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Double Depression

Double Depression: Introduction

Double Depression: Some people have a chronic but less severe form of depression, called dysthymic disorder, which is diagnosed when depressed mood persists for ... more about Double Depression.

Double Depression: Double depression occurs when someone with dysthymia experiences an episode of major depression. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Double Depression is available below.

Symptoms of Double Depression

• Hopelessness, a hallmark of depression, tends to be even worse in double depression.
• Persistent sadness, pessimism
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, low self esteem
• Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities, including sex
• Withdrawal from friends and family
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 24 symptoms of Double Depression

Double Depression: Complications

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• Suicidal thoughts (see Suicidal symptoms)
• Eating disorders
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Double Depression?

• Misdiagnosis of Double Depression
• Failure to diagnose Double Depression
• Hidden causes of Double Depression (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Double Depression

Causes of Double Depression

• Genetic basis
• Drug use
• Drug abuse
• Substance induced mood disorder
• Post partum
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See full list of 7 causes of Double Depression

More information about causes of Double Depression:

• Underlying causes of Double Depression

Treatments for Double Depression

• A strong social support system
• Change of diet or increase the amount of sunlight
• Antidepressants
• Counseling sessions
• Treatment for double depression is virtually the same as that for major depression. However, because people with double depression have often not been treated for their dysthymia, the goal of treatment is to get the person to feel better than she did before the episode of major depression. Medications are almost always needed. Psychotherapy of some type (e.g., cognitive, behavioral) is also essential in treating double depression
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Double Depression

Medical research articles related to Double Depression include:

• Outcome of depression in later life in primary care: longitudinal cohort study with three years' follow-up.
• Practice parameters for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with depressive disorders.
• Depression
• Depression clinical practice guidelines.
• Dysthymic Disorder (Overview)
• more research...»

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Article Excerpts about Double Depression

Some people have a chronic but less severe form of depression, called dysthymic disorder, which is diagnosed when depressed mood persists for at least 2 years (1 year in children) and is accompanied by at least 2 other symptoms of depression. Many people with dysthymia develop major depressive episodes. (Source: excerpt from The Invisible Disease Depression: NIMH)

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