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Review Papers | Medicine and Dentistry | Ukraine | Volume 8 Issue 8, August 2019 | Rating: 6.3 / 10
The Use of Antidepressants by General Practitioners and Psychiatrists (Personal Experience)
Zoryana Lebedyn
Abstract: Depression can be compared to a fire that occurs in our head. Gradually, it burns what used to be pleasurable, leaving only the feeling of emptiness and sadness. It influences thoughts, emotions, thinking and affects the everyday activities. Depression is a disorder characterized by a constant state of sadness and hopelessness. Depressed person loses interest in any activity that is usually brings pleasure, as well as the inability to perform daily living activities. These symptoms should be permanent (at least two weeks). Bad mood once a month, with or without a reason, cannot immediately be called depression. This insidious disorder destroys relationships, impedes normal functioning and can even lead to job loss. Accumulation of problems, the lack of support from family members and the lack of skilled help can lead to even more devastating behavior and even suicide. This review article discusses the problems associated with the treatment of depression and the impact of this problem on the lives of Nations. The value of antidepressants in the treatment process discussed in details.
Keywords: major depressive disorder, depression, antidepressants, bipolar disorder, daily living activities
Edition: Volume 8 Issue 8, August 2019
Pages: 1353 - 1356