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Calculated Shard: 35 (from laksa146)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa035.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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For example, postnatal depression appears around childbirth, while seasonal affective disorder appears during winter.\nSome are talked about more often than others. You might have heard of clinical depression and bipolar. Types such as cyclothymic disorder and dysthymic disorder aren’t mentioned as often.\nSometimes we use different names for the same type of depression. For example, clinical depression is also called major depressive disorder.\nMajor depression\nAlso known as:\n clinical depression, depression, unipolar depression.\nMajor depression is when you feel sad, down or miserable most of the time. You might also lose interest in things you usually enjoy.\nTypes of major depression include melancholia, psychotic and antenatal or postnatal. You may be diagnosed with mild, moderate or severe depression.\nYour mental health professional may diagnose you with depression if these symptoms:\nhappen most days\nlast for at least two weeks\nimpact on many areas of your life, including work and social relationships.\nMelancholia\nMelancholia is severe depression which often has physical symptoms. You might:\nmove more slowly\nfeel sad, down or miserable\nbe completely unable to enjoy anything.\nPsychotic depression\nSometimes depression can include losing touch with reality or experiencing psychosis.\nSymptoms of psychotic depression can include hallucinations, delusions and paranoia.\nHallucinations\nYou might see or hear things that aren't there.\nDelusions\nA delusion is a false belief that isn’t shared by others. For example, you might believe that you’re:\nbad or evil\nbeing watched or followed.\nParanoia\nIf you feel paranoid you might:\nfeel like everyone is against you\nbelieve that other people have made you ill or caused bad things to happen\nAntenatal and postnatal depression\nYour risk of developing depression is higher during pregnancy and in the first year after childbirth. During pregnancy around 10 per cent of women experience depression. In the first three months after having a baby this increases to 16 per cent.\nDepression which develops during pregnancy and after childbirth has a few different names:\nantenatal or prenatal depression – depression during pregnancy\nDysthymic disorder\nBipolar disorder\nMania\nFeeling manic is the opposite of feeling depressed. In a period of mania you might:\nfeel great\nhave lots of energy (and not sleep much)\nhave racing thoughts and talk quickly\nfind it hard to focus on tasks\nfeel frustrated and irritable.\nSome people with bipolar can lose touch with reality and have an episode of \npsychosis\n during a period of mania. Psychosis can involve hallucinations, delusions and paranoia.\nSeasonal affective disorder (SAD)\nSAD is a mood disorder that has a seasonal pattern. The most common type of SAD is when you feel depressed in the winter and better in the lighter and warmer months.\nWhen you feel depressed and have SAD you’re more likely to:\nexperience a lack of energy\nsleep too much\novereat and gain weight\ncrave for carbohydrates.\nSAD is thought to be related to the variation in light exposure in different seasons. It's usually diagnosed after you’ve had the same symptoms during winter for a couple of years.\nSAD is very rare in Australia. It’s more likely to affect people in countries with shorter days and longer periods of darkness.\nDo I have depression?\nSupporting someone else\nIf you’re worried about someone close to you, there are things you can do to support them.","attrs_markdown":"This website uses Google Tag Manager. 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[Careers](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/about\/careers \"Careers\")\n  - [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/about\/contact-us \"Contact Us\")\n\n[Donate](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/get-involved\/donate\/form?freq=one-off \"Donate\")[Urgent help](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/get-support\/urgent-help \"Urgent help\")\n\n[Home](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/)\n\n[Learn about mental health](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health)\n\n[Depression](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression)\n\nTypes of depression\n\n[Depression](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression)\n\n# Types of depressions\n## On this page we explain the types of depressive disorders and their symptoms\nIf you or someone close to you think they might have depression, we can help you find support.\n\n![Illustration of a man with his arm around a woman](https:\/\/edge.sitecorecloud.io\/beyondblue1-beyondblueltd-p69c-fe1e\/media\/Project\/Sites\/beyondblue\/Illustrations\/Master-1x1-ratio-240x240\/Anxiety\/couple-walking-embracing.svg?iar=0)![Illustration of a man with his arm around a woman](https:\/\/edge.sitecorecloud.io\/beyondblue1-beyondblueltd-p69c-fe1e\/media\/Project\/Sites\/beyondblue\/Illustrations\/Master-1x1-ratio-240x240\/Anxiety\/couple-walking-embracing.svg?iar=0)\n\n### On this page\n- [About the types of depression](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression\/types-of-depression#about-the-types-of-depression)\n- [Major depression](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression\/types-of-depression#major-depression)\n- [Melancholia](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression\/types-of-depression#melancholia)\n- [Psychotic depression](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression\/types-of-depression#psychotic-depression)\n- [Antenatal and postnatal depression](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression\/types-of-depression#antenatal-and-postnatal-depression)\n- [Dysthymic disorder](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression\/types-of-depression#dysthymic-disorder)\n- [Bipolar disorder](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression\/types-of-depression#bipolar-disorder)\n- [Cyclothymic disorder](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression\/types-of-depression#cyclothymic-disorder)\n- [Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression\/types-of-depression#seasonal-affective-disorder-\\(sad\\))\n- [Do I have depression?](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression\/types-of-depression#do-i-have-depression?)\n- [Supporting someone else](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression\/types-of-depression#supporting-someone-else)\n\n## About the types of depression\n###\nEveryone experiences [depression](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression) differently. However, there are different types of depression that have particular symptoms. They may also appear at different times. For example, postnatal depression appears around childbirth, while seasonal affective disorder appears during winter.\n\nSome are talked about more often than others. You might have heard of clinical depression and bipolar. Types such as cyclothymic disorder and dysthymic disorder aren’t mentioned as often.\n\nSometimes we use different names for the same type of depression. For example, clinical depression is also called major depressive disorder.\n\n## Major depression\n###\n**Also known as:** clinical depression, depression, unipolar depression.\n\nMajor depression is when you feel sad, down or miserable most of the time. You might also lose interest in things you usually enjoy.\n\nTypes of major depression include melancholia, psychotic and antenatal or postnatal. You may be diagnosed with mild, moderate or severe depression.\n\nYour mental health professional may diagnose you with depression if these symptoms:\n\n- happen most days\n- last for at least two weeks\n- impact on many areas of your life, including work and social relationships.\n\n**[Learn more about the signs and symptoms of depression.](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression\/signs-and-symptoms)**\n\n## Melancholia\n###\nMelancholia is severe depression which often has physical symptoms. You might:\n\n- move more slowly\n- feel sad, down or miserable\n- be completely unable to enjoy anything.\n\n## Psychotic depression\nSometimes depression can include losing touch with reality or experiencing psychosis.\n\nSymptoms of psychotic depression can include hallucinations, delusions and paranoia.\n\n### Hallucinations\nYou might see or hear things that aren't there.\n\n### Delusions\nA delusion is a false belief that isn’t shared by others. For example, you might believe that you’re:\n\n- bad or evil\n- being watched or followed.\n\n### Paranoia\nIf you feel paranoid you might:\n\n- feel like everyone is against you\n- believe that other people have made you ill or caused bad things to happen\n\n## Antenatal and postnatal depression\n###\nYour risk of developing depression is higher during pregnancy and in the first year after childbirth. During pregnancy around 10 per cent of women experience depression. In the first three months after having a baby this increases to 16 per cent.\n\nDepression which develops during pregnancy and after childbirth has a few different names:\n\n- antenatal or prenatal depression – depression during pregnancy\n- [postnatal depression](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/postpartum-depression \"postpartum and postnatal depression\") - depression in the year after childbirth\n- [perinatal depression](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/postpartum-depression\/perinatal-test\/ \"Perinatal (EPDS) test\") – any time during pregnancy or in the year after childbirth.\n\n###\nAround 80 per cent of women get the ‘baby blues’ in the first few days after childbirth. You might feel tearful or overwhelmed, but this will pass in a few days with care and support.\n\nThe baby blues happens because of changes in your hormones after your baby is born and doesn’t mean you’ll develop depression.\n\n“It's okay to feel sad. It's okay to ask for help about what you're feeling, and for strategies to help you move through it.”\n\n[**Read Georgie's experience with parenting with depression.**](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/personal-stories\/georgie)\n\n## Dysthymic disorder\n##\nDysthymia is long-term depression which lasts at least 2 years. It has similar symptoms to major depression, but they’re less severe.\n\n[Read transcript](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/video-transcripts\/what-is-depression)\n\n## Bipolar disorder\n##\nBipolar disorder is when you experience periods of [**depression**](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression\/types-of-depression#major-depression) and periods of mania, with periods of normal mood in between. It affects around 2 per cent of Australians and can be difficult to diagnose.\n\n### Mania\nFeeling manic is the opposite of feeling depressed. In a period of mania you might:\n\n- feel great\n- have lots of energy (and not sleep much)\n- have racing thoughts and talk quickly\n- find it hard to focus on tasks\n- feel frustrated and irritable.\n\nSome people with bipolar can lose touch with reality and have an episode of [**psychosis**](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression\/types-of-depression#psychotic-depression) during a period of mania. Psychosis can involve hallucinations, delusions and paranoia.\n\n### Diagnosing bipolar disorder\nDiagnosis depends on you having had episodes of mania as well as episodes of depression. Because people often only seek support when they’re having an episode of depression, bipolar can be hard to diagnose.\n\nIf you're experiencing periods of high mood as well as periods of low mood, tell your health professional when you [**seek support**](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/depression\/types-of-depression#finding-mental-health-support).\n\nSometimes it can take years to get a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder can be misdiagnosed as depression, alcohol or drug abuse, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or schizophrenia.\n\n### Causes of bipolar disorder\nBipolar disorder seems to be most closely linked to family history. [Stress](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/what-is-stress) and conflict can trigger periods of depression or mania.\n\n## Cyclothymic disorder\n##\nCyclothymic disorder is similar to bipolar disorder but less severe. It’s a long-term condition lasting for at least 2 years.\n\nIf you have cyclothymia your periods of mania and depression are milder and shorter. In between these periods you may feel ‘normal’ for up to 2 months.\n\n## Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)\n###\nSAD is a mood disorder that has a seasonal pattern. The most common type of SAD is when you feel depressed in the winter and better in the lighter and warmer months.\n\nWhen you feel depressed and have SAD you’re more likely to:\n\n- experience a lack of energy\n- sleep too much\n- overeat and gain weight\n- crave for carbohydrates.\n\nSAD is thought to be related to the variation in light exposure in different seasons. It's usually diagnosed after you’ve had the same symptoms during winter for a couple of years.\n\nSAD is very rare in Australia. It’s more likely to affect people in countries with shorter days and longer periods of darkness.\n\n## Do I have depression?\n##\nIt can be hard to know whether you’re feeling depressed or have depression.\n\nOur anonymous Anxiety and Depression Test (K10) can help you understand whether your anxious feelings are the kind of worries that will go away on their own, or whether it’s time to get more support to help you feel better.  \n  \nIt’s an evidence-based test that asks 10 questions about how you've been feeling over the past 4 weeks. Australian doctors and mental health professionals use this test, known as the K10. They sometimes ask you to take the K10 and talk about it with you.\n\n[Start the K10 test](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/mental-health\/tools-and-quizzes\/k10)\n\n## Finding mental health support\nYour GP can be a good place to start the conversation about your mental health.\n\nWe can also help you find other support that’s right for you. This could include talking to our counsellors or helping you find a mental health professional near you.\n\n[**Get mental health support**](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/get-support)\n\n[Read transcript](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/video-transcripts\/emilys-story-the-war-in-my-head)\n\n## Connect with our online peer support community\nAnonymously read, share and learn from people who are also living with depression.\n\nThe Beyond Blue Forums is a welcoming peer support community.\n\n[**Visit the Beyond Blue Forum depression discussions**](https:\/\/forums.beyondblue.org.au\/t5\/depression\/bd-p\/c1-sc2-b2)\n\n## Supporting someone else\n###\nIf you’re worried about someone close to you, there are things you can do to support them.\n\n- [Explore our guide on supporting someone](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/get-support\/support-someone\/how-to-talk-to-someone-about-their-mental-health)\n- [How to tell if someone has poor mental health](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/get-support\/support-someone\/poor-mental-health)\n- [Support someone with anxiety or depression](https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/get-support\/support-someone\/how-to-help-someone-with-anxiety-or-depression)\n\n## Journey to recovery - 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Boilerpipe Text	Types of depressions On this page we explain the types of depressive disorders and their symptoms If you or someone close to you think they might have depression, we can help you find support. About the types of depression Everyone experiences depression differently. However, there are different types of depression that have particular symptoms. They may also appear at different times. For example, postnatal depression appears around childbirth, while seasonal affective disorder appears during winter. Some are talked about more often than others. You might have heard of clinical depression and bipolar. Types such as cyclothymic disorder and dysthymic disorder aren’t mentioned as often. Sometimes we use different names for the same type of depression. For example, clinical depression is also called major depressive disorder. Major depression Also known as: clinical depression, depression, unipolar depression. Major depression is when you feel sad, down or miserable most of the time. You might also lose interest in things you usually enjoy. Types of major depression include melancholia, psychotic and antenatal or postnatal. You may be diagnosed with mild, moderate or severe depression. Your mental health professional may diagnose you with depression if these symptoms: happen most days last for at least two weeks impact on many areas of your life, including work and social relationships. Melancholia Melancholia is severe depression which often has physical symptoms. You might: move more slowly feel sad, down or miserable be completely unable to enjoy anything. Psychotic depression Sometimes depression can include losing touch with reality or experiencing psychosis. Symptoms of psychotic depression can include hallucinations, delusions and paranoia. Hallucinations You might see or hear things that aren't there. Delusions A delusion is a false belief that isn’t shared by others. For example, you might believe that you’re: bad or evil being watched or followed. Paranoia If you feel paranoid you might: feel like everyone is against you believe that other people have made you ill or caused bad things to happen Antenatal and postnatal depression Your risk of developing depression is higher during pregnancy and in the first year after childbirth. During pregnancy around 10 per cent of women experience depression. In the first three months after having a baby this increases to 16 per cent. Depression which develops during pregnancy and after childbirth has a few different names: antenatal or prenatal depression – depression during pregnancy Dysthymic disorder Bipolar disorder Mania Feeling manic is the opposite of feeling depressed. In a period of mania you might: feel great have lots of energy (and not sleep much) have racing thoughts and talk quickly find it hard to focus on tasks feel frustrated and irritable. Some people with bipolar can lose touch with reality and have an episode of psychosis during a period of mania. Psychosis can involve hallucinations, delusions and paranoia. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) SAD is a mood disorder that has a seasonal pattern. The most common type of SAD is when you feel depressed in the winter and better in the lighter and warmer months. When you feel depressed and have SAD you’re more likely to: experience a lack of energy sleep too much overeat and gain weight crave for carbohydrates. SAD is thought to be related to the variation in light exposure in different seasons. It's usually diagnosed after you’ve had the same symptoms during winter for a couple of years. SAD is very rare in Australia. It’s more likely to affect people in countries with shorter days and longer periods of darkness. Do I have depression? Supporting someone else If you’re worried about someone close to you, there are things you can do to support them.
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[About the types of depression](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression#about-the-types-of-depression) - [Major depression](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression#major-depression) - [Melancholia](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression#melancholia) - [Psychotic depression](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression#psychotic-depression) - [Antenatal and postnatal depression](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression#antenatal-and-postnatal-depression) - [Dysthymic disorder](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression#dysthymic-disorder) - [Bipolar disorder](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression#bipolar-disorder) - [Cyclothymic disorder](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression#cyclothymic-disorder) - [Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression#seasonal-affective-disorder-\(sad\)) - [Do I have depression?](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression#do-i-have-depression?) - [Supporting someone else](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression#supporting-someone-else) ## About the types of depression ### Everyone experiences [depression](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression) differently. However, there are different types of depression that have particular symptoms. They may also appear at different times. For example, postnatal depression appears around childbirth, while seasonal affective disorder appears during winter. Some are talked about more often than others. You might have heard of clinical depression and bipolar. Types such as cyclothymic disorder and dysthymic disorder aren’t mentioned as often. Sometimes we use different names for the same type of depression. For example, clinical depression is also called major depressive disorder. ## Major depression ### Also known as: clinical depression, depression, unipolar depression. Major depression is when you feel sad, down or miserable most of the time. You might also lose interest in things you usually enjoy. Types of major depression include melancholia, psychotic and antenatal or postnatal. You may be diagnosed with mild, moderate or severe depression. Your mental health professional may diagnose you with depression if these symptoms: - happen most days - last for at least two weeks - impact on many areas of your life, including work and social relationships. [Learn more about the signs and symptoms of depression.](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/signs-and-symptoms) ## Melancholia ### Melancholia is severe depression which often has physical symptoms. You might: - move more slowly - feel sad, down or miserable - be completely unable to enjoy anything. ## Psychotic depression Sometimes depression can include losing touch with reality or experiencing psychosis. Symptoms of psychotic depression can include hallucinations, delusions and paranoia. ### Hallucinations You might see or hear things that aren't there. ### Delusions A delusion is a false belief that isn’t shared by others. For example, you might believe that you’re: - bad or evil - being watched or followed. ### Paranoia If you feel paranoid you might: - feel like everyone is against you - believe that other people have made you ill or caused bad things to happen ## Antenatal and postnatal depression ### Your risk of developing depression is higher during pregnancy and in the first year after childbirth. During pregnancy around 10 per cent of women experience depression. In the first three months after having a baby this increases to 16 per cent. Depression which develops during pregnancy and after childbirth has a few different names: - antenatal or prenatal depression – depression during pregnancy - [postnatal depression](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/postpartum-depression "postpartum and postnatal depression") - depression in the year after childbirth - [perinatal depression](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/postpartum-depression/perinatal-test/ "Perinatal (EPDS) test") – any time during pregnancy or in the year after childbirth. ### Around 80 per cent of women get the ‘baby blues’ in the first few days after childbirth. You might feel tearful or overwhelmed, but this will pass in a few days with care and support. The baby blues happens because of changes in your hormones after your baby is born and doesn’t mean you’ll develop depression. “It's okay to feel sad. It's okay to ask for help about what you're feeling, and for strategies to help you move through it.” [Read Georgie's experience with parenting with depression.](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/personal-stories/georgie) ## Dysthymic disorder ## Dysthymia is long-term depression which lasts at least 2 years. It has similar symptoms to major depression, but they’re less severe. [Read transcript](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/video-transcripts/what-is-depression) ## Bipolar disorder ## Bipolar disorder is when you experience periods of [depression](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression#major-depression) and periods of mania, with periods of normal mood in between. It affects around 2 per cent of Australians and can be difficult to diagnose. ### Mania Feeling manic is the opposite of feeling depressed. In a period of mania you might: - feel great - have lots of energy (and not sleep much) - have racing thoughts and talk quickly - find it hard to focus on tasks - feel frustrated and irritable. Some people with bipolar can lose touch with reality and have an episode of [psychosis](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression#psychotic-depression) during a period of mania. Psychosis can involve hallucinations, delusions and paranoia. ### Diagnosing bipolar disorder Diagnosis depends on you having had episodes of mania as well as episodes of depression. Because people often only seek support when they’re having an episode of depression, bipolar can be hard to diagnose. If you're experiencing periods of high mood as well as periods of low mood, tell your health professional when you [seek support](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression#finding-mental-health-support). Sometimes it can take years to get a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder can be misdiagnosed as depression, alcohol or drug abuse, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or schizophrenia. ### Causes of bipolar disorder Bipolar disorder seems to be most closely linked to family history. [Stress](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/what-is-stress) and conflict can trigger periods of depression or mania. ## Cyclothymic disorder ## Cyclothymic disorder is similar to bipolar disorder but less severe. It’s a long-term condition lasting for at least 2 years. If you have cyclothymia your periods of mania and depression are milder and shorter. In between these periods you may feel ‘normal’ for up to 2 months. ## Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) ### SAD is a mood disorder that has a seasonal pattern. The most common type of SAD is when you feel depressed in the winter and better in the lighter and warmer months. When you feel depressed and have SAD you’re more likely to: - experience a lack of energy - sleep too much - overeat and gain weight - crave for carbohydrates. SAD is thought to be related to the variation in light exposure in different seasons. It's usually diagnosed after you’ve had the same symptoms during winter for a couple of years. SAD is very rare in Australia. It’s more likely to affect people in countries with shorter days and longer periods of darkness. ## Do I have depression? ## It can be hard to know whether you’re feeling depressed or have depression. Our anonymous Anxiety and Depression Test (K10) can help you understand whether your anxious feelings are the kind of worries that will go away on their own, or whether it’s time to get more support to help you feel better. It’s an evidence-based test that asks 10 questions about how you've been feeling over the past 4 weeks. Australian doctors and mental health professionals use this test, known as the K10. They sometimes ask you to take the K10 and talk about it with you. [Start the K10 test](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/tools-and-quizzes/k10) ## Finding mental health support Your GP can be a good place to start the conversation about your mental health. We can also help you find other support that’s right for you. This could include talking to our counsellors or helping you find a mental health professional near you. [Get mental health support](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support) [Read transcript](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/video-transcripts/emilys-story-the-war-in-my-head) ## Connect with our online peer support community Anonymously read, share and learn from people who are also living with depression. The Beyond Blue Forums is a welcoming peer support community. [Visit the Beyond Blue Forum depression discussions](https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/bd-p/c1-sc2-b2) ## Supporting someone else ### If you’re worried about someone close to you, there are things you can do to support them. - [Explore our guide on supporting someone](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/support-someone/how-to-talk-to-someone-about-their-mental-health) - [How to tell if someone has poor mental health](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/support-someone/poor-mental-health) - [Support someone with anxiety or depression](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/support-someone/how-to-help-someone-with-anxiety-or-depression) ## Journey to recovery - personal stories If you have depression, you’re not alone. Learn what depression feels like and how it can be managed. [Read and watch more personal stories about depression](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/personal-stories) [![](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/beyondblue1-beyondblueltd-p69c-fe1e/media/Project/Sites/beyondblue/Photos/Learn-About-Mental-Health/Personal-Stories/geoffs-story-beyond-blue-2.png?h=520&iar=0&w=1600)“I’m a doctor, I shouldn’t get sick” – Geoff’s experience of work stress and depression Despite spending decades helping others get better, Geoff’s greatest challenge was taking care of himself.](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/personal-stories/geoff) [![](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/beyondblue1-beyondblueltd-p69c-fe1e/media/Project/Sites/beyondblue/Photos/Learn-About-Mental-Health/nicole-banner_1440x516.png?h=516&iar=0&w=1440)Trauma and losing my coping strategy – Nicole’s story After suffering an injury while dancing, Nicole struggled to deal with the impact of losing her greatest outlet.](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/personal-stories/nicole) ### Related information ### - [Treatments for depression](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/treatments-for-depression) - [Signs and symptoms of depression](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/signs-and-symptoms) - [Causes of depression](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/causes-of-depression) - [Anxiety: signs, symptoms and treatment](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/anxiety/signs-and-symptoms) - [Suicide prevention](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/suicide-prevention) ## Have a question about depression types [![Illustration of a person on a phone call](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/beyondblue1-beyondblueltd-p69c-fe1e/media/Project/Sites/beyondblue/Illustrations/Homepage/support-services-call-a-counsellor.svg?h=120&iar=0&w=120)Call a counsellor on 1300 22 4636](tel://1300224636) [![Illustration of a chat exchange on a mobile device](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/beyondblue1-beyondblueltd-p69c-fe1e/media/Project/Sites/beyondblue/Illustrations/online-chat-counsellor.svg?iar=0)Chat to a counsellor online](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/talk-to-a-counsellor/chat) ## Make wellbeing a part of your every day [Learn more about the PACE app](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/pace-daily-wellbeing) ![Illustration of Beyond Blue mobile phone app](https://resources.beyondblue.org.au/api/public/content/6268391793f348a899ff3ced8f43e985?v=4aac7eaa)![Illustration of Beyond Blue mobile phone app](https://resources.beyondblue.org.au/api/public/content/6268391793f348a899ff3ced8f43e985?v=4aac7eaa) ![Illustration of two people in a hot air balloon](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/beyondblue1-beyondblueltd-p69c-fe1e/media/Project/Sites/beyondblue/Illustrations/Full-Bleed-Banners/couple-hot-air-balloon-banner.png?h=801&iar=0&w=2880)![Illustration of two people in a hot air balloon](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/beyondblue1-beyondblueltd-p69c-fe1e/media/Project/Sites/beyondblue/Illustrations/Full-Bleed-Banners/couple-hot-air-balloon-XL.svg?iar=0) ## Subscribe to receive info about mental health, keeping well and stories from our community. 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Readable Markdown	## Types of depressions ## On this page we explain the types of depressive disorders and their symptoms If you or someone close to you think they might have depression, we can help you find support. ![Illustration of a man with his arm around a woman](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/beyondblue1-beyondblueltd-p69c-fe1e/media/Project/Sites/beyondblue/Illustrations/Master-1x1-ratio-240x240/Anxiety/couple-walking-embracing.svg?iar=0)![Illustration of a man with his arm around a woman](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/beyondblue1-beyondblueltd-p69c-fe1e/media/Project/Sites/beyondblue/Illustrations/Master-1x1-ratio-240x240/Anxiety/couple-walking-embracing.svg?iar=0) ## About the types of depression Everyone experiences [depression](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression) differently. However, there are different types of depression that have particular symptoms. They may also appear at different times. For example, postnatal depression appears around childbirth, while seasonal affective disorder appears during winter. Some are talked about more often than others. You might have heard of clinical depression and bipolar. Types such as cyclothymic disorder and dysthymic disorder aren’t mentioned as often. Sometimes we use different names for the same type of depression. For example, clinical depression is also called major depressive disorder. ## Major depression Also known as: clinical depression, depression, unipolar depression. Major depression is when you feel sad, down or miserable most of the time. You might also lose interest in things you usually enjoy. Types of major depression include melancholia, psychotic and antenatal or postnatal. You may be diagnosed with mild, moderate or severe depression. Your mental health professional may diagnose you with depression if these symptoms: - happen most days - last for at least two weeks - impact on many areas of your life, including work and social relationships. ## Melancholia Melancholia is severe depression which often has physical symptoms. You might: - move more slowly - feel sad, down or miserable - be completely unable to enjoy anything. ## Psychotic depression Sometimes depression can include losing touch with reality or experiencing psychosis. Symptoms of psychotic depression can include hallucinations, delusions and paranoia. ### Hallucinations You might see or hear things that aren't there. ### Delusions A delusion is a false belief that isn’t shared by others. For example, you might believe that you’re: - bad or evil - being watched or followed. ### Paranoia If you feel paranoid you might: - feel like everyone is against you - believe that other people have made you ill or caused bad things to happen ## Antenatal and postnatal depression Your risk of developing depression is higher during pregnancy and in the first year after childbirth. During pregnancy around 10 per cent of women experience depression. In the first three months after having a baby this increases to 16 per cent. Depression which develops during pregnancy and after childbirth has a few different names: - antenatal or prenatal depression – depression during pregnancy ## Dysthymic disorder ## Bipolar disorder ### Mania Feeling manic is the opposite of feeling depressed. In a period of mania you might: - feel great - have lots of energy (and not sleep much) - have racing thoughts and talk quickly - find it hard to focus on tasks - feel frustrated and irritable. Some people with bipolar can lose touch with reality and have an episode of [psychosis](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/depression/types-of-depression#psychotic-depression) during a period of mania. Psychosis can involve hallucinations, delusions and paranoia. ## Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) SAD is a mood disorder that has a seasonal pattern. The most common type of SAD is when you feel depressed in the winter and better in the lighter and warmer months. When you feel depressed and have SAD you’re more likely to: - experience a lack of energy - sleep too much - overeat and gain weight - crave for carbohydrates. SAD is thought to be related to the variation in light exposure in different seasons. It's usually diagnosed after you’ve had the same symptoms during winter for a couple of years. SAD is very rare in Australia. It’s more likely to affect people in countries with shorter days and longer periods of darkness. ## Do I have depression? ## Supporting someone else If you’re worried about someone close to you, there are things you can do to support them. ![Illustration of Beyond Blue mobile phone app](https://resources.beyondblue.org.au/api/public/content/6268391793f348a899ff3ced8f43e985?v=4aac7eaa)![Illustration of Beyond Blue mobile phone app](https://resources.beyondblue.org.au/api/public/content/6268391793f348a899ff3ced8f43e985?v=4aac7eaa) ![Illustration of two people in a hot air balloon](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/beyondblue1-beyondblueltd-p69c-fe1e/media/Project/Sites/beyondblue/Illustrations/Full-Bleed-Banners/couple-hot-air-balloon-banner.png?h=801&iar=0&w=2880)![Illustration of two people in a hot air balloon](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/beyondblue1-beyondblueltd-p69c-fe1e/media/Project/Sites/beyondblue/Illustrations/Full-Bleed-Banners/couple-hot-air-balloon-XL.svg?iar=0)
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