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Classic depression can sometimes be accompanied by psychosis. Experts then speak of psychotic depression. Those affected suffer from a loss of reality.
According to information from the, depression counts German depression aid one of the most common and most underestimated diseases in terms of their severity. According to the Federal Ministry of Health Older people are affected more often than younger people and women more often than men. The latter also differ from female patients in terms of the symptoms of depression, which often makes diagnosis in men more difficult. But the different forms of depression also have different symptoms. Those affected by psychotic depression can sometimes suffer from hallucinations.
Psychotic depression: Those affected often suffer from hallucinations as a symptom
Delusions and hallucinations are typical symptoms of psychotic depression. (Symbolic image) © imagebroker/begsteiger/IMAGO
The most well-known and “classic” form of depression is the so-called unipolar depression. This is the most common form of depression Health Knowledge Foundation informed. It can be recognized, among other things, by typical symptoms such as depression, low mood, lack of joy and interest, and exhaustion. But sleep disorders are also possible. If a person with a depressive disorder also loses awareness of reality, they may be suffering from psychotic depression. In some cases, depression is accompanied by psychosis. This in turn is shown by the following additional symptoms:
- Delusions: These are unrealistic assumptions that are not confirmed by others.
- Hallucinations: Those affected then believe they see or hear something that is not actually there.
- Paranoia: Patients believe everyone is against them. Or that other people believe that they are the cause of bad events in their environment, such as illnesses.
- Paranoia: Some people with psychotic depression also believe that they themselves are bad or evil and that they are being watched or even persecuted.
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Types of depression – and how they differ
In addition to psychotic depression, there are other special forms of mental illness. For example, people with agitated depression have increased motor activity. Those affected then suffer from restless movements, constantly repeating the same questions or sharing plaintive descriptions of their complaints. High-functioning depression, on the other hand, is characterized by patients appearing successful on the outside while being desperate on the inside.
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