"I'm suffering from depression." Oh really? Well, what kind of depression are you suffering from? Wait, there are multiple kinds? Yup. Depression is broken up into different types, including: Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia, Psychotic depression, Manic depression and Atypical Depression.
Okay. So, this is a continuation from my previous post, Types of Depression: Part Uno. Anyway...
-Psychotic Depression-
Individuals suffering from psychotic depression, well, they begin to see and hear things that arent there. Things that don't exist. They hear sounds, voices, see images and basically, hallucinate. These hallucinations aren't positive, unlike with manic depressive. The images are negative, frightening sounds and images. People also become delusional and have irrational fears or thoughts. Though, unlike schizophrenics, people suffering from atypical depression know these hallucinations and delusions aren't real. Often, they are embarrassed by the hallucinations and such, and as a result try to keep them a secret. This makes diagnosing hard.
Individuals suffering from psychotic depression, well, they begin to see and hear things that arent there. Things that don't exist. They hear sounds, voices, see images and basically, hallucinate. These hallucinations aren't positive, unlike with manic depressive. The images are negative, frightening sounds and images. People also become delusional and have irrational fears or thoughts. Though, unlike schizophrenics, people suffering from atypical depression know these hallucinations and delusions aren't real. Often, they are embarrassed by the hallucinations and such, and as a result try to keep them a secret. This makes diagnosing hard.
-Atypical Depression-
Atypical Depression is the most common of depression victims, affecting 25 to 40 percent of depressed people. Slighty different from major depression, individuals suffering from atypical depression can sometimes feel happiness and elation. Those suffering from it believe that outside events control their mood. This can last for months or possibly forever. Symptoms include overeating, weight gain, fatigue, and oversleeping.
3 comments:
Wow! I never knew that 25-40% of people who are depressed have atypical depression. Their are just so many different types of depression, how do you know exactly what type you have, if the symptoms are sort of closely related? I could never stand suffering and having noises haunt you each day of your life! Something is definitely wrong with you and you need to take care of it before you take your life!
I feel really bad for people who suffer from psychotic depression...I would hate to hear voices, and see images. I realize that it's serious if people keep the hallucinations and hear voices to themselves, but I can't blame them for being embarassed by them.
Good information!!!
I don't really think that people really realize how many people are depressed now a days. It is a terrible thing to be depressed and over such little things some times. Even when people are depressed over all the little things, it can still lead to suicide and other bad things.
Depression is a very bad thing that teens sometimes go through and if i saw someone often depressed, i would definitely find a way to talk to them about it and try to help out!
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