Clinical Information About Major Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by sadness and despair that gradually worsens over time and may negatively impact several aspects of a person’s life, from their worldview to their capability to maintain relationships. It can also prevent them from feeling happy and motivated to attend school, go to work, perform activities of daily living, or enjoy their hobbies.
In the context of this guide, a patient has a recurrent and moderate Major Depressive Disorder, which means, as mentioned earlier, their depression comes and goes, and their depression is moderate.
Symptoms of moderate Major Depressive Disorder include:
- Having low self-esteem
- They will feel despair and hopelessness
- They will feel shame and guilt, even if they don’t have anything to be ashamed or guilty of
- They might also be plagued with excessive worry
- They might avoid social activities and start isolating themselves
- They will feel fatigued even if they haven’t exerted any physical activity or effort
- They will lack the motivation to do anything, even their hobbies
- Even if they were motivated, they might have trouble concentrating
- Their productivity will decline over time
- They might become easily irritated
- They will have difficulty sleeping
