Personality Disorders Jun. 2014 | Page 6

Major depressive disorder

Clinical depression is an illness and a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with daily life for a long period of time.

CAUSES:

-Chemical changes in the brain.

-Alcohol or drug abuse.

-Sleeping problems.

-Stressful life events.

-Genetics.

-Medications that affect the brain, such as steroids.

SYMPTOMS:

-Agitation, irritability and anger.

-Fatigue and lack of energy.

-Feeling hopeless and worthless.

-Self-hate.

-Loss of interest in activities.

-Sudden change in appetite.

-Thoughts of death or suicide.