Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person’s thoughts, behavior, tendencies, feelings, and sense of well-being. A depressed mood is a normal temporary reaction to life events such as loss of a loved one.Melancholic depression is a form of major depressive disorder (MDD) which presents with melancholic features. Although melancholic depression used to be seen as a distinct disorder.The disorder can affect many areas of life, including work, school, and relationships. It may also impact mood and behavior as well as various physical functions, such as appetite and sleep. People with MDD often lose interest in activities they once enjoyed and have trouble getting through the day.
*Symptoms of depression:
- persistent feelings of extreme sadness for a long period of time
- loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable
- having a lack of energy or feeling fatigued
- feeling anxious or irritable
- eating too much or too little
- sleeping too much or too little
- experiencing changes in body movement (for example, jiggling your leg when you didn’t before)
- difficulty concentrating, making decisions, and remembering things
- thinking or talking about death or suicide
- suicide attempt
- loss of pleasure in all or most daily activities
- lack of reactivity to positive news and events
- deep feelings of despair and worthlessness
- sleep disruptions
- significant weight loss.