Major Depressive Disorder:
Major depressive disorder is classified as a mood disorder that consists of abnormalities which affect mood, and functions such as appetite and sleep. It is characterized by the feelings of hopelessness, low self-esteem, worthlessness, guilt and agitation. When someone experiences intense and persistent feelings of sadness for longer periods of time, he might be suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD). Major depressive disorder is also called clinical depression. Depression is in fact much more than just sadness as it influences almost all aspects of one’s life. If you are tired of dealing with depression and want to feel like yourself again, connect with us today at First Light Psychological Services, to seek consultation, assessment and treatment for the disorder. In Kew Gardens, NY & Farmingdale, NY we have successfully treated a number of patients to get back to their normal days of life.
Signs and symptoms of Major depressive disorder:
Clinical depression is targeted by a depressed mood most of the day, other major symptoms include
- Daily fatigue
- Almost daily Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
- Attention deficit or difficulty in making decisions
- Daily based insomnia (lack of sleep) or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping)
- Restlessness or feeling slowed down
- Suicidal thoughts
- Significant weight loss or unexplained weight gain (of more than 5% of body weight per month)
- Loss of interest
If you are having most of these symptoms, start your depression therapy now, schedule a consultation today with First Light Psychological Services, to seek treatment in Kew Gardens, NY & Farmingdale, NY and let us help you identify and treat your symptoms of major depressive disorder to improve the quality of your life.
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Causes of Major depressive disorder:
Causes of Major depressive disorder includes:
- Idiopathic (unknown causes)
- Genetic inheritance
- Biological/Biochemical causes
- Environmental interactions
- Psychological factors
Complications of Major depressive disorder:
Major depressive disorder can result in behavioral, emotional and health issues that are quiet disturbing, some of the complications include:
- Excessive weight loss or obesity
- Physical illness or pain
- Drugs and alcohol abuse
- Panic disorder and anxiety
- Family problems, work and relationship issues
- Social isolation
- Suicidal tendency
- Self-harm
If you are suffering from these distressing complications of major depressive disorder, feel free to book for the treatment of major depressive disorder in Farmingdale, NY & Kew Gardens, NY while meet the experts on the floor, ready to help you to get rid of the disorder.
Diagnosis of Major depressive disorder:
You probably have a diagnosis of major depressive disorder if at least 5 of the given symptoms are present for more than 2 weeks and follow a change in behavior and function these symptoms involve:
- Concentration difficulty
- Loss of interest
- Fatigue
- Depressed mood most of the day
- Excessive weight loss or gain
- Sleeping disturbances
If you are diagnosed with major depressive disorder, we have treatment programs available at First Light Psychological Services, Farmingdale, NY & Kew Gardens, NY. Our team of experts are assisting the patients in the treatment of major depressive disorder in accordance with their symptoms.
Treatment of major depressive disorder:
Treatment of major depressive disorder includes both pharmacological and psychological approaches:
Medicines like anti-depressants, which involve selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclics are usually prescribed for the treatment of major depressive disorder, whereas psychological treatment for the disorder involves psychotherapy which includes:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Interpersonal therapy
At First Light Psychological Services, Farmingdale, NY & Kew Gardens, NY we are utilizing a holistic approach for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Major depressive disorder.