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Major Depression Disorder
Major depression disorder is a mentally and physically debilitating illness. Major depression disorder accounts for the most cases of disability in the Untied States and other developing countries. Everyone exhibits signs of depression throughout their lifetime, but those suffering from major depression disorder have trouble rebounding. Major depression disorder can seriously affect a person’s life. People with major depression disorder frequently turn to drugs to deal with this crippling illness. In my book, Poisoned Love, I describe how Prozac helped treat my major depression disorder.
Major depression disorder is a serious medical condition with a variety of symptoms that usually build in intensity gradually. Emotional symptoms of major depression disorder can include loss of interest in things you once enjoyed, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, restlessness, and trouble concentrating and making decisions. Physical symptoms of major depression disorder can include fatigue, vague aches and pains, headaches, and change in appetite and sleep patterns. Some people with major depression disorder have thoughts of death or suicide. When the symptoms last longer than two weeks, it is important to get professional help immediately. In my book, Poisoned Love, I discuss my many bouts with major depression disorder.
-changes in sleep, energy and appetite
-prolonged bouts of irritability, agitation or sadness
-no longer exhibits pleasure or interest in activities that were once enjoyed
-continued feelings of guilt, hopelessness, worthlessness and emptiness
-thoughts of suicide and death
-constant headaches, chronic pain, and digestive disorders that do not respond to treatment.
Treatment for major depression disorder usually begins with the administration of medicines. In many cases it can take up to four weeks before the medications start to take effect, and up to 12 weeks for the antidepressant medications to reach peak blood levels. Other treatment possibilities for major depression disorder include the use of psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal and even ECT. Inpatient hospitalization might be warranted if the person is in danger of hurting themselves or others, is ineffective in managing their medications, or is also suffering from drug or alcohol abuse. In my book, Poisoned Love, I state that one of my admitting diagnoses was major depression disorder.
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