Types of Depression

Article by Paul and Denise Douglass

Information on the types of depression and treatmentof depression.

Dysthymia.

Dysthymia is commonly identified as being a mood disorder indicated by a 'low' or mildly depressed feeling, which lasts for an extended period of time, typically classed as over 2 years in duration.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Seasonal Affective Disorder is the appearance of one or more of the depressive symptoms listed above, but which only appear as a symptom during certain seasons.

Postpartum Depression.

Postpartum depression is a form of depression that can occur anytime around the first year after childbirth.  While often confused with what is commonly called 'baby blues', postpartum depression can affect the new mother for a longer period of time than 'baby blues', which often disappear after only a few days after the baby is born.

Symptoms of postpartum depression are largely similar to the depressive symptoms listed above, but can particularly occur as feelings of sadness, fatigue, lack of energy, anxiety, feelings of worthlessness, feelings of guilt and trouble concentrating.

Reactive Depression.

Reactive depression is a mild form of depression which results from one, or a series of traumatic or stressful events to which the sufferer has a difficulty in coping, adjusting and adapting. 

Events which may contribute to reactive depression include bereavement, divorce or work related stress, for example.  While all of these will naturally cause sadness and stress, reactive depression is where these feelings have not adequately diminished over a reasonable period of time.

Reactive depression responds particularly well to psychotherapy and hypnotherapy.

Bipolar Disorder.

Bipolar disorder, previously called 'manic depression' is a disorder that caused tremendous extremes of mood.  Bipolar disorder is an emotional roller coaster for the sufferer, who may experience episodes of extreme elation followed by bouts of major depression.

Bipolar disorder is very different in nature to the other forms of depression listed here, and as such requires specific forms of treatment. 

How to overcome depression

The one thing we'd like to say right from the start, is don't worry, you CAN overcome depression when you know how.

What we've found over the years, is that there are a few simple techniques that you can use to overcome depression.

Sometimes, people who have depression can often feel quite out of control and negative about things, because it can sometimes feel like they're stuck with it, and there's nothing that can be done about it (which of course there is!).

So the first thing to understand if you're looking to get over your depression, is that that there IS something that can be done, and even that in itself can help you feel a bit more in control right from the start.

Sometimes, it might feel like people are judging you negatively because of your depression, and so overcoming depression can also have the added bonus of feeling less judged.

So, as we say, don't worry... we've found over the years, that there are a few simple techniques that you can use to overcome depression... you CAN overcome depression when you know how... it just might be that you need someone to show you how!

Next: Our top 8 tips on how you can overcome depression

Related Pages:

• Depression
• Anxiety and Depression
• The Causes of Depression
• Who Gets Depression?

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