Depression (A Suicidal Case) Suicide is motivated by desire to communicate feelings of despair & to change the behavior of other people. Para suicide attempted suicide. People talking about committing suicide do not actually go ahead and do it. All people who commit suicide definitely decided they want to die. Suicide occurs often among people who are wealthy. People who commit suicide are crazy. Only few people who commit suicide are truly out of touch with reality. People who commit suicide are depresses beforehand. The risk of suicide ends when a person improves in mood following a major depression and or a previous suicidal crisis. Suicide is influenced by the cosmos-sunspot, phases of the moon, the position of the planet, etc. An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and that affects the way a person eats, sleeps, feels about himself or herself, and thinks about things. Depression is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be wished away. People with depression cannot merely 'pull themselves together' and get better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. Also Known As: depressive disorder, mood disorder, major depressive disorder, dysthymia, and dysthymic disorder. Major depression is an episode of change in mood that lasts for weeks or months. It is one of the most severe types of depression. It usually involves a low or irritable mood and/or a loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities. A person may experience only one episode of major depressive disorder, but often there are repeated episodes over an individual's lifetime. Dysthymia, often commonly called melancholy, is less severe than major depression but usually goes on for a longer period, often several years. There are usually periods of feeling fairly normal between episodes of low mood. The symptoms usually do not completely disrupt one's normal activities. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of depression, usually severe, alternating with episodes of extreme elation called mania. This condition is sometimes called by its older name, manic depression. Seasonal depression, which medical professionals call seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is depression that occurs only at a certain time of the year, usually winter, when the number of daylight hours is lower. It is sometimes called "winter blues." Psychotic depression refers to the situation when depression and hallucinations or delusions are experienced at the same time (co-occur). This may be the result of depression that becomes so severe that it results in the sufferer losing touch with reality. Genetic (Heredity), biological, and environmental factors Personality: People with certain personality traits are more likely to become depressed. (Negative thinking, pessimism, excess worry, low self-esteem). Situations: Difficult life events, loss, change, or persistent stress can cause levels of neurotransmitters to become unbalanced, leading to depression. Medical conditions: Depression is more likely to occur with certain medical illnesses. Substance abuse: While it has long been believed that depression caused people to misuse alcohol and drugs in an attempt to make themselves feel better (self-medication), it is now thought that the reverse can also be the case; substance abuse can actually cause depression. Diet: Deficiencies in certain vitamins, such as folic acid and B-12, may cause depression.
Adults: You may be said to be suffering from a major depressive episode if you have a depressed mood for at least two weeks and have at least five of the following clinical symptoms: Feeling sad or blue Crying spells Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities Significant increase or decrease in appetite Significant weight loss or weight gain Change in sleep pattern: inability to sleep or excessive sleeping Agitation or irritability Fatigue or loss of energy A tendency to isolate from friends and family Trouble concentrating Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt Thoughts of death or suicide
Children with depression may also experience the classic symptoms but may exhibit other symptoms as well, including the following: Poor school performance Persistent boredom Frequent complaints of physical symptoms, such as headaches and stomachaches Some of the classic adult symptoms of depression may also be more obvious in children, such as changes in eating or sleeping patterns (Has the child lost or gained weight in recent weeks or months? Does he or she seem more tired than usual?) Symptoms and signs of depression in teens may include more risk- taking behaviors and/or showing less concern for their own safety. Examples of risk-taking behaviors include driving recklessly/at excessive speed, becoming intoxicated with alcohol or other drugs, especially in situations in which they are driving or may be in the presence of others who engage in risky behaviors, and engaging in promiscuous or unprotected sex.
If your symptoms indicate that you have clinical depression, your health-care provider will strongly recommend treatment. Treatment may include addressing any medical conditions that cause or worsen depression. For example, an individual who is found to have low levels of thyroid hormone might receive thyroid hormone replacement with levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl). Other components of treatment may be supportive therapy, such as changes in lifestyle and behavior, psychotherapy, complementary therapies, and may often include medication. If your symptoms of depression are severe enough to warrant treatment with medication, you are most likely to feel better faster and for longer when medication treatment is combined with psychotherapy. SOURCES BOOKS AND INTERNET (URL) Wilkinson, J. D. (1997). Psychology in counseling and therapeutic practice. New York: john Wiley and Sons. Psychology (Spencer A. Rathus) http://www.emedicinehealth.com/depression/pa ge7_em.htm#depression_treatment