...distrust of others, and melancholy outlook, there is a great unraveling of his psyche as the play rolls on. He can be observed as a victim of Psychotic Depression with paranoid tendencies. In Hamlet, the key character is characterized by his suicidal tendencies, grandeur delusions, and highly conflicted personality, therefore he can be classified as depressive, paranoid, and psychotic (Zimbargo, et al 580). While Hamlet's initial sadness itself brings little alarm to the audience, his eventual distressed nature becomes an apparent issue: O, that this too solid flesh would melt Thaw and resolve itself into a dew! Or that the Everlasting had not fix'd His canon 'gainst self-slaughter! O God! God! How weary, stale, flat and unprofitable, Seem to me all the uses of this world! (1.2.5) Oatley 2 Initializing Hamlet's distressed nature and suicidal thoughts; Hamlet's spoken words brings the audience up to pace with his distress over his mother's marrying of his potentially murderous uncle. With this we pick up a certain instability in Hamlet's mental functioning and displays a rather melancholy and depressive vibe to his persona. From the beginning Hamlet is distressed and desires for his "flesh" to "melt" and become "dew". This anguish of this new development in his life is seen as a causal factor for his depression. Although one could easily dismiss this claim as dramatic anger, Hamlet's suicidal...
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...life. Depression is a mental disorder that can affect how a person acts or feels on an everyday basis, but this must be present for at least two weeks before diagnosis. Something that can be said is that some people choose to be depressed, but no one chooses to be depressed and still something that person must live with (“10 Little Known Facts About Depression”). Also, if a person thinks that their depression is hard on them then they should know that it could be ten times worse on family members and friends (“10 Little Known Facts About Depression”). So when a person is depressed, they should not turn to drugs or alcohol,...
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...be useful in understanding Depression? Shannon Casey PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology R.Richardson Spring 2015 | Tue/Thu LCC Montgomery Campus Abstract Thru out life most people will experience some kind of depression. At times, depression can make life unbearable. Treatment from a psychologist could help learn the reason for the depression and any necessary treatments. The cognitive perspective is concerned with understanding mental processes such as memory, perception, thinking, and problem solving. How can the Cognitive Perspective be useful in understanding Depression? As it is well known, most people will or have experienced some kind of depression in their lives. At times, depression can make life unbearable. Treatment from a psychologist could help learn the reason for the depression and any necessary treatments. DEPRESSION Depression is a mental illness in which a person experiences deep, stable sadness and discontinued interest in nearly all activities. People also use the term depression to describe the temporary sadness, loneliness, or blues that everyone feels from time to time. In contrast to normal sadness, severe depression, also called major depression, can dramatically lessen a person’s ability to function in social situations and at work. People with major depression often have feelings of despair, hopelessness, and worthlessness, as well as thoughts of committing suicide. Depression can take several other forms...
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...Depression is a common mental disorder. At times people may feel desperation and hopelessness. If this is one of the moods you are experiencing, then you may be depressed. Depression is a continuing and persistent mood that can interfere with your life. It’s represented by feelings of guilt, sadness, and self-doubt. Most people will get affected by depression at one point in their lives through a close friend or a family member. Whatever the cause, events in your life causes chemical changes in your brain. There are many types of depression Such as; persistent depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and psychotic depression. First, persistent depressive disorder is an ongoing depression that last for two years or longer, also known...
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...Introduction: Depression is more than just feeling sad or going through a rough patch, it is a serious mental health condition that requires understanding, medical repair, and a good recovery plan. (Mental Health Conditions, 2015) Depression is “a serious medical condition in which a person feels very sad, hopeless, and unimportant and is often unable to live in a normal way.” (Depression, 2011) Any type of depression is very serious and should be taken care of in a cautious and caring manner. The main types of depression include major depression, dysthymia, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, atypical depression, psychotic depression, bipolar disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and situational depression. (Lliades,...
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...the topic of depression, it is important to know how the brain works and changes when someone is depressed, what living with depression is like, and what treatment is available. When someone is depressed, he or she does not only go through emotional changes, but he or she also goes through physical changes. When a person is depressed, his or her brain changes....
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...Bipolar disorder is characterized by severe and unusual changes in mood, energy level, and interactions with others. The mood swings with bipolar disorder are very unpredictable, and range from mania to depression and can appear in cycles. Bipolar is a psychiatric disorder that is difficult to diagnose because of how similar it is to other disorders like depression. Manic episodes are commonly associated with irritability, decreased need for sleep, euphoria -an exaggerated perception of feeling good, social extroversion (excessive friendliness), and feeling more important than one truly is (Bipolar page 2). Depressive episodes are commonly associated with fatigue, impaired concentration and judgment, and altered sleep and appetite patterns...
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...Teenage Depression, A Solution for Change Nkosi Brown November 3, 2014 Teenage Depression, A Solution for Change As a mother of a teenager, I can relate to the importance of addressing mental health concerns that may arise in a timely fashion. Desiring to do everything I possibly can, to provide the best quality of life for my child. There are times when mental health issues go undiagnosed due to embarrassment about the condition or a lack of knowledge about the illness that may be affecting the individual. An increased awareness and education of the warning signs and triggers of depression have aided in an earlier detection, diagnosis and treatment of depression in teens. Depression is an illness that is sometimes misunderstood. The average person without prior knowledge of the illness has a difficult time distinguishing an individual struggling with depression from someone who is merely going through a rough time or feeling down. Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary defines depression as “a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity” (Webster’s 2000). Depression presents itself in various forms. Major, persistent depressive disorder and bipolar disorder are all types of diagnoses within the spectrum of depression. Major depression exhibits extreme symptoms, affecting an individual’s ability to function in everyday life. Traditional life functions such as sleep, school work and social interactions would be...
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...Depression is a very common psychological disorder of today’s people. Depression is a mental disorder that causes a person to experience feelings of guilt or low self-worth, loss of interest or disturbed sleep. Depression makes a person’s mood sad. It also often comes along with anxiety. Some other symptoms of depression are moving or talking more slowly, feeling restless or having trouble sitting still, difficulty concentrating, appetite and weight changes, thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts (NIH). There are several different types of depression that people can suffer from, which are chronic depression or dysthymia, which is a milder form of depression whereby symptoms usually last for at least 2 years, perinatal depression,...
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...David and Harriett Lovatt are an ambitious couple in the seventies in England: their ambition is not a professional but a personal one. They want to have a big happy family, even if this is against the trend of the times. They buy a big house that they can’t afford and plan to have at least six children, possibly eight. They have one, the second follows shortly after, soon they have four. People enjoy staying at their place and family and friends gather in the big house during the holidays. Until the day Harriet is pregnant with her fifth child, Ben… The four previous pregnancies were no breeze, but the fifth is nightmarish. The baby moves in Harriett’s womb as if it were trying to claw its way out. It almost kills her. When the child is born, at eight months, Harriett takes an immediate dislike to it. The baby is ugly, strong, with cold eyes and an unusual strength. Ben does not react to marks of affection (that the mother must force herself to show), and is immediately viewed by her as a freak of nature. She thinks of him as a troll or a goblin, a genetic throwback. Growing up, Ben vents his rage at the world. He howls, screams, fight, and attracts the antipathy of everyone around him. Soon people almost cease to visit. The Lovatts kids fear their own brother, an atmosphere of weariness and unhappiness pervades. By his disturbing presence, Ben destroys his own family… The Fifth Child is a short novel, about 130 pages, and can be read as a philosophical tale. Many things are...
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...mood or prolonged emotional state. Almost anyone can suffer from mood disorders including children. These disorders range from depression, bipolar disorder to mania. In each of the states of the disorder, the person is either in a euphoric state or extremely sad state of mind. Although a person may experience mood changes in their life, and may be happy at times and then sad other time, it become a psychological disorder when the symptoms last longer than a certain amount of time. Depression is the most common mood disorder. With depression comes feelings of overwhelming sadness, lack of interest in activities, and excessive feelings of guilt or worthlessness. People who suffer from depression feel they have failed tremendously in life and therefore find it hard to be sociable, they are always tired, and they never feel comfort or pleasure. They find it hard to concentrate on anything and they lose interest in sex and food as a result. Some of the signs of depression include changes in short-term memory, insomnia, and in extreme cases suicide weighs heavily on their minds. There are two categories for depression; major depressive disorder is the term used to describe intense sadness, depressed mood, and loss of interest in almost everything. Dysthymia is a milder form of depression with the same symptoms, the difference being this form of depression only last for about two years. Mania is the state in which a person becomes euphoric, or extremely active, excessively talkative...
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...Depression, one of the most common of the diagnosed mental disorders, is troubling the college students in an increasing rate. Psychologists define depression as mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for an extended period of time. Although it may sound simple, this ailment should not be underestimated; it must be understood well to avoid grave consequences. Most of the college students fail to notice that they are afflicted by depression, which in turn greatly affect their academic performances. It is imperative that these students be aware of this disorder in order to survive their university lives. First, it should be known to all that depression is caused by many factors instead of believing that it is caused by a one-time event such as failing an exam. Depression among college students may be rooted on their inability to adjust to the culture of their university. Changes in their environment, being away from the family, and new peers and influences stress these students, and when they fail to adapt, they inevitably fall into the abyss of depression. The increased competitiveness in the universities and greater academic demands of parents add to these factors which push students to be depressed. Failure to accomplish these goals and responsibilities over and over is another great leap to sadness and frustration. The different lifestyle of being a college student is another factor due to chemical imbalances, lack...
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...Depressive Disorders ------------------------------------------------- Abnormal Psychology 440C “Depression, second leading cause of disability worldwide”-MNT The Anxiety and Depression Association of America states that major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability in the US. A depressive disorder is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It interferes with daily life, normal functioning, and causes pain for both the person with the disorder and those who care about him or her. According to Nemade, Depression was initially called "melancholia". The earliest accounts of melancholia appeared in ancient Mesopotamian texts in the second millennium B.C. At this time, all mental illnesses were attributed to demonic possession, and were attended to by priests. In contrast, a separate class of "physicians" treated physical injuries (but not conditions like depression). The first historical understanding of depression was thus that depression was a spiritual (or mental) illness rather than a physical one (GBC 2013). Depressive disorder was first formally introduced in the fourth version of DSM and was included in Appendix B among omer diagnostic in need of further study (Orstavik 2007). It also addresses other disorders (2-7) such as premenstrual dysphonic disorder, major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia), seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and bipolar disorder also called manic-depressive illness...
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...Coco-Cola Vintage Ad Elizabeth Hamilton Professor Smith Devry University March 28, 2014 Coco-Cola Vintage Ad Throughout its history Coco-Cola has always managed to use advertising as a powerful tool to create that special atmosphere in the minds of consumers that differentiates Coco-Cola from just some generic cola. In the past it was also extremely effective in advertising its product gaining a lot of market share and getting to the top of the market in terms of sales. The essay analyzes a vintage advertisement according to the rhetorical appeals of logos, ethos, and pathos and notes that Coco-Cola effectively uses appeals to authority, logic and emotions to make Coke a lifestyle, not just a drink. The vintage ad analyzed in the essay is a print ad that features the title Coco-Cola and the following text “Is a delightful palatable healthful beverage. It relives fatigue and is indispensable for business and professional men, students, wheelmen, athletes. It relieves mental and physical exhaustion. Is the favorite drink for ladies when thirsty, weary, despondent… Sold in bottles and at soda fountains for 5 cents. Newest refreshing drink in the world”. Clearly, the ad has many claims that nowadays would be consider illegal, inappropriate and simply false, yet back in the days, it was an example of what marketing was about : selling it at all cost even if it meant lying to the consumers. Although, to be fair, many other things, like heroine, morphine, cocaine and LSD were...
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...you, like your happiness, your own life and the lives of the ones you love. The ones that failed doing so always have reasons for making those horrible decisions, which would definitely change their lives in to something worse. Just think about it, do we want that to happen to us as well? In this essay, we will uncover some major causes, effects, strategies to prevent us from making immoral life decisions. The people that sink in the endless river of disastrous life decisions usually steps in to the river because of a few major causes. Major causes includes depression, and unfortunate choices of friends. Depression plays an enormous role in unfortunate life decisions. In most cases, people are depressed because of emotional depressions that they suffer in life, such as death of a loved one and the desire of respect. When people are depressed, they would start making dreadful decisions in order to use it as a depression reliever so that they would be able to keep their minds off events that they would like to forget. Slowly, they would realize that they cannot abandon once they began. Some people fell in the dark river because of the unfortunate choices of friends. Friends always play an important role in our everyday life, and they are one of the biggest influences that we get. Our friends are able to influence us in many ways. Small things like what to read next and vast things like what job to take in the future. Unsuccessful choices of friendships may lead to loss of well...
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