Atypical Depression

Atypical depression is a widespread mental disorder, a type of major depression characterized by complex treatment and special characteristics. This depressive condition is inherent in those people who previously suffered from classical depression. Psychiatrists believe that atypical depression is an easy form of bipolar disorder( manic-depressive psychosis).This mental disorder can develop in combination with other diseases: with thyroid hypothyroidism, in the presence of the absence of growth hormone

Atypical depression causes

The causes of atypical depression is: a violation in the brain of the chemical balance( serotonin, noradrenaline and dopamine);Genetic factor( genetics see a disruption of the connection between the 18 and 4 chromosomes);Disruption of the endocrine balance, as well as water-electrolyte metabolism;Loss of a loved one, interpersonal conflicts and a feeling of guilt;Violence( emotional, physical, sexual);Important events( loss of work, relocation, graduation from the school - institute, retirement);Heart disease, stroke, cancer, HIV;Alcohol and drug abuse;Expulsion from social groups;Voluntary self-isolation

Atypical depression symptoms

Symptomatic of atypical depression is instantaneous reaction to an event( joy or sadness);Sharp mood swings, increased sleepiness( up to 14 hours a day), nothing doing, loss of all interests and emotions, loss of sense of reality, constant overeating, sensitivity to refusal of any requests or deeds, a feeling of heaviness and heaviness in the limbs, a manifestation of excitementAnd anger

Atypical depression treatment

How to get out of depression yourself without doctors? Getting rid of depression should start with establishing the cause and desire of the patient to find a way out of depression. A good remedy for depression is an obligatory visit to psychotherapeutic sessions and compliance with all prescriptions of the doctor. The disorders found in the initial stage are treated more successfully and faster, so do not waste time. And in neglected form, a mental disorder can be successfully treated with antidepressant agents such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors and selective ones( iprazide, iproniazide, isoniazid and others), but they have a bad side effect. Therefore, in order to avoid this negative moment, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the diet prescribed by the doctor. A feature of this diet is the restriction of eating a meal rich in tyramine. And this smoked meat, salami sausages, smoked meat, pizza, sauerkraut, beer, soy and expired products. The tyramine found in these products inhibits the action of monoamine oxidase and amino acids. The very beginning of the disease is attributed to the adolescent period and all the treatment of a mental disorder is built on the intake of antidepressants and psychotherapeutic sessions. Psychological help in depression, and this family and group psychotherapy gives a positive result, but on condition of training for a long time( up to two years).Family psychotherapy is aimed at restoring relationships in the family, and the group therapy provides opportunities for establishing individual and group relationships in society. And thanks to psychotherapy that corrects deep changes in character, the patient

is gradually recovering. How to deal with depression

The best way to fight is to prevent relapses of depressive conditions. Prevention includes a healthy lifestyle, observance of all the regime moments, exercise, daily walks, favorite work, avoidance of conflict situations, various leisure activities with pleasant moments. Even if depressive conditions occur, a person will find the strength to recover faster. Stay calm when there are stressful situations, do not blame yourself for what is happening, analyze the situation and live with good thoughts on.

More articles on the topic:

1. Classical depression

2. Depression( Depressive states)