We know that there are many types of depression and also many degrees. We know mild depression, chronic depression and many other varieties of this emotional disorder that affects an increasing number of people. On this occasion we are going to identify the symptoms of severe depression, believing that the more we know about the disease, the more tools we will have to combat it.
Although its name can be quite scary, as with chronic depression, severe depression can also be cured. And for this we are not going to leave out any of the possible treatments. However, the first thing we must do is learn to identify this type of severe or clinical depression.
Symptoms of major depression
- The symptoms of major depression are the same as those of any other type of depression. To know if we are facing a serious depression or not, what we need is to know how many of the symptoms we have and for how long we have been suffering from them.
- We have to take into account sadness, anxiety, emptiness, loneliness, and anguish, lack of interest, crying, irritability, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and lack of concentration, suicidal thoughts, guilt, dietary changes, isolation and a series of physical symptoms such as muscle aches or headaches.
- With at least five of these symptoms appearing simultaneously for two weeks in a row, we may be talking about severe depression. So now is the time to look for the best treatment for depression. And the first step is to go to the family doctor, although the road to recovery will be long.
Treatment of major depression
- We already know many of the treatments for depression, because we are not willing to forget any of them. That is why we take into account pharmacological and psychological treatment and even electro convulsion, but also other alternative therapies such as Reiki, Acupuncture or Yoga.
- In any case, any treatment for severe depression must be personalized and take personal characteristics into account. Because the treatment will depend on age, health status, life habits and also the cause of depression and willingness to receive treatment.
- And although we are aware that many times the treatments are not effective at the first change and we must try other medications and other therapies, serious depression is cured. But for this we need a desire to overcome depression and a lot of support.