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The focus
of
www.DepressionPlace.com
is
dysthymia
and major
depression,
but there
are other
types of
depression.
The
links
below
will help
you start
your
search.
First,
here are
some brief
descriptions
of the
various
types of
depression
other than
major
(clinical)
depression
and
dysthymic
disorder.
Any kind
of
depression
should be
assessed
by a
medical
professional.
There are
treatments
for all
types of
depression.
Bipolar
Depression
Bipolar
disorder
used to be
called
manic depression
or
manic depressive
disorder.
It is
characterized
by cycling
moods of
depression
and mania
(extreme
elation,
high
excitability).
Postpartum
Depression
Postpartum
depression
is the
depression
that
occurs
after a
woman
gives
birth. It
is often
called
"The Baby
Blues."
However,
it is a
serious
form of
depression
and needs
to be
treated
accordingly.
If you've
recently
had a baby
and you're
feeling
depressed,
talk with
your
doctor.
Seasonal
Affective
Disorder (S.A.D.)
Some
people are
depressed
each year
during the
winter
months
because of
the
reduced
number of
daylight
hours in
each day.
If you
find that
your
depression
begins in
mid to
late
October
and begins
to lift in
March, you
may have
S.A.D. One
of the
best
treatments
for this
is
full-spectrum
light
therapy.
More to
come
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