Depression The Basics

Modern study of depression only began in the 1960s and 1970s. Most people suffering from depression seek care from their primary care physicians who may lack the sophistication necessary to treat this complicated disorder.

During any given year about 4-6% of the population experiences depression. Onset typically begins between ages 18-43 years with a smaller peak late in life. Depression attacks women twice as frequently as men.

Episodes tend to begin gradually and last an average of 3-6 months. Recurrences appear extremely common with approximately 4 episodes during an average lifetime. Unfortunately some progress to chronic depression with symptoms present in excess of 3 years.

The major complication of depression continues to be suicide even among those on therapy. A majority of those with depression experience pain and many abuse alcohol or opioids. Depression often occurs along with a variety of other psychiatric disorders including anxiety, PTSD and social anxiety.

Unfortunately the official criteria necessary to diagnose depression continues to change. None of the symptoms occur exclusively with depression. The cause of this disorder eludes investigators.

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Smooth talker. As someone with ADHD idk how he does it and I am impressed.

[michelletoni]

I am always, surprised, these video’s don’t have thousands of views, got to love youtube algorithms. Very informative & just truly educational & a soothing voice…. still blows my mind, how your mind, can retain all this knowledge, I think your either born a Doctor or not.

[chrissy]

I'm so appreciative for this video, and look forward to the next depression video next Monday! I've suffered from MDD since childhood and this topic always brings me a lot of interest. You're awesome Dr., thank you!

[tdang]

I like how his videos seem to be made two years ago but has a very 1986 feel to it

[heathernikki]

Thanks for making these conditions and medicines more understandable!

[tired_of_u_ppl]

You mentioned there’s no imaging for depression, physicians should be taking MRI’s of the brain and see if it shows signs of PTSD, most people that suffer from depression is due to some or several types of trauma in their lives

[Sri_]

Very happy to see you sir 🙂
Doctor plz keep doing more videos regularly plz🙏
We need doctors like you..we love Ur videos very much...

[JacquiThompson-lj]

Mixed-Anxiety-Depressive Disorder diagnosed in 2019 after hospitalization for trying to end my life (see if youtube crosses that out again). The anxiety itself had been very bad for years: I read on the internet the other day that this chronic anxiety does something to the brain which eventually causes the severe depressive episode.

[deepakkhatri]

Dr you are best idea to explain about nature health ❤

[riz]

I have bpd/eupd, so i am quite vulnerable to depression episode. thank you for the vid!

[jdefeo]

Been on Prozac since 1997. Probably saved my life. After about 4-6 of starting the pill (20mg) woke up one morning and and started painting house .. No joke..

[Mark_Ocain]

Pity something in the CSF can't help with detecting biochemical changes related to Anxiety and Depressions.

[Kingboo]

I have major depressive disorder, along side agoraphobia, generalise anxiety disorder and insomnia.
I haven’t been able to work for 6 years, I am basically housebound.
I see a GP, psychiatrist and psychologist.
I’ve tried over 20 medications and ECT.
All did not work.
I am treatment resistant.
I don’t know what to do 😢 I want my life back!
My psychiatrist wants to do ketamine, but he doesn’t know how to go about having it done.
I am in Australia.

[diegosolis]

It be nice if you could do one on psilocybin

[twitchyfb]

This video was really helpful for me, thank you :)

[sevenman]

Sometimes the manic reactions to antidepressants is also a sign of adverse drug reaction

[wowwee]

I don't even know what "normal" is

[elinoreberkley]

I have had depression since I was 4 year old. I know what it is now but went my whole life with no treatment,

[Metalme]

DOC, I WOULD LIKE TO SAY "SNAP" YOU GAVE A BURN TO THE BOOK!!!! and the normal is not normal

[ninakenny]

Dr. Do what are your thoughts on testing sites like Doctors Data that checks the levels of neurotransmitters in the urine to see what you may be dealing with?