I think that one reason it took so long for my depression to be diagnosed is that depression symptoms lists suck. Seriously. I can look at them now and see why nothing clicked with me. Appetite problems? Nope. Sleeping problems? Nope. Suicidal thoughts? Nope. Loss of interest in things previously enjoyed? Well, when you've been depressed since childhood, that's kind of hard to say.
And the lists leave a lot of real-life depression symptoms out. What about "don't like to be around other...
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Depression and mixed depression are the primary moods of my bipolar II disorder. When I'm severely depressed over a long period, I often... Read more »
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"Depression is a disorder of mood, so mysteriously painful and elusive in the way it becomes known to the self...as to verge close to being... Read more »
When you have depression it is possible to experience a wide variety of symptoms. I have found that in talking to other people who suffer... Read more »
The classic symptoms of depression include sadness during most of the day, altered appetite or body weight, change in sleep patterns, agitation, lack... Read more »
Bipolar disorder symptoms are cyclic. Patient's cycle into manic episodes, then return to normal before cycling into a depressive episode. This... Read more »
A new report from Irish researchers has found the most common symptoms of depression in people who suffer from that condition. In a survey in... Read more »
Researchers say that a new transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is effective at treating depression symptoms. In a recent study,... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Major depression is an illness that usually causes severe and persistent low mood â sadness or a sense of despair. It is considered... Read more »
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