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What is depression and what can I do about it? - Coggle Diagram
What is depression and what can I do about it?
Definition
Depression is a mood disorder that involves a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
Depression is an ongoing problem, not a passing one.
Depression can last for several weeks, months, or years.
Signs and symptoms
• a loss of sexual desire
• reduced interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
• sleeping too much or too little
• agitation, restlessness, and pacing up and down
• a depressed mood
• unintentional weight loss or gain
• slowed movement and speech
• fatigue or loss of energy
• feelings of worthlessness or guilt
• difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions
• recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or an attempt at suicide
Causes
• changes in the brain’s neurotransmitter levels
• psychological and social factors
• genetic features
• environmental factors
• additional conditions, such as bipolar disorder
Treatment
Medication
Supplements
Natural remedies
Food and diet
Psychotherapy
Exercise
Brain stimulation therapies
Types of depression
Persistent depressive disorder
Bipolar disorder
Major depression
Psychotic depression
Postpartum depression
Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern