ignored their depression due to their fear of being ostracized by society. My curiosity with depression stems from wondering how I was able to overcome my difficulties and to continue pursuing a difficult career, yet others cannot. I wanted to understand the physiological mechanisms and the social factors of depression. I wanted to understand why depression such a big societal stigma. Finally, I wanted to understand how depression can be treated

Despite an increase in the percentage of people who acknowledge symptoms of depression in 2010 in comparison to the 1980’s, according to San Diego State University’s Jean Twenge, there is not an increase in the number of people willing to admit that they suffer from this mood disorder (S.D. University, 2014). Consequently, it leaves one questioning how many of these individuals are proceeding in regular life routines while allowing the disturbances of mood to escalate; thus, increasing the symptoms and effects of major depression (Nevid, 2015, p. 504). According to Nevid, the percentage of those remaining untreated is approximately fifty percent, with the percentages being highest amongst Latinos and African Americans (Nevid, 2015). Additionally, it is known that the recurrence of major depression, which is considered the most common type of depressive disorder, characterized by a downcast disposition, an outlook of insignificance, and a lack of interest to engage in normal activities, is highly likely (Nevid, 2015, p. 505). Moreover, this form of depression is often accompanied by fatigue, sleep issues, changes in eating habits, anxiety, guilt, irritability, concentration difficulties, bodily discomforts, and suicidal thoughts (Nevid, 2015, p. 505).

Depression is a common, but serious illness, which is a disorder that is retrieved from the brain. During time of depression a person can lose their self-esteem and self –confidence. Depression is a combination of variety of symptoms and variety of effects that interferes with a person’s life and ability to want to go on with life in general.

     Psychological theories of depression focus on the way people think and behave. Some theories emphasize the role irrational though processes. It states that depresses people tend to view themselves, their environment, and the future in a negative light because of errors in thinking. These errors include focusing on the negative aspects of any situation misinterpreting facts in negative ways, and blaming themselves for any misfortune. In another view it is said that people with “depressive” personality traits appear to be more vulnerable than others to actual depression. Examples of depressive personality traits include gloominess, pessimism, introversion, self-criticism, deep feelings of inadequacy, and excessive brooding and worrying. People who regularly behave in dependent, hostile, and impulsive ways appear at greater risk for depression. Psychologists also believe that stressful experiences can trigger depression in people who are predisposed to the illness.