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Types of depression in women

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      Stella
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      Depression means to feel sad without enthusiasm and hope

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      Major Depression/ Depressive disorder:
      It is a type of generalized depression with lack of motivation for the things an individual used to enjoy over a long period of time. There is distancing from family and friends and avoiding activities that one usually enjoyed in the past.

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      Post Partum Depression (Baby blues):
      It occurs after delivery and disappears with the stabilization of the woman’s hormone. It manifest as sadness, anxiety and unexplained crying.

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      Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder:
      This occurs few days before the beginning of the menstrual cycle. She experiences negative thoughts, anxiety and disturbed mood

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      Perimenopausal Depression:
      It has to do with women approaching menopause. It manifest as mood swings, difficulty sleeping and hot flashes

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      Post partum depression

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      Depressive disorder:

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