Depression or Low Grade Depression

The main type of depression we hear about is major depression / major depressive disorder. However, there are many types of depression most people don't know about. Low grade depression (also known as persistent depressive disorder) is one of those types of depression.

In this video, Dr. Judy Ho, learn the differences of major depression vs low grade depression, how to spot those differences, and how to talk to your psychologist or other mental health provider about whether you are diagnosed with the right one.

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[paulspeaks]

Don't let the term "low-grade" let you think that PDD/Dysthymia is easy to deal with. While major depressive disorder makes virtually impossible to get out of bed, PDD makes you struggle to get out of bed. It's still very serious and can impact your life. In fact, the major problem with it is that many people with PDD accept that the depressive symptoms are part of their personality, which makes recovery much harder because you don't know what's you and what's the mental illness

[CasualProPlayer]

The problem is that there are many who confuse depression with being sad, frustrated and/or mad... I have been suffering for depression for so long now... Depression is like a numbness on your feelings, when you're happy is like you are not there, and you when are sad is like that's the real you, is like there is nothing that makes you feel more alive than feeling pain, is like the love is not there, you can only feel whole when you feel empty, you forget how to feel good, and the more you go deep into the abyss of sorrow and death is when you start feeling more alive, I have been trying to find my way out of this, but I cannot, I have been thinking to kill my self too, but I am weak... I tried pills, tried everything but I feel like I am a loosen piece on this world... I know far too well the pain of being born into this world... thank you if you stopped to learn about me...

[addconsole]

Regardless of grade or level of depression, we must give the same care to the affected person.

[patriaciasmith]

Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.

[lilyk]

I've been diagnosed with PDD. Turns out I've been suffering from the past three years with it. My mom still treats it like it's nothing.

[Xplreli]

Got diagnosed with dysthymia and major depressive disorder at 16. Recently diagnosed with ADHD at 21. Mental health is a struggle.

[jenifermorgan]

I was diagnosed with dysthymia at 38. My therapist thinks I've basically always had it. I know when it is getting worse when I quit laughing out loud, am easier to anger, and just disinterested in most things. It is almost like having a wet blanket on top of my emotions. I know it is hitting major depression when I struggle to shower, completely disinterested in cooking and feel like crying for no reason.

[GroovySpleen]

“At least a 2 year period” “goodness.” Me in my second decade of depression “this isn’t even my fina, form”

[smedmark]

That was a good introduction but we didn’t ever find out what the differences are, other than one is lower grade than the other. As someone who has been diagnosed with major depression, it would be helpful to have the detailed breakdown.

[lexikittnar]

As someone with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and severe depression, this really helps to show the differences. I have had to deal with GAD since I was 6 and depression since I was 13, its been rough, and this is really helpful to shed some light on the types of depression.

[rosasellers]

I have PDD and ptsd. Reading this comments I can definitely see myself in them. It’s hard to live with this every day. Life often feels meaning less. I’m always thinking of the darkness in humans and the fate of the world and just all of those things. I try to continue to find meaning in small things. I also think about how the universe aligns things for my benefit. The algorithm recommended this video at the right time and moment and I’m thankful for that and it gives me hope. My husband continues to take care of me even with my MH disorders. All these things mean something to me. I wish you all well

[jwes]

He always turns the questions to his own therapy when it involves his issues.We see it. We love you and the MedCircle content. Thank you.

[RosanneSol]

Hi MedCircle! I'm really curious about how this possibly relates to narcissistic abuse. Because I think that might be the case with me. Getting talked down, made feeling worthless, having a negative outlook on life, impacting your school/work and relationships, basically all areas of life. Maybe Doctor Ramani could do a video on (different forms of) depression and anxiety caused by narcissistic abuse?

[Yvonnaanderson]

This video describes my life for the last 9 years. Persistent. With random bouts of major depressive episodes but then back to low persistence. Coupled with anxiety so bad I can never catch my breath 🚶🏾‍♀️but I guess I’m good at hiding it. How ...depressing

[blackcatlady]

I was OFFICIALLY diagnosed with dysthymia when I was around 22 years old, although I struggled with it at a younger age. I'm 49 now and still struggle, even with different antidepressants and numerous (unproductive) counseling sessions through the years. From November to February, I also deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). In 2015, I battled with PDD, a major depressive episode, SAD, and anxiety attacks ALL at the same time!


Depression really sucks.

[diodio]

Well, that was not what depressive realism meant.

It was not that people are depressed because they are realistic, but that at large depressive persons are quite accurate in their assessment of reality and that among most psychiatric disorders, depression stands out as the one with the least distorted perceptions.

[rkowel]

I agree about going to get second opinion. I am medical doctor myself, I went through therapists to work on my mental health issues because of my childhood traumatic experience. And I would say this to you, if you feel less connected with your therapist, find another therapist. If you feel that the therapist might be wrong wheb dealing with your issue, find someone else. You don't want to waste your time, effort and money, just trying to fit yourself with the diagnosis they made.

[rodeo]

Yesterday full on joy and wonders today feel dead and low nothing changed just the day i find it facinating how i can be like this

[taynahibanez]

I have diagnosed depression, and is persistent since childhood. Abd I'm also diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, so I can tell tge relation of anxiety and depressikn is spot on.

[Mindfullmomments]

I'm studying psychology for my MA exam, and I'm very happy now, because after a year studying hard I totally understand what you exactly saying