Which type of depression do you have?

[noname223]

There are different types of depressions.
I can't summarize them all. I will link an article which elaborates on them.

Types of Depression

There are many types of depression. They share some symptoms but affect people differently. WebMD explains various types of depression and their treatments.

www.webmd.com

Seemingly there are 7 common types but the article describes even more. I think it would be also interesting to describe your symptoms.

I have bipolar depression. Partly it is treatment resistant. The treatment does help but I still have a lot of suicidal thoughts. These thoughts stem partially from my illness but also from my life circumstances.

My symptoms vary. I had for like 2,5 years in my life severe psychosomatic pain due to my bipolar depression. I was very agitated. It was unbearable.

The worst symptoms are currently: anxiety, very low resilience, low self-esteem, trouble making decisions, feeling hopeless (but in my case that is also a quite rational thought), having downs in the evening

How would you classify your depression? Which are the worst symptoms?

 

[Achlys]

Based on the page you linked, I would be classified as having "persistent depressive disorder," since I've been severely depressed for many years. I did almost enter psychosis several years ago, though, but I doubt I have psychotic depression. That was more of a one-off situation.

I also don't know if this qualifies me for treatment-resistant depression, but I've tried two (maybe three) antidepressants. Both made me feel worse in one way or another. One of them killed my appetite, and I lost 10 lbs in less than a week. Because of those bad experiences, I haven't tried any more. Well, that and because I'd still want to ctb due to other issues, I'm afraid.

 

[.............]

I've been officially diagnosed with major depression.

 

[hungry_ghost]

Apparently the never-relenting variety.

 

[pikku.tiikeri]

Mine would be 'situational' depression according to the article, as I became depressed after losing my soulmate. But the article also says it's not a technical term in psychiatry, so I don't know what the technical term is.

 

[Kismet]

I thinkI have the bipolar one. I can have some ups that are insane and downs that make me impossible to be around. Been this way since I can remember. Sometimes the ups will last a few weeks, wish I could figure out how to make them stay or repeat more often

Lose interest in things off and on, obsessive sometimes, addictive for sure. I hate mornings, they are literally the worst. I lose interest in everything at some point. Procrastinate pretty bad.

Can't sleep at night, always a struggle and lucky if I get 4 to 5 hours. Takes me about 4 hours to fall asleep thinking about all the regrets of the day, maybe that's normal for most though.

Suicidal thoughts most every night, wish life had a switch. Wish I could talk to someone like a doctor or therapist, but can't bring myself to do it. Gotta present like nothing is wrong for some reason

 

[WorthlessTrash]

Whatever depression caused by sex dysphoria falls under.

 

[locked*n*loaded]

I don't know what specifically to call it, but I call it the bad kind that doesn't go away.

 

[lavendersrue]

I've been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, and I experience a lot of the symptoms described in the article. I also experience PMDD.

When I'm not having an episode, I'm super upbeat! I invest a lot of time in skincare and beauty routines. I exercise regularly and maintain a balanced diet. I'm very tidy and organized. I like going on impromtu roadtrips and learning new things.

When I'm having an episode (which generally lasts for a few months) I become gloomy. I sleep all the time during the day, but have trouble falling asleep at night. I neglect my personal hygiene, and usually gain anywhere from 5 to 30 lbs (2 to 14 kg) due to poor diet and lack of exercise. My room always falls into complete disarray. I always feel fatigued.

The worst symptom is, of course, suicidal thoughts. I constantly feel sad and hopeless.

The second-worst is dissociation. I've only experienced it maybe twice or so, but it's terrible. I don't feel like myself, and sometimes I seriously don't recognize myself in the mirror. A lot of people describe it as having an out-of-body experience. I always struggle to remember things that occur during this period, even major life events. My memories are a bit like looking through a blurry lense. Sort-of detached and cloudy. One time it was so bad that, not only was I institutionalized, but I was put on an antipsychotic.

 

[lofticries]

Major depression mos def.

 

[rattenkrieg]

Currently dealing with post-manic depression.

 

[fox_wannabe]

bipolar type 2 but sometimes I feel like dysthemia. Especially during everyday activities.

 

[No Entertainment]

Based on article above I would be classified as having Atypical depression.

 

[xxxbmw]

I think I have major depressive disorder