Two Types Of Depression: Major Depression And Dysthymia

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Apart of Manic Depressive Disorder (also called Bipolar Disorder) the two main known types of depression are Major Depression and Dysthymia. Both types of depression can easily be distinguished from each other although intertype episodes, especially of Major Depression in Dysthymia patients, are commonly experienced. So what are the differences between those two types of depression? Major Depression Arguably Major Depression is the mental disorder that a layman would associate with the term depression. As the name of the illness implies it is the case that patients suffering from this type of depression show many or even all classic signs of depression in their most severe form. Such symptoms include a change in natural sleep patterns leading to excessive sleepiness and / or insomnia; a loss of appetite, motivation and drive even for simple activities and ones, which had previously been enjoyed by the patient; (often unexplainable) deep sadness; anxiety episodes; the inability to meet and entertain people, including close friends and relatives; a general lack of self-esteem; and potentially strong thoughts of terminal disease, dead and suicide. **End Summary** Topics: types of depression]]> type of depression]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> To learn more on the two types of depression and bipolar disorder check out www.beatdepression.org , your information portal on depression and treatments for depression.

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Two Types Of Depression: Major Depression And Dysthymia