Facts About Depression

Depression that last more than several weeks begins to affect every aspect of life.  The most common symptoms of long-term depression include loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of overwhelming sadness or fear, changes in appetite (weight gain or loss), disturbed sleep patterns (insomnia or sleeping more than normal), changes in levels of activity (restlessness or significntly slower movement), fatigue (both mental and physical), lowered self-esteem, and thoughts about death or suicide.  Depression can affect children, teens, and adults.

  • Depression is highly treatable, yet only about one-tenth of the more than 18 million American adults suffering from a depressive disorder are currently under the care of a physician or a psychologist.
  • Studies indicate that 54 percent of the American population believes depression is a personal weakness, and 41 percent of depressed women are too embarrassed to seek help.
  • Depression may develop from a complex set of risk factors, including genetic makeup, brain chemistry, personality, and life events.
  • Depression is commonly misdiagnosed and under-treated
  • Depression can mimic physical illnesses and cause fatigue, muscle tension, sweating, nausea, cold hands, difficulty swallowing, jumpiness, gastrointestinal discomfort or diarrhea, and other physical symptoms.

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