Information and resources on depression

There are two main types of depression that stem from anxiety: agitated depression and akathitic depression.  Both of these types of depression include suffering from a phobia wherein there is an abnormal amount of fear of a specific object or situation.  Most phobias are due to a person's overactive imagination leading to an irrational fear.  However, it is important to note that akathitic depression is not as common as agitated depression.  Akathitic depression is simply a state of depression, which presents itself as anxiety without the symptoms of panic.  Agitated depression is far more common.

Agitated depression is a depressive state, which presents itself as anxiety.  It includes suicide, insomnia, unspecified panic and a general sense of dread.  This type of depression is treated with antidepressants, however this may only increase a person's heart rate even more.  In such a case an anticonvulsant such as Depakote(r) and/or lithium may also be administered in order to reduce the person's anxiety.  Of course, therapy is also an important part of the treatment process.  Through this therapy a person is helped to get away from the source of their anxiety.
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Articles on depression

Anxiety and depression
Anxiety is an important emotion, which is designed to help increase a person's survival rate.  It is defined as negative emotions and consists of fear, worry and sometimes even physical symptoms such as nausea or chest pains.

Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is also known as manic depression.  Oftentimes, people who suffer from this disorder have been described as moody, melancholy, and dark.  These descriptions stem from the misunderstanding that surrounds this disorder.

Clinical depression
Clinical Depression is a mental illness that is characterized by a lengthy time during which a person is sad.  However, it is important to understand that just because a person is being gloomy, doesn't mean that they are depressed.

Factors for depression
There are many factors, which can contribute to the cause of depression.  These factors may act alone or in combination to cause a depressed person to feel the way that they do.

Postpartum depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a medical condition that can cause a woman to experience extreme depression and anxiety after birthing a baby.  This occurs when she should be her happiest.

Seasonal affective disorder
While Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) mildly affects 25% of the population, it severely affects another 5% of the population.  This is a form of depression, which usually starts in September but reaches its peak in January and February.

Signs and symptoms of depression
Clinical depression is characterized by the inability to concentrate; loss of appetite; feelings of extreme sadness, helplessness, guilt, hopelessness; insomnia; and thoughts of death. 

St. John's wort and depression
St. Johns Wort is an excellent homeopathical way in which to treat depression.  This is a bright yellow flower with ray-like petals that make it look like a sun.  Sometimes this plant is also known as Klamath weed or Goat Weed.

Subtypes of depression
Oftentimes, depression is divided into subtypes.  These subtypes are based upon the symptoms that are exhibited with each type of depression.

Tips for reducing depression
Today more and more people find themselves suffering with depression.  Regardless as to why you may feel depressed, there are some simple ways in which you can significantly reduce your depression.

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