AROMATHERAPY

In the umbrella term of depression there are a variety of symptoms, of emotional distrurbances, which affect the physical and mental states of well being.These emotional states are not rare, and are often displayed by a large number of people facing difficult or unacceptable situations in their daily lives.When these disturbances re-occur on a daily basis, without periods of calm or control, and begin to interfere with our planned routines, they can and are often classified as a form of depression.

A few common forms of depression: Agitated or Anxious depression:

Constantly moaning, fidgeting or twiddling with something.e.g., hair, pens, desks, just anything, causes pressure headaches, eye problems, twitches, ticks, jumping muscles, the head feels as if it is about to explode.

Astounding/Endogenous depression:

Sufferers are often hard working and ambitious people, this is also known as `burn out`.

Exogenous depression:

Symptoms stem from an identifiable event.

Hysterical depression:

The hysterical depressive exaggerates everything, and needs to be noticed and given attention at all times.They heave great sights, shout scream and argue on and at every occasion possible.They might be vivacious one minutes and suicidal the next.

Lethargic depression:

The lethargic depressive wants to stay in bed all day, and covers their head with the pillow or duvet.This individual never wants to do anything, they expect everything to be done for them, and the world must revolve around their symptoms. Everything becomes overwhelming, writing letters, phone calls, and general tasks.

Manic depressive psychosis:

Extreme mood swings and behaviour patterns are the distinct traits of manic depressive psychosis, this is much rarer than other forms of psychosis. During the manic stage the individual will be at the peak of positivity, more talkative, their thoughts will be racing, there are often too many projects to complete, and they are often set at unrealistic goals for completion.There is often loud laughter and hard play, when denied a request, they can be violent.The next phase is a reaction of extreme guilt and a constant declaration of, I‘m sorry I did not mean to do or say that, ect.

Passive Depression:

Passive depressives do not join in conversations, they just sit there as part of the furniture, and often pretend to agree with people, so that they are liked and accepted. They keep their own opinions to themselves, so that there are no arguments. Passive depressives can be troublesome, and one of their specific traits is to accept rewards, without personal effort, they often find the easy way to do things.

Weepy depression:

Crying for no apparent reason and unable to control the tears, when asked gently, why are you crying, there are usually more tears, and an expression of total confusion.

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