TYPES OF DEPRESSION.

​

It is important to have this information on the different types of depression at hand, when a depressive picture is suspected in a family member, friend or partner for proper timely and immediate attention by a mental health specialist.

​

• Major Depression:

 

Unlike all those that will be mentioned here, this one is presented for at least two weeks.

Since its appearance, apathy will be observed in the person, decrease in their movements, in addition to their interest and motivation to carry out daily activities that they were accustomed to doing.

​

• Perinatal and postpartum depression:

​

It usually occurs in both pregnant women and those during the year following childbirth.

Causes of this type of depression are attributed to an unhealthy relationship or the absence of it, past depressive periods, lack of family support, a feeling of hopelessness about the future, economic situation, very low social and educational level, among others.

​

• Bipolar Depression:

​

It happens in patients suffering from bipolarity disorder and is recognized by states ranging from mania or hypomania to depression, with mood swings ranging from the extreme, but that does not necessarily have to be related to what is being experienced at the time.

​

• Psychotic Depression:

​

This presents with hallucinations, whether auditory, visual, gustatory or tactile, in addition to delusions and distortions of reality.

​

• Dysthymia:

​

It is considered a depressive state that occurs for at least two consecutive years but could also last for decades. 

​

• Emotional Affective Disorder:

​

It is related to the changes in the seasons of the year, usually in the fall and winter season (especially when daylight is scarce).

​

• Cyclothymia:

​

They are recurrent changes in the mood of the affected person that go from euphoria to sadness, without any apparent reason that causes it and usually last several days.

​

​

​​

It is important to keep in mind that if you find yourself in a similar situation and Depression overcomes your psychic defenses

 "DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME"

​