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Related Literature
This section is the related literature we gather other from people who experience depression.
This is the stories or other literature that they wrote about depression.
According to Sophie (N.D) My GP was very through in his assessment and careful to
prescribe me the right medication. When I was pregnant he consulted with a psychiatrist before
prescribing my medication. At first I went to see him 3 times a week so he could monitor how I was,
and with each visit he gave me adequate time to voice my concerns. He also referred me to a
psychologist urgently when I had my first episode of antenatal depression (I had it during both
pregnancies). Over the years I have built up a very good relationship with my GP and I still see him
from time to time to touch base and discuss the issues surrounding my depression. I still take
medication and need to have a review from time to time. From Sophie’s story that the researcher have
read that for her depressions can be easy to overcome if you can talk to someone who knew about
depression. In her case she meets her GP (General Practitioner) to help her to monitor how she was
doing. And when she have an antenatal depression her GP psychologist.
Related Studies
Depression
A common mental disorder, globally more than 300 million people of
all ages suffer from depression. The leading cause of disability
worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of
disease. Depression is different from usual mood fluctuations and
short-lived emotional responses to challenges in everyday life.
Especially when long-lasting and with moderate or severe intensity,
depression may become a serious health condition. It can cause the
affected person to suffer greatly and function poorly at work, at
school and in the family. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide.
Close to 8000 0000 people die due to suicide every year. Suicide is
the second leading cause of death in 15-19-year-olds.
Being depressed often feels like carrying a very heavy burden, but
you are not alone in this struggle. Millions of people suffer from some
form of depression every year, making it one of the most common
mental disorders in the country. Although there known, effective
treatment for depression, fewer than half of those affected in the
world (in many country, fewer than 10% ) receive such treatments.
Gaining a deeper understanding of depression can help begin the
journey to recovery. Taking some time to learn more about to causes
and symptoms of depression will assist you greatly when it comes
time to consider methods of treatment.
Depression is more than just feeling sad. Everyone feels upset or
unmotivated from time to time, but depression is more serious. It is a
mood disorder characterized by prolonged feelings of sadness and
loss of interest in daily activities. If these symptoms persist for a
period of at least two weeks, it is considered a depressive episode.
People experience depression in different ways. It may interfere with
your daily work, resulting in lost time and lower productivity. it also
can influence relationships and some chronic health conditions.
Conditions that can get worse due to depression include:
arthritis
asthma
cardiovascular disease
cancer
diabetes
obesity
Depression symptoms
Depression can be move than a constant state of sadness or feeling
‘‘blue.’’
Major depression can cause a variety of symptoms. Some affect your
mood, and also be ongoing or come and go.
Depression can affect men, women, and children differently.
Symptoms of depression in men may include:
Mood: anger, aggressiveness, irritably, anxiousness,
restlessness
Emotional: feeling empty. Sad, hopeless
Behavioural: loss of interest, no longer finding pleasure in
favorite activities, feeling tired easily, thoughts of suicide,
drinking excessively, using drugs, engaging in high-risk
activities
Sexual: reduced sexual desire, lack of sexual performance
Cognitive: inability to concentrate, difficulty completing tasks,
delayed responses during conversations.
Sleep: insomnia, restless sleep, excessive sleepiness, not
sleeping through night
Physical: fatigue, pains, headache, digestive problems, changes
in appetite, weight loss or gain.
The symptoms can extend beyond your mind. These eight physical
symptoms of depression prove that depression isn’t just all in your
head.
Depression causes
There are several possible causes of depression. They can range from
biological to circumstantial.
Common causes include: