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Q: Why did they bother changing Clinical depression to Major depression?
or am i wrong? From what i know they changed clinical depression to major depression. why? or are they two seperate types of depression? to me it seems like they changed it to make it sound more serious

A: To differentiate it from other diagnoses such as dysthymia. Dysthymia is a clinical diagnosis, so is technically a clinical depression, but it is chronic and mild, compared to major depression which is acute and severe.

Q: What do ppl mean by “clinical depression” as opposed to “major depression”?
I just saw someone say “clinical depression” or “major depression,” in giving answer, which is what got me wondering if it’s supposed to be worse than major depression or less so.

I’m partly wondering because clinical depression isn’t in the psychiatric lexicon. It is a popular term.

A: It is the same thing, to make a diagnosis of major depression there must be a set of specific clinical symptoms hence the term.
It is very different from being sad or upset or miserable.
Treatment is different for each type of depression.

Q: Is clinical depression and Major Depressive Disorder the same thing?
I am 21 and have been treated for clinical depression with anti-depressants(prozac) since early this year. Is clinical depression and Major Depressive Disorder the same thing?

A: ask in health? x

Q: Is Clinical Depression and Major Depressive Disorder the same?
Is Clinical Depression the same as Major Depressive Disorder?Or is it a different illness?

Hi how is everyone? I am 21 years old and for the last 5 or so months i have been treated for clinical depression with Fluoxetine(Prozac). The dose was recently upped to 40mg by my GP in Glasgow.Thank you for reading.

A: Yes its the same i 16 and i have exactly the same as you apart from i had an allergic reaction to prozac blah blah blah you don’t need to know. I’ve worked out that in england doctors tend to call it clinical rather than an major depressive disorder. i have no idea why but in america and places like that the tend to call it a major depressive disorder.

If you ever need somebody to talk to I’m here don’t be afraid to ask.Its easier to talk to somebody you don’t know.

Q: Can a potassium deficiency cause a relapse of major clinical depression?
My Mother has recently relapsed into deep depression. She has been suffering from depression for many years but had it under control with meds. After Christmas, I noticed her sliding backwards and before I could get her in for a doctor’s appointment, she was very low. I took her to the emergency room last night for dehydration and the doctor told us she has a UTI and very low potassium. The Doctor said the low potassium could cause the symptoms of depression. He suggested I put off for a few days starting her on the respiridol the Psyc. prescribed to see if the anitbiotics and potassium bring her back up.. I can’t get in touch with her Psyc. because it is through the local Mental Health Center and there is no communication until Monday.
Apparently low potassium levels CAN mimic the symptoms of depression. My Mother walked in my door this morning with her laundry. She had not gotten up off her sofa in a week. She had not changed her clothes or taken a shower. But this morning she felt like getting up and doing her laundry. She ate 2 eggs for breakfast (she hadn’t eaten much in a week) and wants to go grocery shopping. She has been hospitalized in the past for depression, even had ECT. She was presenting the same symptoms as when she was at her worst. So…yes. Low potassium levels can present itself as major depression.

A: Unlikely, low potassium would be more likely cause heart problems;

EDIT>>> I just found the link below. It says that mood changes can occur in someone already suffering depression so I stand corrected!

Q: What’s the difference (if there is any) between major depression and clinical depression?
I am just curious.

A: Clinical depression (also called major depressive disorder, or unipolar depression when compared to bipolar disorder) is a common mood disorder in psychology and psychiatry, in which a person’s enjoyment of life and ability to function socially and in day to day matters is disrupted by intense sadness, melancholia, numbness, or despair.

Clinical depression differs from the common term depression and the everyday expression of “feeling depressed”. It is diagnosed medically, and treated by therapy and possibly antidepressant drugs. There are several subtypes, some of which meet the popular perception of sadness, agitation and disruption of sleeping and eating, and others of which do not disrupt enjoyment of good things but create a highly disruptive cycle of inner paralysis and lethargy.

Major depression or clinical depression is one of several mood disorders. Although many things can trigger an episode of major depression, the end result is that the brain’s chemical balance becomes unbalanced. There really is no difference between major depression and clinical depression. This type of depression is also called unipolar depression, as differentiated from bipolar depression, which is the depressive state of manic-depression (which is now called bipolar disorder

Q: Is anyone taking Effexor XR for clinical (major) depression?
I am just curious to those who have the same diagnosis as I have and are or have taken this drug for it. What is your experience with it? I read that a high percentage of people have insomnia with it. That is one thing I am definatley trying to avoid! I know it will take weeks before I know how it’s going to affect me, but I would like to hear some advice/get knowledge about anyone that it has been perscribed to with people diagnosed with clinical depresson like me. Thank you

A: I was on a high dose of Effexor for probably up to 8 years.

Personally I felt it really helped, however it is one of those things you do have to take consistantly at the times it is prescribed to you, that is crucial.

I found when I was well, I stopped because I didn’t think I needed it anymore, so when I stopped my world crashed in around me.

So to be honest, I really belive it is a good one to take, stay with the prescribed dosage and don’t stop suddenly.

The only reason I stopped was to change to a different type of medication.

Q: Is Clinical Depression the same as Major Depressive Disorder?
Hi how is everyone. I am 21 years old and for the last 5 or so months i have been treated for clinical depression with Fluoxetine(Prozac). The dose was recently upped to 40mg by my GP in Glasgow.My question is is Clinical Depression the same as Major Depressive Disorder?Or is it a different illness? Thank you for reading.

A: My dear Linda,
May God bless you.
The clinical depression is same as major depression if the person feels isolated from the society and has very poor expression of his or her feelings.
In your case, it may be possible for the drug to work and relieve your depression, but in reality, when we change some of our obsessive thoughts to more practical thoughts and combine it with a good life style of work, exercise and nourishment along with proper rest and recreation, it works the best for our recovery. Depression is not a permanent disease that can never be improved or cured.Please remember this.
Ramesh.

Q: Major Clinical Depression – any new meds or help out there?
I was diagnosed with major clinical dep. a few yrs. ago and have tried numerous medications. It started out as just major fatigue and the doctors I have seen all jumped straight to depression as the cause and put me on different meds (I have tried at least 8-10 meds) nothing has helped so far. I have also been in counseling with the meds. The only thing that seems to help the fatigue and depressed mood is Ultram (I know this is just supposed to be for pain and I haven’t been taking it for the right reason but for some reason it helps) – I have been taking way too much of it for a long time because I don’t know what else to do. I am so tired of going to different docs and they all just guess at what meds to put me on – I was on Provigil for the fatigue for about 6 mnths (it was great) then it stopped working. I am trying to get my kids back (taken by the state of TN for “neglect” although there was NO neglect – long story), keep my job and home, and keep my marriage together. Pls help!

A: There are many new medicines. Often I go to the Doctor and the drug company rep is always leaving samples of clinical drugs for depression, anxiety etc. I have a friend who has been “clinical” all of his life and he is aware of the new drugs reps leave. I also had another friend who tried 12 different anti-depressants before they found one that did not make them physically ill with side-effects, or in a “numb” state. Go to your G.P/Psychiatrist etc and talk about these. They can give you 2 week sample packs to see if the medication is okay and that you don’t suffer too many side effects. As a last note, please don’t stop taking any medication that you are on unless your Doctor okays it as it can leave you in a real mess.Here are some links for sites that list antidepressant drugs available: (1)http://www.support4hope.com/medications/antidepressants/index.htm (2)http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/depression/treatment/antidepressants/antidepressant_list.asp Take care sweety and always remember that there is light at the end of the tunnel xxx EDIT: In response to the person who answered after me, that is a real negative view of anti-depressants. Firstly, they will only stuff you up if they are not used in the manner and for conditions as they are prescribed for. Secondly, these drugs help people function and regain control so that they can hold down jobs, cope in social situations and be able to maintain balance in the home and in personal relationships. etc. Thumbs down to the stereotypes and stigma.

Q: Do you think the “Rich and the Famous” are usually suffering from major depression?
Do you think that these drug overdoses are a direct impact of major clinical depression?

A: That is an absolute fact. The “stars” are more of falling stars many times in their lives and they cover up their superficiality with alcohol, drugs, illegal drugs, personal doctors and many times die.
They are more sensitive because they have so many stressors. That is why many people who win the lottery either lose the money, end their lives or are more miserable.
It is a sad state of affairs and I wish someone like the pharmacies would keep closer tabs on prescriptions they are giving out.
Your assistant

Q: anyone ever suffer from major clinical depression (not the “ohh, i feel a little down ” kind).?
. I’m going through therapy and seeing a pychiatrist, but nothing is helping. how did you finally get out of it and how did you help yourself get out of it. ?

thanks very much

A: This is such a difficult question to answer but I will try.

I suffered from depression as a teenager, and was considered severely depressed for almost a year. Luckily I had a psychiatrist who was not medicine crazy. He tried to work through my issues without medication and it worked. However, not everyone is like this and sometimes a period of medication helps even people out and get on their feet. Here is basically how I have managed the depression, 18 years later.

1. I basically refused to believe that this condition would control the rest of my life, so I did everything possible to keep the depression under control. This includes diet, exercise, refusing to listen to long to depressing music (sounds silly but true), setting goals (in all areas of my life like education, professionally, etc) and talking to other people for support when I could not be strong enough to handle things by myself.

2. I won’t go into much detail, but my faith has helped me a lot and is a source of rejuvenation and strength at times. In all honesty, not all the time does prayer, meditation, etc seem to work in practically helping me, but it does often so i keep doing it. :)

3. Creating a support network so I can call, write or visit people who make me remember that there are lots of wonderful, beautiful things in this world. All of these people know my situation and have always been there to pull me out of dark times.

4. I have taken a more existential viewpoint of life, in its absurdity, and it really makes me laugh, literally. I really try to see and interpret situations as they really are, without letting my emotions take control and confuse me. Things are truly never as bad as they seem and even if they are terrible, they usually pass by relatively quickly. I believe that people who have experienced much worse things than me would agree.

5. Accept that sometimes there is nothing at all you can do but just wait a few days or so for the dark hours to be over. As much as I would like to say that my depression is gone all the time, it is not. And sometimes I can do absolutely nothing to control or stop it. On those days, I just remember to eat well, sleep well, exercise and honestly just wait for the storm to be over. And it usually is over in a few days if I dont force myself to dwell on things for too long.

Finally, take all I have said here with a grain of salt. Your depression may need to be handled in a completely different way. I just gave you the basics about how I have dealt with my own struggle. It is not a perfect way, but it has worked for me so far. Take care and good luck. I’m sure you will figure out a method to cope.

Q: American in Northern Ireland: Psychiatrist for Major Depression?
I have recently relocated to the UK for job purposes. Over the past few months, I have begun to develop symptoms of major clinical depression. Although I have been trying to avoid it, it has become such an impediment to my daily functioning that I believe I now need psychiatric intervention. However, the medical system is so different here that I do not know where to start. And being depressed, I’m so emotionally and mentally ‘tired’ that I hardly have the energy to type this. The GPs that I have seen are more aloof than I’m accustomed to in the US. They are happy to write prescriptions for SSRIs like Lexapro, but my understanding is that I’d be put on a very long waiting list to see a specialist psychiatrist, up to 6 months. Does anybody out there have any experience with this?

A: Sorry about your problem but I can relate. I can tell you what has made a HUGE difference in my life and can give you some hope. Go to Amazon.com and order a book called “Mood Cure”. It gives you a simple questionaire and recommends how to solve these problems. It explains everything. This is where I learned about 5-HTP. Please check into it. It’s not for everyone but can help many. They carry it at most health stores. Please just get the book please. I am not selling the book, it is just what helped me. Good luck.

Q: I have major clinical depression, but I don’t want to help myself, what is wrong with me?
I have been to the doctor, I have full on depression, but I can’t make myself want to feel better. I have the medication, but I don’t want to deal with the side effects. Also, in a weird way I want to keep feeling the pain because in a weird way it makes me feel better. I’m also using my depression as an excuse a lot lately. Don’t get me wrong, I know depression is a serious thing, but I guess I can’t get myself to get it together. Suggestions?

A: from someone who has gone there and come back the other side let me try to clear up a few things for u
no one can and will ever be able to make someone do something in less they want to – in order for u to get better u need to want to get better – people all around u will want this for u but no one will be able to help u with this until u want to help yourself
anti depressant meds are weird in the way that they work- some can make u feel worse but their r some out their that can make u feel better- it will take at least 2 weeks for any drug to builds up in your System (until u feel any effect of that drug)
their is nothing weird about wanting to still feel the pain- think about this How do we know that we are alive without us being able to feel something ?
perhaps part of u think that u don’t deserve to feel or be better – u wantneed should be punished for something?
no one can make u want to get better but yourself i will not lie to u it is a hard long road ahead
for me i might have chosen to get better for my baby niece – to set a good example for her – or maybe that got me thinking about how i want to have a life and not a ‘lie’ about saying that u ‘feel good’ or r ‘doing good’
let me just say that to make any choice about your future and about your health u should really think about that choice with all that u have and depression is a medical disorder that affects the dopamine or serotonin in your brain these things are the stuff in your brain that makes u feel ‘happy’ – so therefore u r not really thinking with all that u would normally have
just work closely with your dr and get into counseling

Q: I think I have dysthymia, Only now I’m worried it is developing into major/clinical depression?
I’m 16 and I have felt very consiously depressed for atleast 3 years. I over the last few days have been researching depression and came across ‘dysthymia’. After extensive research, It seems to fit me nearly perfectly.

I looked because recently I felt a lot worse and have been crying alot and lying in bed hugging my pillow (ridicilious I know) and felt like this ALL day, everyday for the last few weeks. I feel as if I have lost my ability to think-very odd.

I don’t really know what is going on now but I believe I can use dysthymia to explain my present and past in that I feel as if being sad is normal etc. I feel as if right now my feelings are not something I am immune to-It is causing me to lose my logic almost.

Now I am convinced of this I don’t know what to do about it, I have explained over the series of questions on here that I have noone to confide in and need to sort my problems out alone.

I have failed miserably all 6 depression tests I have taken online, But still I don’t really feel as if it is a big-deal and that what I am feeling is normal. I am thinking about if I was to ‘get over’ how I currently feel, how I would change as a person and lose a massive part of my real personality.

I don’t really know what to do, I can’t seek help, Can’t tell anyone else and don’t really feel as if I can deal with it by myself, yet feel as if noone can really help me.

Sorry my question is long and thankyou for reading, If you can offer advice or feel as if you can help I’d be really greatful.

Thanks.
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A: It is normal to feel melancholy when you are growing from being a child to an adult. Look at the huge amount of music that appeals to this age group – not just today but for every generation.

I read your description of how you feel and I remember feeling and thinking the same things myself when I was 16. Especially when you say: ” I am thinking about if I was to ‘get over’ how I currently feel, how I would change as a person and lose a massive part of my real personality.” I remember thinking exactly the same.

But lying on your bed crying for days on end is quite extreme. I recommend you talk to your GP. Don’t worry. It’s not a big deal and you will still be “you” no matter what.

I hope that helps at least a little. You are obviously a sensitive and intelligent person, I hope you can abstract your situation and look at yourself as a third person. When you are feeling at your worst, try to see the big picture and imagine yourself happy again. That is going to happen. You are going to be happy. So just think of this period as a temporary inconvenience.

Q: whats the difference between clinical depression and MDD (major depressive dissorder)?
if you can list sites and such that would be great because i know im clinically depressed but i want to see if i have MDD and if there is a difference i would like to see the symptoms and information. thank you.

A: MDD is more severe.

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