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3 changes or edits i want to do


 * 1) add information about depression
 * 2) add the different types of depression
 * 3) add the effects that causes to your body

Depression (mood)

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depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being. A depressed mood is a normal temporary reaction to life events such as loss of a loved one. '''Depression is one of the physical illness that people affects people around the world, they are treatments that could help depression. Depression is a brain disorder that can lead to emotional anguish. It can change how your brain functions, also it can have a big effect on your body. Depression contributes to a wide array of physical problems that affect everything from your heart to your immune system. Depression not only can cause physical symptoms bit it can also increase your risk or worsen some physical illnesses or conditions. Some illnesses can also trigger depression due to the pills they are taking.'''It is also a symptom of some physical diseases and a side effect of some drugs and medical treatments. Depressed mood is also a symptom of some mood disorders such as major depressive disorder or dysthymia.People with a depressed mood may be notably sad, anxious, or empty; they may also feel notably hopeless, helpless, dejected, or worthless. Other symptoms expressed may include senses of guilt, irritability, or anger.Further feelings expressed by these individuals may include feeling ashamed or an expressed restlessness. These individuals may notably lose interest in activities that they once considered pleasurable or experience either loss of appetite or overeating. Experiencing problems concentrating, remembering general facts or details, otherwise making decisions or experiencing relationship difficulties may also be notable factors in these individuals' depression and may also lead to their attempting or actually dying by suicide.'''Joseph Goldberg, publisher of WebMD says that "these symptoms of depression. Changes in the brain have an effect on many of the body's systems. For example, abnormal functioning of brain messengers (neurotransmitters) such as serotonin can alter your pain threshold. This means you become more sensitive to pain, especially back pain. Serotonin also affects sleep and lowers sex drive -- nearly half of everybody with depression has problems with sex." this is true the symptoms of depression can damage the brain buy giving it false ideas or feelings.'''

The difference between a depressed mood and Major Depressive Disorder is length of time, ranging from very temporary such as a day to a month, and Major Depressive Disorder which is long-term and life-impacting. The depressive mood can be overcome by lifestyle changes or conversations, whereas Major Depressive Disorder generally requires major intervention with a combination of SSRIs or Dopamine therapy and long-term psychiatric treatments. According with WebMD they are 9 different types of depression:


 * 1) Major Depression or Major Depressive disorder: this depression is the most common one because is the one that last the longest. the symptoms for this type of depression is: weight loss or gain, thoughts of suicide,feeling worthless or guilty or being tired with out energy. treatment for this type of depression are: therapy and medication to find a way to manage your depression. If the treatments are not working the doctor might suggest electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) it uses electrical pulses or repetitive trans cranial magnetic stimulant (rTMS)., uses a special kind of magnet to stimulate certain areas of the brain. This helps you brain to control how your moods work better
 * 2) Persistent depressive disorder in the second type of disorder that can last for 2 years or longer, this term is used to escribe two conditions, dysthymia (low-grade persistent depression) and chronic major depression. Some of the symptoms are: sleep too much or to little, low self-esteem, fell hopeless, change in appetite (not eating enough or overeating). The treatment for this type are psychotherapy, medication, or the combination of the two.
 * 3) Psychotic depression are people with symptoms of major depression with psychotic symptoms, such as: hallucinations, delusions, or paranoia. A combination of antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs can treat this type of depression.
 * 4) Bipolar disorder, which is also sometimes called "manic depression," has mood episodes that range from extremes of high energy with an "up" mood to low "depressive" periods.When you're in the low phase, you'll have the symptoms of major depression.Three medicines to treat the depressed phase: Seroquel, Latuda, Olanzapine-fluoxetine combination.
 * 5) Seasonal affective disorder is a period of major depression that most often happens during the winter months, when the days grow short and you get less and less sunlight. It typically goes away in the spring and summer.If you have SAD, antidepressants can help. So can light therapy. You'll need to sit in front of a special bright light box for about 15-30 minutes each day.
 * 6) Peripartum (Postpartum) Depression Women who have major depression in the weeks and months after childbirth may have peripartum depression. Antidepressant drugs can help similarly to treating major depression that is unrelated to childbirth.
 * 7) Situational' Depression. This isn't a technical term in psychiatry. But you can have a depressed mood when you're having trouble managing a stressful event in your life, such as a death in your family, a divorce, or losing your job. Your doctor may call this "stress response syndrome."Psychotherapy can often help you get through a period of depression that's related to a stressful situation.
 * 8) Atypical Depression. This type is different than the persistent sadness of typical depression. It is considered to be a "specifier" that describes a pattern of depressive symptoms. If you have atypical depression, a positive event can temporarily improve your mood.
 * 9) " Researchers say that woman are likely to get depression than men this type o symptom is only in woman is called Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) This type of depression is commonly in woman because it starts when the period comes, that is why some girls cry the day after they get their period. some other symptoms beside feeling depressed are: mood swings, anxiety, fatigue, change in appetite or sleep habits, feeling overwhelmed

Depression is one of the major causes or risk factors of suicide among adolescents, and more than half of the suicide victims in this age group are diagnosed with depressive orders before their demise. Depression among teenagers is also a leading cause of educational and social impairments, substance abuse, obesity, and increased risk of smoking.Expressed insomnia, excessive sleeping, fatigue, and vocalizing general aches, pains, and digestive problems and a reduced energy may also be present in individuals experiencing depression.

'''"About twice as many women as men experience depression, factors may increase a woman’s risk of depression. Some mood changes and depressed feelings occur with normal hormonal changes. But hormonal changes alone don't cause depression. Other biological factors, inherited traits, and personal life circumstances and experiences are associated with a higher risk of depression. Here's what contributes to depression in women. When a woman is in puberty may increase a risk of developing depression, temporary mood swings related to fluctuating hormones during puberty are normal. After puberty depression rate are higher in females than males because females reach puberty earlier than males, they are more likely to develop depression at an early age." women tend to get depression more than men because we tend to receive more pain than them, for example, menstrual craps, lost of a baby.'''

'''In men they don’t recognize or acknowledge the symptoms to depression, more than 6 million men in the U.S suffer from clinical depression each year. Depression is thought of a “woman disease’ and linked to hormones and premenstrual syndrome. This stereotypical view remains and maybe is the cause that men don’t recognize it and seeking appropriate treatment. The symptoms there feel are like depression in woman, but men tend to express the symptoms differently, most common symptoms are apathy, fatigue, low self-esteem, sleep disturbances, suicidal thought'''