Depression
Depression
More than 3 million American’s experience depression each year. According to the American Psychiatric Association, depression is a treatable medical illness that negative affects how you feel, think, and act.
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Although depression can cause feelings of sadness, loneliness, and disinterest in daily living, depression is different from sadness and loneliness because depression can cause emotional and physical problems making it difficult for people to live functional lives. Typically, these feelings and challenges must be present for at least two consecutive weeks to be considered depression.
Common Symptoms Include:
- Chronic sadness and/or a down mood
- Loss of interest and/or pleasures in activities you once enjoyed
- Changes in appetite in either direction (weight loss or weight gain)
- Irregular sleeping patterns
- Loss of energy and/or increased fatigue
- Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and/or shame
- Inability to concentrate and/or make decisions
- Thoughts of death or suicide
If you are experiencing any or all of the symptoms listed, reach out to a professional for help. Also remember, you are not alone and there could be underlying risk factors like genetics, hormonal imbalances, or environmental factors that are causing your feelings. In other words, if you are feeling depressed, it is not your fault and it is treatable.
“Depression is the most unpleasant thing I have ever experienced. It is that absence of being able to envision that you will ever be cheerful again. It is the absence of hope. it is a deadened feeling, which is so very different from feeling sad. Sad hurts but it’s a healthy feeling and a necessary thing to feel. Depression is very different.”
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