The theory of chronic sorrow is not a new one. It was introduced in the early sixties as a way of explaining the ongoing waves of grief experienced by parents of children with severe mental disabilities (Eakes, Burke, & Hainsworth, 1998). Since this early conceptualization, the theory has evolved significantly and has demonstrated important applications to nursing practice; by understanding how chronic sorrow affects patients, nurses are better equipped to guide them through this distinct and unique
clinical depressions. The general idea is that anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, somatisation and adjustment reactions are all different entities, but in practice it is not always that clear-cut. Major depression, as defined by psychiatrists, is unfortunately relatively common. What is depression? The term "affect" refers to one's mood or "spirits." "Affective disorder" refers to changes in mood that occur during an episode of illness marked by extreme sadness (depression) or excitement
interpersonal relationships that may have promoted the onset of depressive symptoms and an inability to effectively communicate is captivating because I believe that one of the most essential skills of an effective counselor is to be an attentive listener who is able to unveil aspects of a client’s life that are causing significant distress or impairment. With that said, interpersonal psychotherapy’s focus on problem areas, depressive symptoms, and being in the here-and-now moment is really appealing
Than the Blues: A Look into Depressive Disorders This paper will focus on depressive disorders, and it will describe what they are, how they manifest themselves, what causes them and/or what makes certain individuals susceptible to the disorder as compared to others. This piece will also describe the most common treatment practices, and the effectiveness of these treatments. It will conclude by offering some testimonials from individuals who suffer from depressive disorders as well as some additional
Depression is one of the most common mental heath problems. People that have it have most likely experienced some kind of loss. The loss is not limited to a death of an important person in the patient’s life, but can also be the loss of an important relationship, the loss of status, the loss of health, etc. Sufferers have a negative opinion of themselves, pessimistic look at life and over-generalized memories. In addition, they may experience self-critical and suicide thoughts. In severe cases,
achievement you look at the criteria of w... ... middle of paper ... ...rted (pg.330). Dealing with recovering from and eating disorder and dealing with my parents finding out about a lot of my secrets my hormonal response was putting my body into a depressive state. As a girl I am more likely to go into depression then a boy (pg.330). Though a lot of girls relate to depression because of early maturing a lot of other factors are involved (Pg.330).a lot of times girls don’t know how to deal with everyday
David Myers, is the most common disorder that causes patients to seek treatment and 17 percent of adults in the United States face depression at some point during their lifetime (Myers 621, 2013). According to the DSM-IV-Tr, as cited by Myers, a depressive episode occurs when someone shows five characteristics of depression for a period of two or more weeks. Characteristics of depression are a depressed mood for a majority of the day, diminished interest, weight loss or gain, insomnia or oversleeping
reported cases of depression between men and women, which indicate that more than twice the numbers of women than men are clinically depressed. According to the numbers of reported cases of depression, 25% of women and 10% of men will have one or more episodes of clinical depression during their lifetimes. The biologic basis of Clinical Depression originates in the brain. Your brain is made up of a complex network of nerve cells, called neurons and of brain chemicals, called neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters
Case #4: T. F., A 28-year-old Government Employee Diagnosis 296.33 (F33.2) Major Depressive Disorder, recurrent, severe with melancholic features A 28-year-old male government employee referred to as T. F. is displaying signs and describing symptoms that meet criteria for major depressive disorder (MDD) in the depressive disorders diagnostic class of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013). Therefore, a diagnosis of MDD
recurrent and lead to substantial impairment in an individual's ability to take care of their everyday responsibilities. The ICD-10 classification of mood disorders includes different forms of depression such as: bipolar affective disorder, depressive episode,
features of major depression and the features of bipolar 1 disorder. As we explore the distinction between both, we will also take into perspective the effect of each disorder as it relates to gender difference. And lastly, what makes them so different? Major depression or clinical depression is mood disorder that is characterized by the persistent feeling of sadness or the loss of interest in daily activity, which causes significant impairment in the individual’s life. Some of the major features that
rollercoaster. Most patients are diagnosed in their late teens to early adulthood, usually before 24. There are two episodes that the patient may express, manic and depression. The major sign of manic episodes is overly excitement. Mania can be characterized by elevated irritation, leading to violent behavior. Also extreme happiness is present causing rapid talking and racing thoughts. Depressive episodes can be characterized by mood changes during daily chores. Loss interest in things that once pleasured them
has many degrees of severity from a passing feeling to a serious illness, which destroys lives and relationships. Major depressive disorder is the most severe form of depression. It is extreme and persistent, rendering the patient inconsolable and helpless (1). Depressed patients often cannot continue working and have difficulty dealing with family and friends. Other symptoms of major depression are deep despair, misery, irritability, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, change in eating and sleeping
There is the previously mentioned social anxiety disorder as well as the possibility of general anxiety disorder. These disorders seem to compound or even feed off one another. The combination of major depressive disorder with an anxiety disorder, particularly social anxiety disorder, has led to feelings of profound isolation and sense of personal worthlessness that has had a significantly negative impact on Reznor’s functioning and personal
uniformed cycle, worsening depressive episodes, and creating ‘wannabe depressives,’ that turn into real depressives. Mental health romanticization is dangerous. Educating the general public, as well as online communities, about the reality of depression can help to abolish this ideal of a beautiful suffering. Mental Health is a person's mental condition in regard to emotional, social, and psychological well being. Everything from relationships,
adult. As a result of using these 4 search terms, articles were found. The following literature review provides a brief summary of information contained in those articles. Bipolar disorder is a type of a brain disorder, which is also known as manic-depressive illness. it causes unusual changes in the mood, activity level , energy, and capability of performing daily tasks. For example, some people may feel very happy and energetic and suddenly their mood change causes them to be sad and less energetic
Chapter 10 titled “Depressive and Bipolar Disorders” discussed in detail the history of mood disorders that included depressive, major depressive, persistent depressive and disruptive mood dysregulation disorders. Chapter 10 articulated the causes of depression along with discussing a variety of treatment options available to match the child’s individual need. The chapter further reviews the associated characteristics of depression along with the theories currently presented by research. There are
disorders are bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder which are described as disturbances in mood, behavior and emotion.“ Bipolar disorder is a complex disorder in which the core feature is pathological disturbance in mood ranging from extreme elation, or mania, to severe depression usually accompanied by disturbances in thinking and behavior, which may include psychotic symptoms, such as delusions and hallucinations” (Craddock, Jones 1999). Major depressive disorder or unipolar depression is
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks”. Furthermore, in this paper I will be discussing bipolar disorder and a case involving a woman named Mary. Mary is a middle-aged Caucasian woman that is married and I’m assuming is living in mental institution because in her interview she explains that her husband
One of the main treatments for bipolar disorder is by using mood stabilizers and antipsychotics to treat both the mania and depressive side of the bipolar disorder. The issue with using traditional mood stabilizers is that disorder itself fluctuates increasingly between mania and depression. The nature of the disease causes it to be difficult to treat because the onset of symptoms