Monday, August 18, 2008

What Are the Symptoms of Depression?

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Everyone at one time or another has felt depressed, sad, or blue. Being depressed is a normal reaction to loss, life's struggles, or an injured self-esteem. But sometimes the feeling of sadness becomes intense, lasting for long periods of time and preventing a person from leading a normal life. If left untreated, can worsen, lasting for years and causing untold suffering, and possibly even result in suicide. It is important to recognize the
signs of depression and seek help if you or your loved one is exhibiting any of the following symptoms.


These are some of the signs and symptoms of depression that you should be aware of:

  • Sadness
  • Loss of energy
  • Feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness
  • Loss of enjoyment from things that were once pleasurable
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Uncontrollable crying
  • Difficulty making decisions
  • Irritability
  • Increased need for sleep
  • Insomnia or excessive sleep
  • Unexplained aches and pains
  • Stomachache and digestive problems
  • Decreased sex drive
  • Sexual problems
  • Headache
  • A change in appetite causing weight loss or gain
  • Thoughts of death or suicide
  • Attempting suicide

all postive....=(

Count your blessings every morning, & Thanked GOD for them one by one!

3 comments:

ColleenC said...

u got attempt suicide meh?! omgawdd!
hamisu ka lu?! T__T

dEvIlInE said...

that means u dun understand me enuf lo...haha...time passes by thou...

Unknown said...

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