Symptoms
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, symptoms of depression may include: feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and/or helplessness, loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much, and a feeling of sadness for more than a few weeks. If you or a loved one are experiencing any of these symptoms then it is time to seek help from a medical professional.
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Recognizing Dysthymia in Children: When Depression is Chronic at an Early Age
When I was finally diagnosed with depression at age 27, after twenty years of suffering from one type of depressive disorder or another, it was because I was going through a major depression at that particular time. It was only the third major depression I had experienced, and all three had occurred after the age of twenty. For all their ferocity,…
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Jerry Kennard, Health Pro, posted Adolescent Male Depression So much of teen behavior is characterized by shifting moods, angst and dissatisfaction that…
Deborah Gray, Health Guide, commented on Recognizing Dysthymia in Children: When… Hi Alfredo, Wow - it sounds like you've done an amazing job…
Jerry Kennard, Health Pro, commented on Is Grief a Mental Illness? Hi Judy, Well, your point about therapy over drug treatments is exactly the same…
Jerry Kennard, Health Pro, commented on Denying Depression Yes indeed. I guess things are a little easier these days but the stigma around any form of mental…
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