Depression

Understanding Depression

If you've been diagnosed with Depression, you may be asking yourself, why did it happen to me? The fact is that anyone can become depressed. The first step in fighting this condition is to understand what it is, how it affects you, and what causes it. Some people say that Depression can feel as if a black curtain of despair is coming down over their lives.

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Many people feel irritable all the time for no apparent reason while others feel like they have no energy and can't concentrate. The symptoms can vary from one person to another, but if you are feeling "down" for more than a period of two weeks, and these feelings are interfering with your daily life, there is a possibility that you may have clinical depression.

If you have suffered one episode of Depression, you will, sooner or later, most likely have another one. It is common to feel some of the symptoms several weeks before you develop a full-blown episode. If you learn to recognize these early triggers or symptoms and work with your doctor, you may help to keep the Depression from becoming worse.

Quite a lot of people with the condition don't recognize the symptoms and will deny they have it and never seek help, even though the majority will respond to treatment. Treating Depression is especially important because it affects you, your family, and your work. Some people who suffer with it have the mistaken belief that how they are feeling will never change and try to harm themselves. They don't understand that it is a treatable illness.

You can learn to identify the Depression causes and manage the symptoms by working closely with your doctor. You may have to try several different medications or treatments to eventually find the one that works best for you. Your doctor may also recommend that you visit a therapist or counselor and/or make certain lifestyle changes. You shouldn't expect change to happen overnight, however with the right treatment, you can keep it from overshadowing your life.

The symptoms that may help your doctor identify Depression include:

• constant feelings of sadness, irritability, or tension
• decreased interest or pleasure in usual activities or hobbies
• loss of energy, feeling tired despite lack of activity
• a change in appetite, with significant weight loss or weight gain
• a change in sleeping patterns, such as difficulty sleeping, early morning awakening, or sleeping too much
• restlessness or feeling slowed down
• decreased ability to make decisions or concentrate
• feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or guilt
• thoughts of suicide or death

If you are experiencing any or several of these symptoms, you should talk to your doctor about whether you are suffering from Depression.