What is the History of Major Depressive Disorder?
Major Depressive Disorder is one of the four major mental illnesses. The other three are bipolar disorder (feelings of both depression and mania), schizophrenia, and schizoaffective (a combination of both bipolar and schizophrenia). Major Depressive Disorder is characterized by uncontrollable feelings of sadness. These feelings can lead to suicidal thoughts and suicide. Sufferers may even experience mania, hallucinations (both auditory and visual). The disorder lasts longer than six months and affects all aspects of the patient’s life.
