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Persistent depressive disorder is a continuous, long-term form of depression. You may feel sad and empty, lose interest in daily activities and have trouble getting things done. You may also have low self-esteem, feel like a failure and feel hopeless. These feelings last for years and may interfere with your relationships, school, work and ...
Anxious distress — depression with unusual restlessness or worry about possible events or loss of control; Mixed features — simultaneous depression and mania, which includes elevated self-esteem, talking too much and increased energy
For a diagnosis of persistent depressive disorder, the main indication for an adult differs somewhat from that of a child: For an adult, depressed mood occurs most of the day for two or more years. For a child, depressed mood or irritability occurs most of the day for at least one year.
Symptoms of depersonalization include: Feelings that you're seeing your thoughts, feelings, or body or parts of your body from the outside. For example, you may feel like you're floating in the air above yourself. Feeling like a robot or that you're not in control of what you say or how you move.
Anxious distress, when you're feeling symptoms of anxiety and fear that you're losing control. Melancholy, when you feel very sad and have a deep loss of pleasure. Psychosis, when your thoughts or emotions disconnect from reality. The timing of symptoms may be described as:
However, excessive, ongoing anxiety and worry that are difficult to control and interfere with day-to-day activities may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder. It's possible to develop generalized anxiety disorder as a child or an adult.
Both PMDD and PMS may cause bloating, breast tenderness, fatigue, and changes in sleep and eating habits. In PMDD, however, at least one of these emotional and behavioral symptoms stands out: Sadness or hopelessness. Anxiety or tension. Extreme moodiness.
Studies show that new fathers can experience postpartum depression, too. They may feel sad, tired, overwhelmed, anxious, or have changes in their usual eating and sleeping patterns. These are the same symptoms that mothers with postpartum depression experience.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's caused by an extremely stressful or terrifying event — either being part of it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
Types of adjustment disorders. The guidelines list six types of adjustment disorders: With depressed mood. Symptoms mainly include feeling sad, tearful and hopeless, very tired, and taking no pleasure in the things you used to enjoy. With anxiety.