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Depression & Mood Disorders

Depression is a mental state characterized by feelings of sadness, despair and discouragement. Mood disorders represent a loss control over emotional experiences, causing distress. In this forum you can discuss topics on Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Cyclothymic Disorder and Dysthymic Disorder.

Are there depression types called dry and wet?

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My mother is 57 years old and she has been diagnosed with depression. I thought of it as of the adjusting period in her life, because she retired couple of months ago and I thought she misses her work and colleagues, but it is something a bit more serious. I overheard a doctor mentioning something...

by User avatar penn40287028

Is there a hereditary risk for bipolar disorder?

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I must admit that I really became frustrated and stressed out because of my father's condition. He has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has been dealing with it more or less successfully. That -less- part is causing all the trouble. I would like to know if there is some hereditary risk for...

by User avatar broderic37848

Can you expect suicide thoughts in severe depression?

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My mother is entering her menopause and I admit that it is not hard just for her, but for all other family members too. I guess that the worst part is her sudden mood changes that have been happening more often lately. And unfortunately, there is also depression, which is slowly becoming severe. I...

by User avatar luigi36343

Psychotherapy as an important part of depression treatment

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I am trying to help my mother as much as I can with her problem. She is entering her menopause and her depression is killing her. Not to mention the other problems, both mental and physical... Why is psychotherapy an important part of depression treatment? I mean, shouldn't medications be enough for...

by User avatar ruggiero43228

can no longer enjoy life, sudden depression

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In previous posts to the anxiety disorder section, i claimed to have trouble with panic attacks. no i'm over those but now a new obstacle is in my path. Depression. or at least i think its depression. I was merely browsing the internet when i came across a peculiar word. Doomsday. if you haven't...

by User avatar Guest

Could a person with 1 manic phase and all other depressive phases suffer from bipolar disorder?

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I hope that there is some way I could help my brother but I know that I really cannot do much, except watch out that he takes the meds regularly. I would like to know something about this condition – can a person with 1 manic phase and all other depressive phases really suffer from bipolar...

by User avatar mia73780029

Bipolar Disorder

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I am a 30 year old female with 2 kids and a lovely husband. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in June 2005. I had to stay in a Clinic for 2 weeks and have been put on Epilim. I have researched the drug and realised that it is actually for patients that suffer from epileptic fits. Why...

by User avatar Annalize Atterbury28132

Deep brain stimulation and severe depression

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Can you tell me something about the connection between the deep brain stimulation and severe depression? My mother is 62 years old and suffers from a severe depression for more than 6 years now. Medications have only helped a bit and it is simply not enough. I have heard of this new technique and I...

by User avatar madelaine69571281

What vitamins can help depression?

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Can you tell me something about the depression problem? My mother is 54 years old and her initial phase of the menopause is killing her and us too. The biggest problem is with the mood changes, which is a total annoyance! The thing is, she denies that there is something wrong with her and does not...

by User avatar buiron45815

serequel and bi-polar disorder

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Hello, My wife was taken off lithium four years ago. Now she is back on it since a year and a half ago. I don't think it is suiting her at all. She is also on epilim, rivotril and serequel. A few years ago she was on tegretol with the epilim and also risperdal and she stabilised after being...

by User avatar matthew daly