Maggie has been suffering with persistent depressive disorder for several years and has sought treatment on several occasions. A
bout a month ago, she developed more severe symptoms of depression, which have been maintained almost daily. The condition Maggie is experiencing is best described as __________.
Double depression can be defined as co-existence of the major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder.
This condition is more severe than any of the two conditions alone. The therapeutic treatment and pharmaceutical treatment combinely are more effective if need to cure double depression.
This lasts for a longer duration of time and is very severe when it comes to mood swings.
We can tell the patient to lay straight with the face directed outward. We will tell the patient to lay the arms at the sides. we will further tell the patient to place his/her palms facing forward. The head and the eyes should also face forward. This position makes it easier for the physician to analyze any body part in a stance. It is easier to understand what part of the body is being talked about in this position.
