Sign in

or Register now

MyDepressionConnection.com

See all of our health sites at www.HealthCentral.com
Friday, October, 23, 2009

Does Everybody Get The Same Depression Symptoms

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...

Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

7399_1284
Group Therapy Helps Prevent Depression in Teens
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...Should all adolescents with a history of depression or symptoms of depression receive CB... Read more »

49_9448
Somatic Symptoms of Depression
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

...Christopher Lukas's personal journey coping with somatic symptoms of depression: Physical... Read more »

39_9250
Chronic Illness, Acid Reflux and Depression -- Part I
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...have to determine if what you are experiencing are symptoms of depression or are physical... Read more »

18
Depression in the Golden Years
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...the first time in later years.  Symptoms  Many depression symptoms can be mistaken for the... Read more »

18
Is it Depression - or Loss?
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...8,000 Americans. A total of 157 participants had depression symptoms triggered by bereavement.... Read more »

Health Guide

Depression Issues: What are the symptoms of depression?
...lethargy, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, concentration problems, and suicidal thoughts. Manic depression symptoms and cyclothymic depression symptoms include the above during the depression... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder Overview
...whose illness began in their teens.Symptoms of Bipolar DisorderSymptoms of the Depression PhaseThe symptoms of depression experienced in bipolar disorder are almost identical to those of major... Read more »
Depression Treatment
...their parents and doctor, especially during the first few months of treatment, for any worsening of depression symptoms or changes in behavior. [See Suicide Risk and Antidepressant Medications in... Read more »
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 »
Sleep Apnea: Prognosis
...report an association between severe apnea and psychological problems. In one study, 32% of patients had symptoms of depression. Sleep-related breathing disorders can also worsen nightmares and... Read more »

Related News

Exercise Eases Depression and Heart Disease
January 21, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients suffering from both coronary heart disease and symptoms of depression can cut their risk of cardiovascular events by... Read summary »

Some mental health issues common with RA
June 17, 2009

According to a new Dutch study, 63 percent of people who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), with the vast majority of these problems involving symptoms... Read summary »

Cancer and Depression
May 27, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People who receive a diagnosis of cancer are often depressed about it. But is that depression just the result of getting the bad... Read summary »

All-Natural Menopause Relief
May 05, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Hot flashes, mood swings, even depression. Symptoms of menopause can be harsh. And since researchers found... Read summary »

Diabetes Treatment Ups Depression Risk
July 09, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) The treatment used to help people with type 2 diabetes may cause some patients to develop depression. Johns Hopkins researchers... Read summary »