Signs and Symptoms of Depression
Depression: the signs and symptoms you should look out for!
Clinical depression is a combination of symptoms that interfere with a person’s ability to work, sleep, study, eat, and enjoy once pleasurable activities. It is disabling and interefere’s with the person’s daily activities and normal functioning. A low intensity version of clinical depression is called dysthymia. Another important type of depression is Bipolar disorder which alternates with episodes of high mood called mania and low mood called depression.
Recent studies conducted by Harvard University and the World Health organization suggest that almost half of us will have a disorder of mood, anxiety,drug use or memory in our lives. Depression for example is the second largest cause of disability second only to heart disease. Depression is common. It is also treatable and in most cases curable.
Signs and Symptoms Depression:
• feeling miserable and “empty”for hours at a stretch
• complaints of reduced energy and extreme fatigue for no apparent reason
• difficulties concentrating, remembering and making decisions
•sleeping more/ less than usual.
• change in appetite and weight
• feelings of guilt and hopelessness; suicidal ideas
• body aches and pains that do not improve even with treatment
If you have been feeling some of the above symptoms for more than two weeks at a stretch, it is likely that you could be suffering from “depression”. Please consult your doctor or a certified medical health professional, in your area, who can assist you in treatment and care. Like any other illness depression is curable. Commonsense dictates the earlier you seek help the better are your chances for recovery!
If you liked reading this article and would want to read more on Depression related topics by the same author, Please view:
http://healthmad.com/mental-health/how-depression-affects-adolescents/#ixzz1ld69FCZP
http://healthmad.com/mental-health/depression-is-an-illness-and-not-you/
http://healthmad.com/mental-health/main-causes-of-depression/
http://healthmad.com/mental-health/depression-and-heart-disease/
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sheilanewton | Feb 7, 2012 | Reply
Such a well-written factual piece. You’ve certainly done your research, avissado. Well done.
Dragoonk | Feb 7, 2012 | Reply
good article, thanks for sharing!
KittyK | Feb 7, 2012 | Reply
Fabulous listing of the signs and symptoms…
mdrkarim7 | Feb 8, 2012 | Reply
Interesting.
Safa | Feb 8, 2012 | Reply
Very informative. I’ve read all your articles on depression.
bagus69 | Feb 8, 2012 | Reply
thanks for sharing!
aheed411 | Feb 8, 2012 | Reply
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megapertiwiafandi | Feb 8, 2012 | Reply
thanks for share, keep continue..
Dora77 | Feb 8, 2012 | Reply
Thanks Avissado….Well presented!
Ixodoi | Feb 8, 2012 | Reply
Nicely written & extremely important to know. Thanks for sharing.
avissado | Feb 8, 2012 | Reply
hey have studied psychology and been associated with health research project mainly on depression for five plus years! Glad to know that the articles on depression have been well appreciated. Thank you
juliachild | Feb 8, 2012 | Reply
Very nice article
Martin Kloess | Feb 8, 2012 | Reply
very good.
Marquis de Joker | Feb 8, 2012 | Reply
Depressing… kidding
Dora77 | Feb 9, 2012 | Reply
i like it!
Sharon L. West | Feb 10, 2012 | Reply
Personally, I think depression can be motivating. The word maybe overused a bit. It would make sense that there is a state of feeling that is abnormal and could be dangerous for those around someone who exceptional depressed and themselves. But when depression is more like the feeling of wanting to be motivated for feeling productive, well, maybe it can help some personalities become creative and produce successful tactics that help them and others feel better about their environment and themselves. I think you probably know where I’m coming from.
vickylass | May 5, 2012 | Reply
Depression is mental illness just like any othert illnesses. With early and good treatment can be defeated. Good share!