Depression can come in many shapes and forms and is different for each individual. Life often brings happiness and sadness, however the resilience of a person determines how they bounce back from the lows. Often a depressed person can feel that there is no getting out of the bad situation. Depression can interfere with many daily life situations such as sleep patterns, eating patters, relationships, feeling hopeless or helpless and inability to control negative thoughts. Depression can also mean that your personality is overrun by anger and rage, sometimes for no apparent reason. It is important to note here that depression can affect anyone - young children, teenagers, adults, men, women, elderly.
There are two main categories of depressive disorders: major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder.
Unipolar Depression, also known as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), is a mental health disorder that is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable. It is called unipolar because it only involves depressive symptoms and does not include episodes of mania or hypomania, which are symptoms of Bipolar Disorder.
Sudden weird behavior is a major sign of such a disorder. It is best to go talk to a psychiatrist.
A mood disorder characterized by manic highs and depressive lows
Manic-depression. Bi-Polar Disorder can be difficult for the individual experiencing the symptoms and for their friends and family. Bipolar Disorder is a complex illness and there is a range of severity. There are many different symptoms -- and several different types -- of bipolar disorder. The most common symptoms of the disorder are dramatic and unpredictable mood swings. The various types of bipolar disorder range from mild to severe. If you think that you or someone you know is expereincing symptoms of Bi-polar Disorder then you should reach out to a professional. The symptoms of Bi-Polar Disorder can be treated effectively with counseling and medication.
It is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, IV-TR, code for Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, with Moderate symptoms.
Bipolar Disorder is a psychological disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. There are two types of Bipolar Disorder, and they are Type I and Type II. The symptoms of Bipolar Disorder are generally the same for both. An individual suffering from this disorder may have "manic" periods. These manic periods may be characterized by suddenly beginning projects, over-shopping, or agitation. Some people experience violent outbursts. The depressive stage (hence the other name, manic-depressive) is typically characterized by remorse, depression, crying, and sleeping. Only a licensed Psychologist or Psychiatrist may make this diagnosis.
Depends on the severity, duration, etc. There are a lot: 296.20 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, Unspecified 296.21 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, Mild 296.22 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, Moderate 296.23 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, Severe Without Psychotic Features 296.24 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, Severe With Psychotic Features 296.25 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, In Partial Remission 296.26 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, In Full Remission 296.30 Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Unspecified 296.31 Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Mild 296.32 Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Moderate 296.33 Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Severe Without Psychotic Features 296.34 Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Severe With Psychotic Features 296.35 Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, In Partial Remission 296.36 Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, In Full Remission
Also known as manic-depressive, the individual alternates between states of manic activity and being depressed.
Known also as bipolar, the individual alternates between states of manic behavior and being depressed.
Very unlikely! Manic Depressive symptoms are rarely part of a neurotic condition, e.g. personailty disorder.
A+ - Major Depressive Episode