Depression Symptoms & Types

Do you know the common depression symptoms? Do you know about different types of depression? Learn more about depression so you can talk openly with your doctor. Find out the warning signs of more serious depression problems so you can prevent depression complications.

Is It Depression?
1. Are You at Risk? Are you at risk for clinical depression? Knowing what factors increase your risk of having major depression may help you get the best medical help when you need it.
2. Depression vs. The Blues Sooner or later, everyone gets the blues. Feeling sadness, loneliness, or grief when you go through a difficult life experience is part of being human. But what if you don’t bounce back?
3. Detecting Depression Are you depressed? The symptoms of depression may surprise you. Read more and see if you or a loved one suffers with depression.
4. Symptoms of Depression There are a lot of signs of depression, but you may not have them all. How intense they are, and how long they last, are different from person to person.
Forms of Depression
1. Depression Types All depression types are not the same. Learn about the different types of depression, the signs and symptoms, and talk to your doctor about treatment.
2. Major Depression Read about the causes and symptoms of major depression and the available treatments. Talk openly with your doctor if you have these major depression symptoms because help is available.
3. Chronic Depression (Dysthymia) Chronic depression or dysthymia is a milder form of depression that affects millions. Find out if you or a loved one has chronic depression.
4. Atypical Depression Many people with depression don't have the typical symptoms. Learn about the causes and treatment of atypical depression, with symptoms that include weight gain, sleeping too much, and feeling anxious.
5. Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression is increasingly common. Discover the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression and seek early medical treatment to keep it from affecting your life.
6. Bipolar Depression (Manic Depression) Learn all about the mood swings of bipolar depression (manic depression) from the elated highs of mania to the major depression lows.
7. Seasonal Depression (SAD) Do you get depressed during certain times of the year? Learn when seasonal affective disorder is most likely to affect people and what your doctor can do to help you manage the symptoms.
8. Psychotic Depression Learn all about psychotic depression -- psychosis, hallucinations, and other signs -- and know when to call the doctor for a medical evaluation.
9. Treatment-Resistant Depression Treatment-resistant depression should be taken very seriously. Find out who’s at risk for treatment-resistant depression and how a doctor can help manage the symptoms.
Complications From Depression
1. Depression Drawbacks From chronic illnesses such as heart disease to pain perception, sex, and sleep -- discover how untreated depression can complicate your life.
2. Untreated Depression Learn the dangers of untreated depression and how this may lead to serious and life threatening problems, even suicide.
3. Sexual Problems What does depression have to do with sex? Learn how depression and depression medicines can affect sexual desire and sexual performance.
4. Sleep Problems Find out how depression disturbs sleep and get some effective tips to help your sleep problems.
5. Serotonin Syndrome Get information about serotonin syndrome including causes, symptoms, and treatments.
6. Antidepressant Withdrawal Why does someone have withdrawal symptoms after taking antidepressants and how can it be overcome? WebMD explains.
7. Depression and Suicide Learn more about suicide, including who is at risk, warning signs, and when to call for medical assistance.

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