Major Depressive Disorder Overview

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Major depressive disorder, also known as major depression, unipolar depression, clinical depression, or simply depression, is a psychiatric disorder characterized by a pervasive low mood, loss of interest in a person's usual activities and diminished ability to experience pleasure. The diagnosis is made if a person has suffered one or more major depressive episodes. The onset is usually in early- to mid-adulthood. Diagnosis is based on the patient's self-reported experiences...


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  • major depressive disorder vs adjustment disorder - 28 replies

    - A patient has a history of major depressive disorder and was treated in the past for depression. We problem). The patient currently meets the criteria for major depressive disorder. Psychiatrist

    Sep 09, 2008

  • Major Depressive Disorder - 14 replies

    being a depressive doesn't mean there's no light at the end of the tunnelThey're just... and can do something about it!Did he actually use the word "major"? It sounds like ...

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  • Anyone Misdiagnosed BP & Instead Had Major Depressive Disorder For... - 4 replies

    , the depression is so bad. Lexapro is the only med. that has worked for me but it's not enough right now. Anyone major depresion, or if it's the other way around. If it's depression, then there...

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How long does it take to get rid of depression after taking medication?
my husband in major depression from the past one month . Now he is hospitalized...

Hi there, I had depression for 4 years. and it's hard, and thank god there are still wonderful spouses like you to be there for him through this hard time....

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How to help someone with depression after pregnancy?
My sons friend just had a baby (week old). Already the girlfriend is in...

I had severe PPD after I had my son. my therapist said it was very close to being psychosis instead of depression. I DID NOTHING , no meds to get...

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What is the ECT method of treatment for depression?
I have a friend who is suffering from major depression and is now about to...

ECT is the electroshock therapy for treating severe depression that does not heal with medication trials. In this treatment, an electric shock is induced, in levels that are not by...

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How much of my (soon to be ex) wife's Infidelity & deciet was related to...
Our marriage hit the rocks due to her & I being unequally yolked ( religiously)...

I had a husband who had bipolar disorder. It was severe. He got arrested, shoplifted, embezzled from his jobs, was addicted to porn, chatted in porn chat rooms and...

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How do you handle major depressive disorder in your life?
I have suffered from depression for over 10 years. Do not currently take medication;...

MAJOR DEPRESSION IS A CHEMICAL IMBALANCE OF THE BRAIN. YOU NEED MEDICATION TO CORRECT THE DISORDER, MOST LIKELY YOU YOU NEED TO CONTINUE TAKING THE MEDS TO REMAIN STABLE, AS...

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  • What is the proportion of manic days to depressive days...

    Quantitative measures are difficult. However it is common for untreated manic depressives, spend the majority of their time in depressive states. There are at least two (and maybe five or six more variations)of bipolar d/o....

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    So your candidate the person you rooted for and rallied behind didn't win. Post-election heartache feels like it'll last forever, but believe us time heals all political wounds.


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