The Depressive Disorder

By Margaret Himler


Depression is a serious medical disorder characterized by severe and overpowering grief that hinders us from normally living our lives. Almost 15% of the populace of most developed countries is inflicted with this disorder and approximately 19 million American have been diagnosed with this disorder. Depression attacks the brain and is therefore not dictated by race, gender or age. Researchers believed that all of us at some point will experience some forms of depression in our lifetime.

Depression are mostly associated with symptoms that range from sadness, separation from work and peers, rapid changes in eating patterns, weariness, self loathing and at its worse can push someone to take his own life. It is described as being in a bubble of hopelessness and unhappiness, with no means of escape.

Depending on these indicators or symptoms, Depression is further classified into the unipolar and Dysthmic Types. Unipolar disorder is the recurring type of depression. It is diagnosed by the presence of 5 or more of the known symptoms of depression. Statistics shows that this type of disorder leans towards the 15-30 age group population. The Dysthmic type of Depression manifests in a longer time frame and is often identified with the occurrence of 2 depression symptoms.

Depression can be gravely dangerous and life changing for an individual. It can affect every facet of her normal life; from family, work, friends and even one's daily routines. As its symptoms are hard to identify and are most associated with the normal life experiences, many are left untreated and all too often can lead to death.

Depression is no laughing matter. It is a recognized medical disorder and should be treated as such. The science of psychology and medicine has paved the way for available treatment options such as antidepressant drugs and the use of psychotherapy to cure this disorder.

Depression is often a result of giving into the despair and grief that depression brings, a loving relationship as well as a healthy and strong well being can ward off Depression. Our life will always be marked by experiences that will test our faith. It is in these experiences that we can grow stronger and prevent ourselves from being part of the growing number of depression sufferers.




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