TYPES OF DEPRESSION…

There are several types of depression, each varying in the number, severity and length of symptoms.

They include: 

Ø      Major Depression

Ø      Bipolar Depression

Ø      Dysthymia

Ø      Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Ø      Postpartum Depression

Presented below is a brief outline about each type for better understanding.

Ø     Major Depression / Unipolar Depression:

This is the most serious type of depression, in terms of number of symptoms and severity of symptoms, but there are significant individual differences in the symptoms and severity.

• Major depression is manifested by a combination of symptoms that interfere with the ability to work, study, sleep, eat, and enjoy once pleasurable activities.
   
• Such a disabling episode of depression may occur only once but more commonly occurs several times in a lifetime.