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draconis · 11-01-2007, 09:02 PM

Depression Thesis

This by no means should be used to self help one's self. If you think you have any depression talk to your doctor, now. It is okay to suggest ideas from this piece to him but he should have final say because each person needs to be treated for depression differently.

I) Admitting ~ Before anyone can be helped or you can help yourself you have to admit you have depression.

A) The first step to getting appropriate treatment for depression is a physical examination by a general physician

1) Medical conditions can cause the same symptoms as depression and need to be ruled out.

2) Alcohol and drug use needs to be told to the doctor.

3) Family history of depressive illness.

B) Psychological evaluation by a psychiatrist or psychologist.

II) Stats ~

A) Every year just under 10% of people in the United States suffer from depressive illness to some degree.

B) About twice as many females as males report or receive treatment for clinical depression.

1) Hormones may cause this discrepancy (menstrual cycle changes, pregnancy, miscarriage, postpartum period, pre-menopause, and menopause may trigger depression.)

C) Men are less likely to admit to depression.

1) Four times the number of men commit suicide.

2) Men don't equate sexual problems with depression

3) Men tend to ask less of their friends about depression

D) Antidepressants work for 35 to 45%

E) Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has an 80% relapse rate

F) 27% of individuals with substance abuse disorders develop depression

G) 80% of those treated for depression show an improvement within four to six weeks

III) Lack ~ Although most depression can be helped only a small percentage actually gets what they need.

IV) Mind and Body ~ Many people that are depressed have physical and psychological problems.

V) Want ~ Although many will tell a person to “pull themselves together” for the depressed it isn’t that easy.

A) 54% of people believe depression is sign of personal weakness.

VI) Signs ~ of depression vary from person to person but can include the following.

A) Appetite and/or weight loss

B) anxious,

C) “empty” mood

D) Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex

E) Feelings of pessimism

F) Feelings of guilt,

G) Feelings of worthlessness,

H) Feelings of helplessness.

I) Irritability

J) Decreased energy, being “slowed down”

K) Fatigue

L) Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions

M) Sleep troubles (Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping )

N) Appetite and/or weight loss

O) Overeating and weight gain

P) Persistent sad,

Q) Feelings of hopelessness,

R) Restlessness

S) Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain

T) Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts

U) Inappropriate social behavior

V) Poor judgment

W) Increased sexual desire

X) Racing thoughts

Y) Decreased need/want for sleep

Z) Grandiose notions

AA) Increased talking

AB) Headaches

AC) Back pain

AD) Muscle pain

AE) Joint pain

AF) Chest pain

AG) Digestive problems

AH) Dizziness or lightheadedness

AI) Diminished ability to experience pleasure.

VII) [omitted from final]

VIII) Bipolar Disorder ~

A) Not everybody with the genetic makeup that causes vulnerability to bipolar disorder will have the illness.

B) It runs in families.

C) Additional factors, possibly stresses at home, work, or school, are involved in its onset.

IX) Chemical level ~ A change in levels of certain neurotransmitters, namely serotonin and norepinephrine may increase the risk of depression.

A) Serotonin is believed to play an important role in the regulation of anger, aggression, body temperature, mood, sleep, vomiting, sexuality, and appetite.

B) Norepinephrine has come to be recognized as playing a large role in attention and focus.

C) Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), Magnesium, Ginkgo Biloba ,Siberian Ginseng, Zinc, Biotin:, B vitamins: and Chromium may all help with depression.

X) Affects ~ 1 in three that have depression developmental neurological disorders, mainly ADD/ADHD

XI) Enviroment ~ plays a role in depression

A) Diet may play a role a link has been found with the absence of omega-3 fatty acids .

B) Exercise has been shown to help depression.

C) Meditation, prayer and yoga all help depression.

D) Low self-esteem, constant pessimistic views, negative thought patterns and low confidence, are more prone to depression

XII) Sleep ~ Depression can lead to poor function of the hypothalamus and pituitary causing excessive release of cortisol which can lead to poor sleep quality.

A) Cortisol ~ Prolonged secretion causes hyperglycemia which can lead to weight gain.

draconis

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draconis Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North East Posts: 2,930	Depression Thesis Depression Thesis This by no means should be used to self help one's self. If you think you have any depression talk to your doctor, now. It is okay to suggest ideas from this piece to him but he should have final say because each person needs to be treated for depression differently. I) Admitting ~ Before anyone can be helped or you can help yourself you have to admit you have depression. A) The first step to getting appropriate treatment for depression is a physical examination by a general physician 1) Medical conditions can cause the same symptoms as depression and need to be ruled out. 2) Alcohol and drug use needs to be told to the doctor. 3) Family history of depressive illness. B) Psychological evaluation by a psychiatrist or psychologist. II) Stats ~ A) Every year just under 10% of people in the United States suffer from depressive illness to some degree. B) About twice as many females as males report or receive treatment for clinical depression. 1) Hormones may cause this discrepancy (menstrual cycle changes, pregnancy, miscarriage, postpartum period, pre-menopause, and menopause may trigger depression.) C) Men are less likely to admit to depression. 1) Four times the number of men commit suicide. 2) Men don't equate sexual problems with depression 3) Men tend to ask less of their friends about depression D) Antidepressants work for 35 to 45% E) Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has an 80% relapse rate F) 27% of individuals with substance abuse disorders develop depression G) 80% of those treated for depression show an improvement within four to six weeks III) Lack ~ Although most depression can be helped only a small percentage actually gets what they need. IV) Mind and Body ~ Many people that are depressed have physical and psychological problems. V) Want ~ Although many will tell a person to “pull themselves together” for the depressed it isn’t that easy. A) 54% of people believe depression is sign of personal weakness. VI) Signs ~ of depression vary from person to person but can include the following. A) Appetite and/or weight loss B) anxious, C) “empty” mood D) Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex E) Feelings of pessimism F) Feelings of guilt, G) Feelings of worthlessness, H) Feelings of helplessness. I) Irritability J) Decreased energy, being “slowed down” K) Fatigue L) Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions M) Sleep troubles (Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping ) N) Appetite and/or weight loss O) Overeating and weight gain P) Persistent sad, Q) Feelings of hopelessness, R) Restlessness S) Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain T) Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts U) Inappropriate social behavior V) Poor judgment W) Increased sexual desire X) Racing thoughts Y) Decreased need/want for sleep Z) Grandiose notions AA) Increased talking AB) Headaches AC) Back pain AD) Muscle pain AE) Joint pain AF) Chest pain AG) Digestive problems AH) Dizziness or lightheadedness AI) Diminished ability to experience pleasure. VII) [omitted from final] VIII) Bipolar Disorder ~ A) Not everybody with the genetic makeup that causes vulnerability to bipolar disorder will have the illness. B) It runs in families. C) Additional factors, possibly stresses at home, work, or school, are involved in its onset. IX) Chemical level ~ A change in levels of certain neurotransmitters, namely serotonin and norepinephrine may increase the risk of depression. A) Serotonin is believed to play an important role in the regulation of anger, aggression, body temperature, mood, sleep, vomiting, sexuality, and appetite. B) Norepinephrine has come to be recognized as playing a large role in attention and focus. C) Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), Magnesium, Ginkgo Biloba ,Siberian Ginseng, Zinc, Biotin:, B vitamins: and Chromium may all help with depression. X) Affects ~ 1 in three that have depression developmental neurological disorders, mainly ADD/ADHD XI) Enviroment ~ plays a role in depression A) Diet may play a role a link has been found with the absence of omega-3 fatty acids . B) Exercise has been shown to help depression. C) Meditation, prayer and yoga all help depression. D) Low self-esteem, constant pessimistic views, negative thought patterns and low confidence, are more prone to depression XII) Sleep ~ Depression can lead to poor function of the hypothalamus and pituitary causing excessive release of cortisol which can lead to poor sleep quality. A) Cortisol ~ Prolonged secretion causes hyperglycemia which can lead to weight gain. draconis