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This 8 page paper discusses depression in general and then goes on to describe the particulars of teenage depression. This paper discusses the role depression plays in the life of Holden Caufiled (Catcher in the Rye) and Conrad (Ordinary People). Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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While periods of sadness are normal and healthy in ones life, depression is an extreme which can often lead to serious and tragic results. Depression has many signs and
symptoms but depression often goes undiagnosed because people are ashamed to admit they have a problem and also because the symptoms can be signs of so many other conditions as
well. Causes of Depression There are many types and causes of depression but major depression is characterized by a combination of symptoms (Types and Causes of Depression). In
the case of major depression these symptoms interfere with "the ability to work, study, sleep, eat, and enjoy once pleasurable activities" (Types and Causes of Depression). Typically, people who
experience major depression will experience it more than once in their lifetime (Types and Causes of Depression). The general rule is that major depression repeats itself several times throughout
a persons lifetime (Types and Causes of Depression). Dysthymia is a less severe form of depression (Types and Causes of Depression). This kind of depression "involves long-term,
chronic symptoms that do not disable, but keep one from functioning well or from feeling good" (Types and Causes of Depression). Major depression may also accompany this kind of
depression from time to time (Types and Causes of Depression). Another type of depression is bipolar disorder, which is also referred to as manic depressive illness (Types and Causes
of Depression). The main feature of bipolar disorder is the frequent changes of mood consisting of severe highs (mania) and severe lows (depression) (Types and Causes of Depression).
Typically, those who are depressed will feel sad or anxious (Types and Causes of Depression). Additionally, it is not uncommon to feel hopeless and pessimistic about the world
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