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Aging, Depression, Suicide And EQ
There are so many myths about aging. For instance, do you think, as many do, that “all old people are alike,” and that nobody changes after about the age of 50?
Nothing could be farther from the truth. Freud’s famous statement that people...
Major Depression and Manic-Depression — Any difference?
Countless number of patients and their family members have asked me about manic–depression and major depression. “Is there any difference?” “Are they one and the same?” “Is the treatment the same?” And so on. Each time I encounter a chorus of...
Tips To Beating Depression
Everyone has days when they are down, worn out and just not feeling all that happy.
That's OK, you need to have days like this, otherwise how would you know when you are happy. You need to have something to contrast your happiness with. What is...
When Someone You Know Has To Deal With Depression, Anxiety And Fear
What do you do when you someone you know has to deal with persistent fears and anxieties or even depression? Well the first thing you need to do is to get the person to seek the services of a professional and/or counselor who can lead them in the...
Your Daily Struggle With Depression
If you have been diagnosed with depression or feel that you are dealing with depression on a daily basis, you may feel that depression is consuming your life. You worry about everything. You don’t want to do anything. The things that used to make...
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Recognizing and Treating the Symptoms of Depression
Nearly 20 million American adults fall ill from depression each year--that's almost one-tenth of the entire adult population. This devastating condition is not to be ignored: it influences nearly every part of a person's life, from sleeping patterns to appetite to mindset to activities. And unlike a bad mood, which passes almost as quickly as it comes, depression is long-lasting condition that can persist over months or years.Sufferers from depression feel persistently sad, empty, hopeless, and restless. They are prone to irritability and get irked even by small problems. They may no longer enjoy activities they once loved, and they may oversleep in the morning or have trouble getting to bed at night. But the disease is not just mental. It can manifest itself in physical forms, too: chronic pain, digestive ailments, and even self-inflicted wounds. Also, doctors can actually see chemical and structural changes in the brains of people with major depression.
Depression can strike anyone, at any time. It may afflict the elderly, children, men or women, without regard to race, age, gender or background. However, there is some evidence to suggest that the condition may be genetic, especially with severe disorders such as manic-depressive disorder. But it is critical to note that genetic disposition does not automatically cause the disease. Often, external factors (such as stress, life-altering events, trauma, and so on) can trigger a latent potential condition.
It's important to recognize that depression doesn't just come in one form, and doesn't have just one set of symptoms. Like any other category of diseases, like cancer or heart problems, depression is a heading that covers many individual conditions. You may have heard of
some of the more well-known types. Bipolar disorder, or manic-depression, is a relatively rare but dangerous condition in which a patient has dramatic mood swings between "mania" and a severe depressed state. Major depression is a long-term condition that is characterized by such symptoms as inability to concentrate, not wanting to take part in pleasurable activities, feeling tired or unenergetic, and being unable to complete work or make decisions. A less severe but more prolonged form of the disease, dysthymia, involves lower-grade but chronic symptoms that interfere with quality of life while not completely disabling the sufferer.Depression can have devastating consequences, both for the sufferer and his or her friends and family, but fortunately it is a treatable condition. Of the 20 million adults who suffer from depression, some cases are severe and require intensive treatment and intervention, but most can be more readily treated and the harmful effects of the disease alleviated. Many people with depression are hesitant to seek out professional help, but it is important to know that your symptoms are treatable. Doctors and psychologists have a great deal of experience using medication and therapy in combination to produce very effective results and greatly improve the quality of life for people with depressive disorder.
Learn more about depression and how to get help in Depression: Part 2
About the Author
Anna White is chief-editor and researcher in charge of SelfHelpCorner.com, a website dedicated to providing you 100% free self-help information that's practical, cutting-edge, and immediately useable in your life. To read part two of Anna's article visit Self Help Corner
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| Welcome to Depression.com |
| Facts about depression, including how to manage it and how to live with this medical condition. |
| www.depression.com |
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| NIMH: Depression |
| Such a disabling episode of depression may occur only once but more ... Depression can also affect the physical health in men differently from women. ... |
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| NIMH: Depression |
| National Institute of Mental Health presents a comprehensive series of articles on symptoms and management. Includes booklets of personal accounts and ... |
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| Clinical depression - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| Clinical depression (also called major depressive disorder) is a state of intense ... By definition the symptoms are not as severe as with Major Depression, ... |
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| Great Depression - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| The Great Depression was an economic downturn which started in 1929 (although its ... The Great Depression ended at different times in different countries; ... |
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| Dr. Ivan's Depression Central |
| This site is Internet's central clearinghouse for information on all types of depressive disorders and on the most effective treatments for individuals ... |
| www.psycom.net |
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| Depression Screening Test |
| Answer a few simple questions to determine if you are experiencing depressive symptoms. Provides a referral list and information on depression. |
| www.med.nyu.edu |
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| MedlinePlus: Depression |
| From the National Institutes of Health; Depression (National Institute of Mental Health) ... Select services and providers for Depression in your area. ... |
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| Welcome to depression-screening.org |
| Most people with depression, however, do not seek the professional help they ... The depression-screening.org web site is sponsored by the National Mental ... |
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| iFred - International Foundation for Research and Education on ... |
| "This book can help those directly and indirectly touched by depression. ... iFred Brings New Hope to Depression with Thousands of Sunflowers ... |
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| Depression information and treatment |
| Information about depression, depression treatment, and facts about depression. |
| www.psychologyinfo.com |
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| Depression |
| Depression is a strong mood involving sadness, discouragement, despair, or hopelessness that lasts for weeks, months, or even longer. |
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| Depression Alliance web site with information about depression ... |
| Information about the symptoms and treatment of depression from Depression Alliance, a UK charity for people with clinical depression and anxiety. |
| www.depressionalliance.org |
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| WebMD Depression Health Center - Learn the symptoms of depression ... |
| Articles, links, and resources for sufferers of depression. |
| www.webmd.com |
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| Depression - Information and Support |
| THE starting place for exploring Depression. Support forums, links, articles and more. |
| depression.about.com |
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| beyondblue: the national depression initiative |
| Australian organisation provides information about depression to consumers, carers and health professionals. |
| www.beyondblue.org.au |
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| Using EFT for Depression, Teen Depression & Clinical Depression |
| EFT's results for all forms of depression are often astonishing. In most cases the depressed feelings vanish or are materially reduced within a few minutes ... |
| www.emofree.com |
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| Depression |
| The website for Depression. ... Please note that Depression is comprised of backfile volumes. Volume 4, Issue 2 (1996). Articles in this Issue: ... |
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| Depression - MayoClinic.com |
| Depression is more than just a bout of the blues. Fortunately, treatments are available. |
| www.mayoclinic.com |
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| Mental Help Net - Depression (Unipolar) |
| Depression is one of the most common and most serious mental health ... Fortunately, there are many highly effective treatments for depression today that ... |
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