Depression is one of the oldest identified mental disorders, and unlike grief, it is much more intense and long-lasting. Depression; It causes disruptions in important areas of your life such as work, family and social life. In the DSM diagnostic book, depression is defined as at least one of the following 9 symptoms and at least five of the first two symptoms lasting for two weeks and most of the day.
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Depressed mood (sadness, sadness, sadness) almost every day. hopelessness, feeling empty..)
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Loss of interest (decrease in activities or inability to enjoy)
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Appetite-weight change ( Losing or gaining weight for no reason)
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Insomnia or excessive sleeping
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Psychomotor retardation-agitation (slowness in movements or restlessness )
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Weakness-low energy
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Feelings of worthlessness and guilt
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Difficulties in focusing and making decisions
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Thoughts of death and suicide
There may be many possible reasons for depression. Common causes include:
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Family history; Your risk of developing depression is higher if there is depression or another mood disorder in your family.
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Early childhood traumas; Trauma experienced in early childhood can affect the way you respond to stressful situations in the future.
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Medical conditions; The risk of developing depression is higher in some conditions, such as chronic diseases, insomnia, chronic pain and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Substance use disorder; A history of drug or alcohol abuse increases the risk of depression.
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In addition, many factors such as chemical imbalances in the brain, low self-esteem, loss of a loved one, economic problems, and stressful life events contribute to the development of depression. can be effective.
Depression is diagnosed based on the signs and symptoms that appear, not on its causes. Whatever the cause of depression, the cognitive and behavioral dimensions play an important role in its continuation. Although there are many different approaches to treating depression, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy It is the type of psychotherapy whose effectiveness in depression has been best demonstrated by recent studies. The basis of cognitive therapy is that thoughts, emotions and behaviors are affected by each other. Cognitive therapy of depression aims to make adjustments to people's emotions and behavior by evaluating their thought processes, distorted thoughts and beliefs.
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