Mental depression Disorders.
Call Now 866-944-2857, Talk Live to a Psychic.
Mental Depression Disorders Quotes:
Worry is a complete cycle of inefficient thought revolving about a pivot of fear. By Author Unknown Find out about Mental Depression Disorders
Mental Health Disorder Information
There are many different types of mental health disorders, any of which could affect any one of us at any time of our lives regardless of our age, gender, background or status. The most common type of mental health disorders are anxiety and depression related disorders.
Certainly, all of us can experience anxiety at times, especially when we have a particularly difficult situation to deal with, like taking a driving test for example, or going for a job interview, but when the anxiety is so severe that it disrupts our daily lives, then it could be that we are suffering from an anxiety- related mental health disorder.
Similarly, each of us know what its like to feel a bit down in the dumps, we may even say we are depressed, but true depression is where the symptoms dont subside after a short period of time, they persist and are severe enough to impair our ability to carry out our normal routines.
The following list represents some of the more commonly known mental health disorders with a brief description of their typical symptoms.
Phobias
A phobia is an anxiety related disorder characterised by extreme fear, perhaps fear of a situation, an object, a place or a creature and this fear is completely out of proportion to the norm. There are literally hundreds of known phobias but common ones include fear of public places, confined spaces, flying, spiders, and fear of heights. A sufferer will try to avoid their fear at all costs, and when faced with it, will experience severe anxiety which can include palpitations, nausea and panic attacks.
Panic attacks
A panic attack can be a terrifying experience. Someone experiencing a panic attack is engulfed by overwhelming fear and panic often without warning. Various physical symptoms can accompany a panic attack, which include difficulty breathing, trembling, palpitations, dizziness, sweating, and nausea and a feeling of impending death.
Post traumatic stress
Post traumatic stress can follow an intensely disturbing experience such as a car crash, violence or rape, being in extreme danger or basically any event that causes severe psychological distress. The symptoms include constantly reliving the event in the mind through flashbacks and nightmares, disturbed sleep, anxiety and depression.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety related disorder manifesting itself in irrational and obsessive thoughts that spark illogical rituals and behaviours or compulsions, for example, constantly thinking (obsessing) that your hands are not clean causing you to repeatedly wash your hands (a compulsion). Other examples include excessive cleaning, checking and rechecking that doors are locked and windows closed etc. Someone with OCD can feel intensely anxious if they dont carry out their rituals so performing them is a way to relieve their feelings of anxiety and distress.
Depression
Depression is more than a period of the blues. Clinical depression can be said to exist when the symptoms of depression persist for longer than a couple of weeks and are severe enough to interfere with normal daily routines. There is also a loss of pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed. There are many symptoms associated with depression including feelings of sadness and despair, lethargy, sleep disturbances, changes in eating patterns, sudden changes in behaviour and mood, anxiety, guilt, and thoughts of death and suicide. We can all experience some of these symptoms at times but when truly depressed these symptoms dont just subside, they persist.
Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
Bipolar disorder is characterised by extreme fluctuations in mood with episodes of euphoria and mania alternating with episodes of depression and despair. During a manic phase the bipolar sufferer may need very little sleep, may think and talk very quickly, can be highly creative, appear completely confident and without inhibition, they could leave their job, go on a spending spree or behave in other potentially destructive ways. During a depressive episode they may experience strong feelings of hopelessness and despair and find themselves unable to muster the energy to do even the simplest of tasks. They may also withdraw from social situations and even contemplate suicide. Bipolar is a lifelong disorder affecting around 1 percent of the population.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a particularly severe kind of mental health disorder, which is characterised by hallucinations, delusions, and strange behaviour and beliefs.
Conclusion
Mental health disorders are complex so making an accurate diagnosis yourself can be difficult, many people will present with symptoms of more than one type of disorder and many of the symptoms of each disorder overlap with each other. Consequently, it is important to seek the right help. In the first instance you should speak to your doctor who will be able to make full medical assessment and guide you towards an appropriate course of treatment.
Sadly, many people are afraid of seeking help and as such, will suffer in silence which can be an isolating and lonely experience with potentially devastating effects. Fortunately, mental health disorders are treatable and those who do seek help can go on to lead normal lives once again.
About the Author
Simon jones is an expert in depression and related disorders. For more information about depression please come and visit our site http://www.fightingdepression.co.uk
 |
No items matching your keywords were found.
can depression lead to psychosis or other mental disorders?
I'm starting to believe this but if anyone knows for sure, let me know.
I suffer from major depression, but it never reached the point of psychosis. The answer to your question is that when depression becomes very severe, it can lead to a state of psychotic depression. In addition to many of the symptoms of depression, one can actually hallucinate or have irrational delusions.
Of course, depression can co-exist with other mood disorders, for example, anxiety, panic, and OCD. I have some anxiety and OCD.
If nothing else is helping you (like psychotherapy, alternative health, traditional antidepressants), it sounds like you should contact your doctor ASAP. I don't know what you are experiencing right now, but if necessary you should consider a trip to hospital ER.
In my own case, many years of traditional antidepressants and combinations did almost nothing to help me. I had to go on lamictal (usually for bipolar disorder) and abilify (for depression, bipolar and schizophrenia). This combination of meds helped me. I am not suggesting you take this combo since we all react differently to psych meds. However, try to find a shrink who does their research and thinks "outside the box." He or she might come up with a med or meds that more conventional shrinks never thought of.
This is probably obvious, but make sure you are seeing a psychiatrist, who knows much more about psych meds than regular doctors.
EDIT: Here's a link you might want to check out. http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/psychotic-depression
Get additional videos about Mental Depression Disorders
Psychology of Emotion, Recovery, Mental Wellness and Health
![The Evolution of Antipsychotics: Focus on Aripiprazole [A Video Symposium] (Self Study Syllabus Included)](http://www.anxiousmonkey.com/images/i/51y5ZeOui9L._SL75_.jpg "<h2>Mental Depression Disorders Positive Feedback</h2>") |
The Evolution of Antipsychotics: Focus on Aripiprazole [A Video Symposium] (Self Study Syllabus Included) List Price: $85.00 Sale Price: $5.98 Used From: $34.99  |
|
Unit now, antipsychotic medications have shared one specific mechanism of action in common: they bock dopamine receptors, resulting in a decrease of dopamine function in the brain. In most patients, this decrease of dopamine function results in a reduction of positive symptoms, such as hallucinations, delusions and thought disorder... |
 |
No Kidding, Me 2! : Mental Illness Documentary List Price: $14.95 Sale Price: $13.46 Used From: $21.95 |
|
Joe Pantoliano (The Sopranos, Memento, The Matrix) makes his documentary directorial debut with NO KIDDING, ME TOO! as part of his fight against the stigma and shame of mental/brain "dis-ease" (or disease)... |
 |
ADD & Loving It?! Sale Price: $39.95 Used From: $36.99 |
|
From Rick Green, co-author of the popular book, 'ADD Stole My Car Keys' - 'ADD & Loving It?!' is a ground-breaking blend of humor, hope, and science that dispels the myths about a controversial disorder - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder... |
 |
Mr. Jones List Price: $14.99 Sale Price: $7.00 Used From: $1.38 |
|
Richard Gere is pretty convincing as a severe manic-depressive whose episodes of euphoria sometimes find him dancing on a two-by-four far above the street or climbing onstage during a symphony performance to "conduct" the orchestra... |
![Alvita Tea Bags, St. John's Wort, Caffeine Free, 24 tea bags [1.44 oz (41 g)] (Pack of 3)](http://www.anxiousmonkey.com/images/i/51aSEElvXAL._SL75_.jpg "<h2>Mental Depression Disorders Positive Feedback</h2>") |
Alvita Tea Bags, St. John's Wort, Caffeine Free, 24 tea bags [1.44 oz (41 g)] (Pack of 3) List Price: $15.87 Sale Price: $10.17 |
|
The product is not eligible for priority shipping |
Posted in 
Tags: 
