Depression can make it challenging to eat, work, sleep, or care for yourself and others. It is more than just a feeling: it can cause uneasy physical sensations and intrusive thoughts. Even when something good occurs, depression can cast a shadow of negativity over the experience. Each person experiences it differently, so if you are struggling with depression, our therapists in Edison can help you with an individualized treatment plan essential for recovery.
Depression can significantly interfere with day-to-day life. But there are many effective treatments available that can support you manage your depression symptoms.
Depression can have several causes, and certain people may be at more risk than others for developing depression. They might feel depressed due to the following:
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Healthcare professionals use symptoms and causes to designate different types of depression. The causes of these occurrences are frequently obscure. They can remain far longer in some persons than in others for no apparent cause. Various forms of depression include:
Major depressive disorder (MDD): Clinical depression, often known as major depression, is characterized by severe or overpowering symptoms that persist for more than two weeks. These symptoms make daily life difficult.
Persistent depressive disorder (PDD): PDD stands for persistent depressive disorder; another name is dysthymia. PDD symptoms are milder than those of major depression. However, some people might have PDD symptoms for up to two years.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD): A very severe form of the premenstrual disorder is called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) (PMS). Women are impacted in the days or weeks before their period.
Bipolar depression: People with bipolar disorder experience manic (very high-energy) phases interspersed with periods of low mood. They might experience depressive symptoms, including sadness, hopelessness, or lack of energy at this time.
Psychotic depression: Those who suffer from psychotic depression experience significant depressive symptoms as well as hallucinations or delusions. Hallucinations involve seeing, hearing, or feeling touched by things that aren't there, whereas delusions are beliefs in things that aren't grounded in reality.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD): Seasonal depression, often known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), typically begins in the late fall or early winter. In the spring and summer, it frequently disappears.
Perinatal and postpartum depression: Depression during pregnancy and after delivery is referred to as "perinatal" depression. This kind is frequently referred to as postpartum depression. Perinatal depression can happen at any time throughout pregnancy or even up to a year after giving birth. The "baby blues" are only one symptom that results in mild melancholy, anxiety, or stress.
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