What do you know about Depression?
The most common symptom of depression and one which most people think is the only one is having a persistent empty or 'sad' mood. This is not what can sometimes be referred to as feeling 'down in the dumps'. The mood will last from several weeks at least. At which point should see a psychiatrist or doctor. A feeling of pessimism, hopelessness or helplessness and being critical of oneself for never being good enough at anything no matter what we do. Depression can lead to a lack of interest in pursuits someone usually enjoys. Feeling lethargic or having no energy or drive, even for sex, is another symptom of depression that can slowly be re-enforced over time.
Trouble with sleeping and eating is a symptom that most people would not usually associate with depression. Sleeping disorders are often dismissed as having developed a mild case of insomnia that will surely go away over time. Some people wake early in the morning and are unable to fall back asleep. Eating disturbances to, especially in women, can hide the depression, because the first thing that will come to mind is anorexia or bulimia. This is true, but we also need to place these symptoms in context, which is why it is so important to know the facts and symptoms of depression so that we can see the bigger picture.
What do you know about Depression?
Depression commonly refers to a relatively transitory, negative mood experienced by human. The terms depression or depressed are used in both the ordinary, non-clinical sense and to refer specifically to pathology, especially when the mood of depression has reached a level of severity and/or duration that warrants a clinical diagnosis.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
What do you know about Depression?
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