Respond to each of the following discussion questions Discus

Respond to each of the following discussion questions.

Discussion Question 1: Have you ever been depressed? How would you distinguish from \"normal\" depression and a major depressive disorder?

Discussion Question 2: Which form of therapy do you personally find most appealing? Explain.

Discussion questions are worth a total of 50 points. See the below grading criteria.

Presented a clear and supported response to all aspects of the discussion questions. (20 points)

Justified ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from journals, texts, websites, and other references or personal experiences. (20 points)

Submitted on time using correct grammar and spelling. (5 points)

Response met word count requirements of 300 words for each post. (5 points)

Solution

1. Yes, I had depressed mood once upon a time. The normal depression ranges from hours to a week where the person functions reasonably well at work and put on a \"happy face\" in front of others, while deep down they feel quite depressed and disinterested in life. Whereas the major depression disorder will be trouble sleeping, losing weight, and generally feel agitated and irritable. Also continuously feel worthless and guilty.

2.I personally find the counseling (Psychotherapy) as the most appealing one. It would give support to the depressed people in terms of confidence, relationship, and love. But in the case of major depressive disorder, I would recommend medication (Pharmacotherapy) as next therapy in order to control the abnormal biological activity such as tiredness, headache, and body pain. Unfortunately some of the major depressed disorder people will hurt themselves with the suicidal thought or others, so the psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy may not work on them, thus doctors may suggest

ECT uses electrical pulses and rTMS uses a special kind of magnet to stimulate certain areas of brain activity. This helps the parts of your brain that control your mood work better.