Depressive Disorder Treatment By Blessings Way Behavioral

by Aini Clive Marketer

Mental illness is a lot more difficult to pinpoint and treat than physical ailments. The behaviors we often see people exhibit mostly stem from a deep rooted mental issue that has not been resolved. Depression is one such mental illness that is widespread in today’s society. It is estimated by World Health Organization that over 300 million people all over the world struggle with depressive disorder and that 16.2 million adults in the US are diagnosed with depression. That is a staggering amount. However, the sad part is that due to the taboo nature of mental illness, many do not come forward when struggling, let alone go to a mental healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment. Here is all that you need to know about depressive disorder treatment by Blessings Way Behavioral.

Causes and General Symptoms

The cause of depression is not properly definitive. It is widely assumed that depressive disorder is caused by combinations of psychological, environmental, genetic and biochemical factors.

Even though depression symptoms display quite differently amongst each individual, there are a few common symptoms that can be sure signs of someone struggling with some degree of depressive disorder. Some of the general symptoms include (but are not limited to):

·         Persistent feelings of helplessness, guilt and worthlessness

·         Feeling hopeless and pessimistic

·         Persistent feelings of anxiety, sadness and numbness

·         Not finding joy or pleasure from activities that you were once interested in

·         Insomnia or Hypersomnia

·         Weight loss or weight gain

·         Feeling fatigued

·         Difficult remembering, making decisions and concentrating

·         Restlessness or irritability

·         Physical symptoms such as digestive disorders, chronic pain and headaches

·         Thoughts about and attempts of suicide

If you or someone you know starts exhibiting these behaviors, then it is crucial to seek help at the earliest for therapy to be more effective.

Types of Depressive Disorders

Mental illnesses are not black and white. Reactions, behaviors, thought processes, physical symptoms and much more can all clash, not be stereotypical of depression or just be inconclusive. This is because depression is a complicated mental illness that more often than not brings about a series of other mental illnesses. Some of the types of depressive orders are:

Dysthymic disorder

This disorder would entail that the patient has struggled with depression for more than two years. The symptoms may not be severe, but can interfere with a person’s life and not let them feel good.

Major Depression

Major depression has many symptoms that are known to interfere with a person’s ability to sleep, study, work, eat and enjoy life. Major depression may occur once only or several times in one’s life.

Vague Categorizations of Depressive Disorders

There are a few depressive disorders that do not exhibit stereotypical depression symptoms. Some of them are:

Postpartum depression

Some mothers may develop this within a month after they deliver.

SAD

Seasonal affective disorder is usually caused by lack of sunlight and occurs during the winter.

Bipolar Disorder

This disorder is used to describe people who face two types of cyclical severe mood fluctuations: severe lows that classify as depression and severe highs that classify as mania.

Psychotic Depression

This severe depressive disorder leads to psychosis which means that patients may have delusions, breaks from reality and hallucinations.

Treatment

Despite what most people think, depression, no matter how severe, is treatable. The earlier one receives treatment for depression, the more effective it can be.

Treatment usually starts by getting physical exams done to rule out medical conditions that can have the same effects as depression such as thyroid disorder or a viral infection. Once it is ruled out, a psychological evaluation is done by the mental health practitioner. Therapy is one depressive disorder treatment by Blessings Way Behavioral that can really help people with depression feel better. There are many types of therapy that are done as well, such as mindfulness-based (MBCT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

The second route one can take when struggling with depressive disorder is to take antidepressants that help to normalize brain chemicals (AKA neurotransmitters).

You, or your loved one should not have to go through depression alone. Depression is an oftentimes dark and crippling illness that can get worse without treatment. Depressive disorder treatment by Blessings Way Behavioral can be an effective way to combat this serious mental health concern. 

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