low, sad state in which life seems dark and its challenges overwhelming
mania
opposite of depression, state of breathless euphoria, frenzied energy. the world is theirs for the taking
depressive disorders
what kind of depression is this?
they only suffer from depression
unipolar depression
bipolar disorder
alternate between periods of mania and depression
behavioral symptom of depression
are usually less active and less productive. spend more time alone and stay in bed more often.
cognitive symptom of depression
they hold extremely negative views about themselves, and blame themselves unnecessarily. they are often pessimistic and they feel they aren't intelligent.
physical symptoms of depression
headaches, indigestions, dizzy spells, constipation, general pain, etc. lack of sleep! they eat too little or too much and are often tired.
seasonal Major Depressive disorder
changes with the seasons
catatonic
immobility or excessive activity
peripartum
occurs during pregnancy or 4 weeks after birth
melancholic
almost unaffected by pleasurable events
exogenic
follows a stressful event: reaction
endogenic
a response to internal factors
oral stage and introjection of Freud and Abrahams theory
oral- the person sees them self in the person they mourn and in turn mourn themself
introjection- they direct all their feelings towards the loved one, towards themselves