Depression Paper
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Depression Paper
Kristen N. Gomes
PSY/270
July 5, 2015
Pamela Reeves
Depression Paper
All individuals experience depression at some point in their lifetime. Some individuals may be unaware that depression is what they are experiencing because the symptoms are mild or may be confused with other emotions (e.g., feeling blah or down). Every individual has a down day to where they do not feel like doing much of anything, except to be in their pajamas and lie around. These people may express that they do not “feel” like themselves. Those feelings usually last a day and do not happen very often. Then there are individuals who experience long periods of sadness, loss of interest in things, extreme highs or lows, along with other distinct symptoms. A physician or health care provider may diagnose those individuals with unipolar or bipolar disorders depending on the symptoms. In those cases, the individual will receive the proper care and treatment that will best benefit them.
“Unipolar depression is also known as major depressive disorder (MDD), or major depression. [It] is a serious clinical mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, frustration, loss, or anger interfere with a person’s everyday life for weeks or months at a time.” (Kerr, 2012) Unipolar depression is a serious, yet common medical condition that should not be taken lightly. It is a complicated illness that creates physical, psychological, and social symptoms that can be hard to diagnose. Some individuals who notice their depression taking over their everyday life will seek professional help. A physician or healthcare provider who will treat them, and/or refer them to a therapist (e.g., psychiatrist, counselor), who will treat them as well. Then there are individuals who are ashamed, in denial, or think they can fix their depression on their own by using illegal substances, drink alcohol, or prescription medications. Individuals who take prescription medications, illegal...
Kristen N. Gomes
PSY/270
July 5, 2015
Pamela Reeves
Depression Paper
All individuals experience depression at some point in their lifetime. Some individuals may be unaware that depression is what they are experiencing because the symptoms are mild or may be confused with other emotions (e.g., feeling blah or down). Every individual has a down day to where they do not feel like doing much of anything, except to be in their pajamas and lie around. These people may express that they do not “feel” like themselves. Those feelings usually last a day and do not happen very often. Then there are individuals who experience long periods of sadness, loss of interest in things, extreme highs or lows, along with other distinct symptoms. A physician or health care provider may diagnose those individuals with unipolar or bipolar disorders depending on the symptoms. In those cases, the individual will receive the proper care and treatment that will best benefit them.
“Unipolar depression is also known as major depressive disorder (MDD), or major depression. [It] is a serious clinical mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, frustration, loss, or anger interfere with a person’s everyday life for weeks or months at a time.” (Kerr, 2012) Unipolar depression is a serious, yet common medical condition that should not be taken lightly. It is a complicated illness that creates physical, psychological, and social symptoms that can be hard to diagnose. Some individuals who notice their depression taking over their everyday life will seek professional help. A physician or healthcare provider who will treat them, and/or refer them to a therapist (e.g., psychiatrist, counselor), who will treat them as well. Then there are individuals who are ashamed, in denial, or think they can fix their depression on their own by using illegal substances, drink alcohol, or prescription medications. Individuals who take prescription medications, illegal...