Mini-Script for Nancy
Defining MDD
Official definitions of depression or major depressive disorder and their related mood disorders have changed over the years and will continue to change as new research emerges. The simplest way to describe MDD is a low mood, a loss of interest or passion for life that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act, (APA, 2020). More importantly for you is knowing how to recognize the symptoms through self-monitoring, empowering yourself with this knowledge so that you can manage your symptoms and learn to thrive. The goal would be to thrive not in spite of MDD but because of it, helping you see that your struggles can become your source of strength if you are willing to work through it rather than run from the pain.
Explaining the role and action of antidepressants
Medications can be helpful, even essential, for some people. On the other hand, not all patients with MDD respond well to antidepressants so it is important to pay close attention to how you are personally responding to any medications a psychiatrist provides. It is important to note that most researchers have found that antidepressants like...
…alone and may be surprised at how many people you already know, love, and work with who struggle with these same issues. While everyone experiences MDD in their own way, sharing your feelings and experiences in group therapy can be of great help to you on your healing journey.Offering one or more empathetic reflections to Nancy.
Dealing with MDD is challenging, but potentially rewarding. You are not alone in your struggle. Always remember that life is filled with both sorrow and joy and that you have the power within you to change how you think and feel by doing exactly what you…
References
American Psychiatric Association (APA, 2020). What is depression? Retrieved from: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression
Clevenger, S.S., Malhotra, D., Dang, J., et al. (2017). The role of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in preventing relapse of major depressive disorder. Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology 8(1): 49-58.
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One drug that is very commonly used for depression is Prozac (by Eli Lilly), which contains an "inhibitor" called fluoxetine; another inhibitor is called "phenelzine" and its commercial antidepressant drug is Nardil (by Parke-Davis drug company), which falls under the category of "Monoamine oxidase inhibitor" (MAOI) (Friedlander, p. 632). The problem with some of these medications, like MAOI for example, is they may cause "dizziness… hypotension, insomnia, central nervous system
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