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Yes and no. It is degenerative in the sense that it damages neurons in cognitive and emotional areas of the brain (in a similar fashion that Parkinson's Disease damages neurons in parts of the brain that control motor function), especially if depression goes undiagnosed and untreated over a long period of time. But it is NOT thought to be degenerative in the sense that it's a progressive illness. In other words, the damage caused by depression can be reversed, and your brain can heal itself overtime, repairing those damaged neurons and re-connecting broken synapses IF you are taking a proper course of treatment, which usually involves an anti-depressant combined with enrichment exercises, lifestyle changes, and/or psychological therapy.
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What if you have degenerative joint disorder?
I have degenerative joint disorder in my back. What steriod is used to inject in the 4th and 5th vertabra? To take the pain away?
Does Dysthymic disorder refer to a severe form of depression?
True. A+Wrong, actually dysthymia refers to a mild form of clinical depression not a severe form.
Is depression a behavior disorder?
no. depression is a mood disorder.
What is the medical term meaning Degenerative brain disorder cause by lack of thiamine?
Wernicke's encephalopathy is the medical term meaning degenerative brain disorder caused by lack of thiamine.
What if you have degenerative joint disorder in the vertebrae?
Degenerative joint disorder in the vertebrae, also known as degenerative disc disease, can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the spine. Treatment often focuses on managing symptoms through pain relief medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications. In severe cases, surgery may be considered to address the issue.
What is a hereditary disorder that is caused by degenerative changes in the cerebrum?
Huntington's Disease
What is a hereditary disorder caused by degenerative changes in the cerebrum?
Huntington disease
What disease is a degenerative central nervous system disorder with progressive loss of control over movement?
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative central nervous system disorder with progressive loss of control over movement.
What is a degenerative disorder that can cause loss of normal spinal structure function?
spondylosis
Is depression a personality disorder?
There are 2 disorders : Major Depressive Disorder also known as clinical depression and depressive personality disorder which is a controversial diagnosis
Manic depression is now usually called blink disorder?
Maniac depression is now called bipolar disorder.
What is a depression disorder?
Major depressive disorder is a moderate to severe episode of depression lasting two or more weeks.
