What is Major Depressive Disorder?

Major depressive disorder, also known as clinical depression, is marked by depressed mood, inactivity, lack of interest, insomnia, feelings of worthlessness, diminished ability to think, and may include thoughts of suicide.

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What is it like to have Major Depressive Disorder?

Symptoms reported by members How bad it is My Current Severity   What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
None Mild Moderate Severe Pramipexole, Lisdexamfetamine, Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine
None Mild Moderate Severe Methylphenidate, Lisdexamfetamine, Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine
None Mild Moderate Severe Individual Therapy, Work, Positive self-talk
None Mild Moderate Severe Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen (Paracetamol), Topiramate
None Mild Moderate Severe Dextroamphetamine, Duloxetine, Sertraline
None Mild Moderate Severe Cyclobenzaprine, Massage Therapy, Clonazepam
None Mild Moderate Severe Hydrocodone, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen
None Mild Moderate Severe Pantoprazole, Omeprazole OTC, Omeprazole
None Mild Moderate Severe Promethazine, Ondansetron, Metoclopramide
None Mild Moderate Severe Meclizine Prescription, Betahistine, Meclizine
None Mild Moderate Severe Meditation, Alprazolam, Clonazepam

What do patients take to treat Major Depressive Disorder and its symptoms?

Treatments reported by members Perceived effectiveness Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
(Psychosexual therapy, Sex therapy, Narrative therapy, Integrative Counselling)
216
(Zetron, Elontril, Zyban, Budeprion XL)
208
(ViePax XL, Venlor XR, Zarelis, Pracet)
189
(Yentreve, Cymbalta)
171
(Seronil, Flunil, Moltoben, Tuneluz)
162
(Dr. Reddy's Lab Citalopram, Co-Citalopram, Citabax, Seropram)
147
(Gladem, Altruline, Mylan-Sertraline, Sertral)
138
(Esopram, Lexamil, Seroplex, Esipram)
93
(Pristiq)
32
(Remeron SolTab, Axit, Avanza, Zispin)
31
(Bilateral Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT, Unilateral Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT, Bifrontal Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT)
25
(Zedan, Abilify, Amirozole)
24
(Lamictal ODT, Lamogine, Lamictal XR, Lamictal Starter Kit (Orange))
22
(Eskalith CR, Quilonum SR, Camcolit, Carbolithium)
17
(Viibryd)
11

These charts show data from Major Depressive Disorder patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Major Depressive Disorder at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
78% Females
22% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 3,104
20-29 years 1,228
30-39 years 815
40-49 years 446
50-59 years 120
60-69 years 11
70+ years 3
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Not Diagnosed 1,883
Diagnosed 9,488

These charts show data from Major Depressive Disorder patients who have completed their condition history