Depression Quote

Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION?

Depression commonly affects your thoughts, your emotions, your behaviors and your overall physical health. Here are some of the most common symptoms that point to the presence of depression:

Feelings:

Sadness

Hopelessness

Guilt

Moodiness

Angry outbursts

Loss of interest in friends, family and favorite activities

Thoughts:

Trouble concentrating

Trouble making decisions

Trouble remembering

Thoughts of harming yourself

Delusions and/or hallucinations can also occur in cases of severe depression

Behaviors:

Withdrawing from people

Substance abuse

Missing work, school or other commitments

Attempts to harm yourself

Physical problems:

Tiredness or lack of energy

Unexplained aches and pains

Changes in appetite

Weight loss

Weight gain

Changes in sleep – sleeping too little or too much

Sexual problems

Depression affects an estimated one in 15 adults (6.7%) in any given year. And one in six people (16.6%) will experience depression at some time in their life. Depression can strike at any time, but on average, first appears during the late teens to mid-20s. Women are more likely than men to experience depression. Some studies show that one-third of women will experience a major depressive episode in their lifetime.

Self-help

There are a number of things people can do to help reduce the symptoms of depression. For many people, regular exercise helps create positive feeling and improve mood. Getting enough quality sleep on a regular basis, eating a healthy diet and avoiding alcohol (a depressant) can also help reduce symptoms of depression.

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