5.8% of the adult population in Singapore suffered from Major Depressive Disorder.
Anxiety disorders might lead to depression due to our protective tendency of avoidance, running away and psychological we are tricked to not deal with the stresses, thus not able to build up capacity to deal with challenges in life which is an essential part of growth.
All forms of depressive disorder experience some of the following symptoms:
Feelings of sadness or unhappiness
Diminished appetite or change in weight
Slowed thinking or speech
Loss of interest in activities or social gatherings
Fatigue, loss in energy, sleeplessness
Feelings of guilt or anger over past failures
Trouble concentrating, attending, indecisiveness
Anger or frustration for no distinct reason
Thoughts of dying, death and suicide
Reduced self-esteem and self-confidence
Ideas of guilt and unworthiness (even in a mild type of episode)
Bleak and pessimistic views of the future
Ideas or acts of self-harm or suicide
Disturbed sleep
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Mild persistent depression (dysthymia) tends to have the following diagnostic guidelines:
Depressed mood, loss of interest and enjoyment, and increased fatiguability are usually regarded as the most typical symptoms of depression, and at least 4 or 5 above symptoms described above should usually be present for a definite diagnosis. None of the symptoms should be present to an intense degree. Minimum duration of the whole episode is about 2 weeks. An individual with a mild depressive episode is usually distressed by the symptoms and has some difficulty in continuing with ordinary work and social activities, but will probably not cease to function completely.
Severe depressive disorder tends to have the following diagnostic guidelines:
In a severe depressive episode, the sufferer usually shows considerable distress or agitation, unless retardation is a marked feature. Loss of self-esteem or feelings of uselessness or guilt are likely to be prominent, and suicide is a distinct danger in particularly severe cases. It is presumed here that the somatic syndrome will almost always be present in a severe depressive episode. During a severe depressive episode it is very unlikely that the sufferer will be able to continue with social, work, or domestic activities, except to a very limited extent.
Thousands of people have totally overcome depression :
It is formed, we are not born with depression.
Value yourself
Take care of your body
Surround yourself with good people
Give of yourself; serve
Learn how to deal with stress
Quieten your mind
Set realistic goals
Break up the monotony
Avoid alcohol and other drugs
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