Depression :( :( It Can Affect You Without You even Knowing

This is a mental health issue that I teach in my classes and t it should be reinforced all the time to everyone because depression can be deadly. You have a 85% chance of knowing someone with symptoms of depression so take a look at some important facts that's been gathered about this.

1. Depression Is More Than Ordinary Sadness
Sadness is a part of being human, a natural reaction to painful
circumstances. All of us will experience sadness at some point in our
lives. Depression, however, is a physical illness with many more
symptoms than an unhappy mood.

2. Depression Doesn't Always Have a Reason
Sometimes people become depressed for what seems like a good reason -
maybe they lost their job or a close friend passed away - but with
clinical depression there doesn't necessarily have to be a reason for
how you feel. Chemicals in the brain which are responsible for mood
control are out balance and you may feel bad even though everything in
your life is going well.

3. Children Are Not Immune to Depression
A myth exists that says childhood is a joyful, carefree time in our
lives. While children don't experience the same problems that adults
do, like work-related stress or financial pressures, this doesn't mean
that they can't become depressed. Childhood brings its own unique set
of stresses, such as bullying and the struggle for peer acceptance.

4. Depression Is a Real Illness
You are not weak or crazy. Depression is a real illness which is
caused by a chemical imbalance within your brain.
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5. Depression Is Treatable
You do not need to suffer if you have depression. There are several
treatment options available to you, including medications and
psychotherapy.

Depression Symptoms

1. Depressed Mood (beyond sadness)
A person may report feeling "sad" or "empty" or may cry frequently.
Children and adolescents may exhibit irritability.

2. Decreased Interest or Pleasure
A person may show markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or
almost all, daily activities.
3. Weight Changes
Significant changes in weight when not attempting to gain or lose (a
gain or loss of 5% or more in a month) may be indicative of
depression. In children, this may also present as a failure to make
expected weight gains.

4. Sleep Disturbances
Insomnia or sleeping too much may be a symptom of depression.

5. Psychomotor Agitation or Retardation
The person may be observed to be either agitated and restless or
physically slowed down in their movements.

6. Fatigue
Deep fatigue or a loss of energy is a symptom of depression.

7. Feelings of Worthlessness or Guilt
A depressed person may feel that they have no value or they may feel
inappropriately guilty about things they have no control over.

8. "Brain Fog"
A depressed person may have a diminished ability to think, concentrate
or make decisions.

9. Thoughts of Death
A depressed person may have recurring thoughts of death, especially
thoughts of suicide, with or without a specific plan.

--If you have experienced five or more of these depression symptoms
within the same two week period--especially if a depressed mood or
loss of interest or pleasure are among your symptoms--this could be
indicative of an episode of depression. The symptoms should not be
accounted for by another illness, drugs of abuse or prescription
medications.

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Larry Austin
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