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Health Encyclopedia: Depression Basics

Introduction

Everyone experiences some unhappiness, often as a result of a change, either in the form of a setback or a loss, or simply, as Freud said, "everyday misery." The painful feelings that accompany these events are usually appropriate, necessary, and transitory, and can even present an opportunity for personal growth. However, when depression persists and impairs daily life, it may be an indication of a depressive disorder. Severity, duration, and the presence of other symptoms are the f...

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Expert & Community Posts

Natural Alternatives for Treating Depression: Part One

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...because I choose to use supplements to help me with my depression. I think that what... Read more »

Postpartum Depression

By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...predict whether a woman is likely to develop postpartum depression (PPD). Researchers from... Read more »

ADHD and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

..."Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as winter depression, is a mood disorder in which... Read more »

Teen Depression on Health Central

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Depression is one of the most common co-existing conditions that accompany ADHD. Many of us know... Read more »

Beat the Winter Blues

By Paul Ballas , Health Expert

...suffer from seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression that typically begins as winter... Read more »

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Health Guide

Depression Risk

According to a major surveys, more than 13% of Americans experience major depression disorder over the course of their lifetimes. Furthermore, an estimated 18 million Americans experience... Read more »

Depression: Suicide and Complications

of DepressionDepression is often chronic, with episodes of recurrence and improvement. Approximately one-third of patients with a single episode of major depression will have another... Read more »

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis

...the many other common conditions that can lead to feelings of temporary exhaustion are the following:DepressionInfectionsPregnancyExtreme exerciseExcessive stressIn most of these cases, fatigue... Read more »

What Causes Depression?

CausesThe causes of depression are not fully known. Most likely a combination of genetic, biologic, and environmental factors are at work.Genetic FactorsBecause depression runs in families, and has a... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Risk Factors

...Unlike tender points, trigger points are often small lumps, about the size of a pencil eraser.Major Depression. The link between psychological disorders and fibromyalgia is very strong and... Read more »

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