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| 28% | Depression and Insomnia | |
Depression
and insomnia are often linked. Depression can lead to insomnia, just
as insomnia can induce depression. Some 80 % of depressed people
experience insomnia. According to research conducted by Michael
Perlis, Ph.D. , insomnia may actually be a warning sign of
depression. Perlis, who is an associate professor of psychiatry and
psychology at the University of Rochester and director of the
behavioral sleep medicine service, published study results in a 2003
issue of Psychology Today magazine to the effect that insomnia
pre-dates depression by about five weeks. Perlis believes that, due
to a complex mix of chemistry and behavior, disordered sleep may
actually bring on depression, setting in motion an array of forces in
the nervous system that result ultimately in a depressive episode.
Treating the insomnia may ward off the ensuing depression. (Perlis,
et al, 2003, ‘The Depression and Insomnia Connection’. Psychology
Today Magazine. Jul/Aug 2003).
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| 27% | Pregnancy and Depression | | Depression
that occurs during pregnancy or within a year after delivery is
called perinatal
depression.
The exact number of women with depression during this time is
unknown. But researchers believe that depression is one of the most
common complications during and after pregnancy. Often, the
depression is not recognized or treated, because some normal
pregnancy changes cause similar symptoms and are happening at the
same time. Tiredness, problems sleeping, stronger emotional
reactions, and changes in body weight may occur during pregnancy and
after pregnancy. But these symptoms may also be signs of depression. During pregnancy, these
factors may increase a ... | | http://www.wellnesstrader.com/herbal-remedies/depressionremedy/pregnancy-and-depression |
| 26% | Helpful Links | | American Psychological AssociationAnxiety Disorders Association of AmericaAmerican Psychiatric AssociationDepression
and Related Affective Disorders AssociationDepression at Johns HopkinsNational Depressive and Manic Depressive AssociationNational Institute of... | | http://www.wellnesstrader.com/herbal-remedies/depressionremedy/helpful-links |
| 25% | Clinical Depression | | Severe clinical
depression is usually quite easy for a medical practitioner,
psychiatrist or clinical psychologist to recognize. However, only
around 20% of clinical depression cases are diagnosed. This is mainly
because it can "mask" itself as a physical illness such as
chronic pain or fatigue.
Symptoms
that can indicate clinical depression include a depressed mood, loss
of interest or enjoyment, low energy level and fatigue and tiredness
only after slight effort. These are the most common signs, but
someone with clinical depression can also experience a reduction in
concentration and attention, low self-esteem and confidence, feelings
of guilt and worthlessness, ... | | http://www.wellnesstrader.com/herbal-remedies/depressionremedy/clinical-depression |
| 25% | Depression Statistics | | Depression
is one of the most common psychological problems, affecting nearly
everyone through either personal experience or through depression in
a family member. Each year over 17 million American adults experience
a period of clinical depression. The cost in human suffering cannot
be estimated. Depression can interfere with normal functioning, and
frequently causes problems with work, social and family adjustment.
It causes pain and suffering not only to those who have a disorder,
but also to those who care about them. Serious depression can destroy
family life as well as the life of the depressed person.
Impact
of Depression:
Causes
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| 25% | Menopause and Depression | | Menopause
has been viewed as a period of risk for depression. However,
depressive disorders do not seem to cluster around this period of the
reproductive cycle. Symptoms of menopausal depression
often occur in conjunction with vasomotor instability as a result of
declining ovarian function.
Depression during both
non-menopausal and menopausal phases is diagnosed and treated in a
similar manner. Estrogen replacement alone can provide relief of
vasomotor symptoms, and minor cognitive and mood symptoms. This
therapy is also useful in preventing osteoporosis. However, hormone
replacement therapy has limited benefit in the treatment of major
depression unless patients receive concomitant antidepressant ... | | http://www.wellnesstrader.com/herbal-remedies/depressionremedy/menopause-and-depression |
| 24% | Depression in Men | | Although
men are less likely to suffer from depression than women, 3 to 4
million men in the United States are affected by the illness. Men are
less likely to admit to depression, and doctors are less likely to
suspect it. The rate of suicide in men is four times that of women,
though more women attempt it. In fact, after age 70, the rate of
men's suicide rises, reaching a peak after age 85.
Depression
can also affect the physical health in men differently from women. A
new study shows that, although depression is associated with an
increased risk ... | | http://www.wellnesstrader.com/herbal-remedies/depressionremedy/depression-in-men |
| 23% | Treating Depression | | Once
a diagnosis is made, the basic medications used for depression today
are:
Tricyclic
antidepressants such as Elavil, Tofranil, and Pamelor are prescribed
for patients who are in despair, feeling helpless, and unable to
feel pleasure.
Serotonin uptake inhibitors such
as Prozac, Paxil, and Effexor, all prescribed for uncomplicated
depression.
Monoamine Oxidase (mao) Inhibitors
like Nardil and Parnate: These medications are usually used when
depressive symptoms are accompanied by symptoms of an anxiety
disorder.
Lithium: This is the most
effective drug for manic depression. However, it can also be used to
prevent recurring episodes of depression.
When
one of these ... | | http://www.wellnesstrader.com/herbal-remedies/depressionremedy/treating-depression |
| 23% | Depression and Anxiety Disorder | |
Depression is a serious medical
condition that affects the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the
way one eats and sleeps, one’s self concept, and the way one thinks
about things. A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue
mood. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can
be willed or wished away. People with a depressive illness cannot
merely “pull themselves together” and get better. Without
treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. Appropriate
treatment, however, often involving medication and/or short term
psychotherapy, can help most people who suffer from depression.
Depression
can strike anyone regardless of age, ethnic background,
socio-economic status, or gender; however, large-scale research
studies have found that depression is about twice as common in women
as in men. In the United States, researchers estimate that in any
given one-year period, depressive illnesses affect 19 million
Americans.
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| 23% | Signs of Depression | | Depression
is a very common condition that is believed by many experts to be the
number one cause of disability in the world. In the U.S.,17% of
people will experience depression at some point in their lives. An
estimated 19 million people in the U.S. are currently suffering from
depression. Depression is more common in women then in men, with 25%
of women suffering from depression severe enough to warrant treatment
at least once during their lifetime. It’s
important to remember that depression is an illness that affects both
the body and mind. It is not something that we can ... | | http://www.wellnesstrader.com/herbal-remedies/depressionremedy/signs-of-depression |
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