Depressed mood and thoughts

One of the most common symptoms of major depression is a depressed mood. If this is your first time experiencing depression, you may not recognize it as such! Even though you may feel sad, you may not recognize it as part of depression because you have been feeling so good the past few months. If you have been feeling down for a while but only recently developed symptoms, it’s important to remember that everyone goes through a depressed phase. The mood change is normal, and getting help is important if you’re experiencing anxiety-related blues.

Loss of interest in life

Although getting your Social Security number renewed is important, keeping your job is not the priority for many seniors. Getting enough sleep, losing weight, eating healthy meals, and watching your salt intake can all improve your mood. But the simple act of doing these things can make a difference.

Self-loathing

Finding a hobby or recreation that you love to do can help you feel content. But finding ways to feel bad about doing what you love can make you even more depressed. Keeping a journal can help you recognize negative thoughts and feelings and identify what drives them.

Social withdrawal

Don’t isolate yourself from people. Spend time with people you love. The feeling of being alone can be quite a negative feeling. Be sure to have realistic expectations about how often you should see a therapist.

Eating changes

You may have heard that you should “Just eat dessert” because it’s good for you. But does it matter what you eat during your last meal of the day? What about your first meal of the day? What about your 2-hour break between meals? The quality of your diet can make a difference in your mood, energy, and health.

Thoughts of death and suicide

It’s one thing to think of suicide but another to act on. The act of planning and trying to carry out suicide act can make you feel very, very depressed. So try to get help if you’re feeling that way.

What Are the Possible Side Effects of a Major Depressive Disorder Treatment?

Most people with major depression will experience the side effects of medication at some point. Although most patients can safely discontinue antidepressants when they start to feel better, a small percentage will develop a withdrawal syndrome after stopping the medications. This is known as the “blackout” or “switching” effect and is typically experienced by patients on monoamine-modulating drugs such as SSRIs (e.g., Celexa, Lexapro, etc.) as well as by patients on SNRIs (e.g., NUGGETS, Wellbutrin). During this period, you may experience the following:

• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Tremor
• sweats
• Muscle twitching
• Fever
• Chills
• Fatigue
• sweats and chills

It’s important to remember that the side effects of treating major depression are worth the benefits. Although many patients feel bad after they stop taking antidepressants, they experience a “reset” or “resignification” phase during which they feel much better than before they started taking medication.

Conclusion

If you’re feeling depressed or have been recently diagnosed with depression, it’s important to get help. There are many major depression disorder treatments, and the right treatment can make a difference in your life.

Still, it’s important to know the different treatments and therapies for major depression, so you can make an informed decision when deciding which treatment option is best for you.