Depression Glossary, part 2 Dysthymia is a mild, though chronic, form of depression, with no sudden onset.
Interpersonal Therapy addresses life events that are potential triggers of depression (death of a loved one, changing a job, divorce, children leaving home). The therapist helps the patient connect his feelings to these events.
Nervous Breakdown A term never used by doctors but often used by patients to describe the moment when they can no longer hold it all together.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is related to the shorter daylight of fall and winter. SAD can cause lethargy, sluggishness, the blues, overeating and oversleeping. Some patients respond to light therapy.
Postpartum Depression follows the birth of a child, with symptoms of major depression.
Premenstrual Depression affects some women just prior to and during their periods. Its symptoms are the same as dysthymia's.
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