DEPRESSION

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At any point in life, feelings of sadness can occur. In fact, sadness is a natural reaction to many experiences such as the death of a loved one, illness, divorce or loss of a job. But if these feelings linger for several weeks and begin to affect your ability to function or enjoy life, you may have a condition called depression.

Depression is a psychological condition that changes how you think and feel, and also affects your social behavior and sense of physical well-being. Depression can affect anyone. Once identified, most people diagnosed with depression are successfully treated. Unfortunately, depression is not always diagnosed, because many of the symptoms copy physical illness, such as sleep and appetite disturbances. Recognizing depression is the first step in treating it.

Depression is one of the most common psychological problems, affecting nearly everyone through either personal experience or through depression in a family member. Each year over 17 million American adults experience a period of clinical depression. The cost in human suffering cannot be estimated.

Depression can interfere with normal functioning, and frequently causes problems with work, social and family adjustment. It causes pain and suffering not only to those who have a disorder, but also to those who care about them. Serious depression can destroy family life as well as the life of the depressed person.

DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS

Depression is a psychological condition that changes how you think and feel, and also affects your social behavior and sense of physical well-being.

1. A persistent sad, anxious or "empty" mood
2. Sleeping too much or too little, insomnia and middle-of-night or early-morning awakening.
3. Reduced appetite and weight loss, or increased appetite and weight gain
4. Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities once enjoyed, including sex
5. Irritability or restlessness
6. Persistent physical symptoms that don't respond to treatment, such as headaches chronic pain or digestive disorders
7. Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions
8. Decreased energy, fatigue or loss of energy
9. Feeling guilty, worthless, helpless, hopeless or pessimistic
10. Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts.

If you feel that any of the symptoms mentioned before could be interpretative your present condition, or the condition of someone you know, please contact us at Eastside Comprehensive Medical Center so we can assist you better.

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