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    The document discusses the causes and symptoms of depression. Family history, major life changes, certain medications, and alcohol or drug use can all potentially cause depression. Symptoms vary but include loss of interest in activities, sadness, changes in feelings and behavior, physical complaints like changes in sleep or appetite. There are several common types of depression - major depression involving severe symptoms, dysthymia with chronic mild depression, bipolar disorder with shifting between depression and mania, and seasonal affective disorder related to changes in seasons. Treatment options include psychotherapy and medication.

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    The document discusses the causes and symptoms of depression. Family history, major life changes, certain medications, and alcohol or drug use can all potentially cause depression. Symptoms vary but include loss of interest in activities, sadness, changes in feelings and behavior, physical complaints like changes in sleep or appetite. There are several common types of depression - major depression involving severe symptoms, dysthymia with chronic mild depression, bipolar disorder with shifting between depression and mania, and seasonal affective disorder related to changes in seasons. Treatment options include psychotherapy and medication.

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    The document discusses the causes and symptoms of depression. Family history, major life changes, certain medications, and alcohol or drug use can all potentially cause depression. Symptoms vary but include loss of interest in activities, sadness, changes in feelings and behavior, physical complaints like changes in sleep or appetite. There are several common types of depression - major depression involving severe symptoms, dysthymia with chronic mild depression, bipolar disorder with shifting between depression and mania, and seasonal affective disorder related to changes in seasons. Treatment options include psychotherapy and medication.

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    Albert Kenneth Lupase Ucang
    The document discusses the causes and symptoms of depression. Family history, major life changes, certain medications, and alcohol or drug use can all potentially cause depression. Symptoms vary but include loss of interest in activities, sadness, changes in feelings and behavior, physical complaints like changes in sleep or appetite. There are several common types of depression - major depression involving severe symptoms, dysthymia with chronic mild depression, bipolar disorder with shifting between depression and mania, and seasonal affective disorder related to changes in seasons. Treatment options include psychotherapy and medication.

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    Understanding

    Depression

    What causes Depression?


    Family History
    Having

    family members who have


    depression may increase a persons
    risk
    Deficiencies of certain chemicals in
    the brain may lead to depression

    Major Life Changes


    Negative or
    particularly stressful
    events can trigger
    depression.
    Examples include the
    death of a loved one
    or a job change.
    Major Illnesses such
    as heart attack,
    stroke or cancer may
    trigger depression.

    Certain

    medications used
    alone or in combination can
    cause side effects much like
    the symptoms of depression.
    Use of Alcohol or other Drugs
    can lead to or worsen
    depression.
    Depression can also occur for
    no apparent reason at all!

    Symptoms of Depression
    Vary from person to

    person

    2 key signs are loss of

    interest in things you


    like to do, and
    pervasive sadness or
    irritability

    Additional Signs include:


    Changes in feelings such as:
    Feeling

    empty
    Inability to enjoy anything
    Hopelessness
    Loss of sexual desire
    Loss of warm feelings for family or friends
    Feelings of self blame or guilt
    Loss of self esteem
    Inexplicable crying spells, sadness or
    irritability

    Changes in behavior and


    attitude
    These may include:
    General slowing down
    Neglect of responsibilities and appearance
    Poor memory
    Inability to concentrate
    Suicidal thoughts and feelings
    Difficulty making decisions

    Physical Complaints
    These may include:
    Sleep disturbances such as
    insomnia, early morning waking,
    or sleeping too much
    Lack of energy
    Loss of appetite
    Weight loss or gain
    Unexplained headaches or
    backaches
    Stomachaches, indigestion or
    changes in bowl habits

    Common Types of Depression


    Major Depression
    Dysthymia
    Bipolar Disorder
    Seasonal Affective Disorder

    (SAD)

    Major Depression
    This type causes symptoms that may:
    Begin suddenly, possibly triggered by a loss,
    crisis or stressful change
    Interfere with normal functioning
    Continue for months or years
    It is possible for a person to have only one
    episode of major depression. However, It is
    more common for episodes to be long lasting
    or to recur several times during a persons life

    Dysthymia
    People with this illness may be

    consistently and mildly depressed


    for years. They function fairly well
    on a daily basis, but their
    relationships and self esteem suffer
    over time.

    Bipolar Disorder (A.K.A. Manic-Depression)


    People with this type of illness change back and

    forth between periods of depression and periods


    of mania (an extreme high, sometimes with
    agitation or irritability).
    Symptoms of mania may include:
    Less need for sleep
    Overconfidence
    Racing thoughts
    Reckless behavior
    Increased energy
    Mood changes are often gradual, but can be
    sudden

    Season Affective Disorder


    This is depression that coincides with

    changes in the season. Most cases


    begin in the fall or winter, when there is
    a decrease in sunlight
    (more common in regions
    farther north)
    Less often, depression
    can occur in late Spring
    or summer

    Professional treatment is
    helpful for all these types of
    depression.

    Psychotherapy
    Counseling can help many depressed people

    understand, accept and feel better about


    themselves. People also learn more effective
    ways of coping with lifes adversities and
    difficulties. For example:
    Interpersonal therapy works to change how
    people how to accept self and relate to
    others that affects mood and self-worth.
    Cognitive therapy helps people change
    negative thinking, behavior patterns and
    attitudes that affect self esteem and overall
    sense of well being.

    Medical Treatment for Depression


    Medication
    Antidepressants

    are an option (most often for


    more severe cases) that can help ease the
    symptoms of depression and return a person
    to a better level of functioning. Medication is
    often crucial for cases of bipolar (typically a
    mood stabilizer).
    Antidepressants are
    not habit forming and
    generally have minimal
    side effects.

    If you or someone you know


    has symptoms of
    depression

    Take Action!

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