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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Symptom Of Depression

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Somatic Symptoms of Depression

By Chris Ballas, M.D. Health Expert
I know I've read that depression affects people in many different ways, but how exactly does it affect someone physically? Does depression manifest itself as soreness or exhaustion, or do symptoms vary from person to person?

The relationship between "depression" and somatic symptoms is not a linear one.  An easy answer would be to say that some people get tired when they're depressed, and sleep all day ("atypical depression") while others have insomnia, etc.

But if you ask the question the ot... Read more »

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Health Guide

Depression Issues: What are the symptoms of depression?
The classic symptoms of depression include sadness during most of the day, altered appetite or body weight, change in sleep patterns, agitation, lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities,... Read more »
Half of Iraq Veterans with Migraines Also Have Depression
...soldiers returning from Iraq who suffer from Migraines are more than twice as likely to also experience symptoms of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety than soldiers who do not... Read more »
ADHD and Depression
One out of every four adults with ADD/ADHD also suffers from symptoms of depression.  When there are co-existing conditions, it can be harder to diagnose and treat ADHD.  The symptoms may overlap... Read more »
ADHD: Co-existing Conditions
...causing the most impairment.  For example, if a person has both depression and ADHD and is experiencing symptoms of depression that are interfering with their daily lives, depression would be... Read more »
When to See a Doctor About ADHD
...fidget?Do you act impulsively, interrupt others or speak without thinking first?Do you have symptoms of depression? Keep in mind that going through a stressful time in your life can... Read more »

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