Are there different types of depression?

Yes, Seasonal Depression (depression that comes about in the winter), Clinical Depression, Post Traumatic Depression etc

There are! There is bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, psychotic depression, post-partum depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, situational depression, and atypical depression. It's best to look up the symptoms and effects of these different types so you can find the one that best fits what you feel and discuss this with your doctor.

Depression is different for everyone. Sure there are types like clinical or situation, but your depression can vary greatly from someone who also has clinical.

Yes, there are symptoms of both major depression and minor depression. It's best to talk to a doctor or therapist to explain your symptoms and discuss which type of depression you may be experiencing.

Definitely. There is the typical form, major depressive disorder. Dysthymia, which is a form of depression that lasts much longer than major depressive disorder, more than two years. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form that occurs only during a certain type of season (winter for example). Postpartum depression is a type of depression diagnosed shortly after childbirth because of chemical imbalance.

Yes, there are, there's bipolar depression which tends to be much more serious, general depression which usually is shrugged off and thought of as people just being sad, and severe depression which leads to suicidal thoughts and self harm quite often. There are many more types, but these are the basic forms of depression as I know them.

Depression can have different faces but ultimately the problem is the same. The problem can also be deeper rooted depending on the person, but it becomes very subjective and incomparable. I think that the problem is the inability to gain satisfaction, slowly the mind stops to even look for satisfaction as it has accepted there is none to be found. It's kind of a vicious cycle at that point that becomes very difficult to break.

Yes, there absolutely are. It definitely varies from person to person, both in severity, type, and symptoms.

Yes, there are several different types of depression, and the symptoms vary. Each type requires a specific form of treatment which is designed for that specific type of depression.

Yes there is. Major Depression, Persistent Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Psychotic Depression, Postpartum Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Situational Disorder and Atypical Depression. That's what I have heard from my therapist. I'm sure you can find more information about them if you search for it online! Hope this helped x.