Symptoms and treatment of depression 22 Articles

by Deborah Bauers

Almost everyone has suffered with feelings of sadness at some time in life and described themselves as "struggling with depression." While life's circumstances can sometimes lead to feeling temporarily down in the dumps th...read more

by Sam Boreham

Depression is a mental illness that is becoming widely recognized in today's society. Mental health professionals and sufferers alike understand how it can seriously hinder the possibility of leading a 'normal' life. Depre...read more

by Sharon Elizabeth

"He would have to live, but without himself. He felt he had left himself faraway, back down the weeks, in the spot...where he had been wounded. He could remember the person he had been, but could not become that person ag...read more

by Henry Munene

There are many types of disorders which are manifested differently. Mental disorders include post-traumatic mental disorders, psychotic illnesses, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, dementia and neurosis while personality di...read more

by Rohit Kulkarni

Clinical depression is a very common affective mood disorder. At any given time, about 10% of the population is suffering from it, and over your lifetime you have a one in five chance of suffering from it. Although the exa...read more

by Robyn Mitchell

Depression is a common condition that millions of people suffer from daily. Depression has many symptoms and treatments. Many people suffer in silence, while others seek out treatment. Depression of any kind is a dangerous...read more

by Valerie Johnson

Depression is no respecter of persons and it is indiscriminate. 17 million American adults experience a period of clinical depression and nearly 2/3 of those will not get proper treatment. According to MedicineNet.com...read more

by E. V. SHAW

Depression is a horrible disease but it can be controlled. It is acquired when the levels of neurotransmitters are inadequate. Serotonin, norepreparine and dopamine regulate mood, emotions and behavior and are thought to...read more

by Courtenay O'Donnell

Depression The Facts and My Thoughts The Facts Depression is a term used to describe a feeling of sadness or emptiness. It is normal to feel down or simply depressed every now and again but it becomes abnormal whe...read more

by Ian Loft

Depression is a debilitating condition that manifests in different ways. Families, relationships and lives are torn apart yet few people recognize or understand depression. Symptoms of depression vary and severity ranges ...read more

by Holle Abee

Depression is a terrible illness, striking all ages and people from all walks of life. In fact, it is probably the number one cause of disability in the world. It can drastically change one's daily existence and make just ...read more

by Melanie Burgess

Clinical depression is more than having a blue day. We've all had days where we feel down and struggle to get through a normal day. Sometimes, these days come one after another without a break. Depression is a disease that...read more

by Suzanne Roerig

Symptoms of depression can be different from individual to individual. They can range from feelings of sadness, not wanting to go anywhere, loss of sleep, loss of appetite, and many more. A severe trauma can often trig...read more

by David Lamb

Depression. A hopelessness. Nothing goes right. It is all black. There are no solutions to life's problems. What do you do? Where do you go for help? Who is capable of helping you? First thought, psychiatrist. That has ...read more

by Andrew Ward

The symptoms of depression can be quite hard to identify as the person suffering will usually keep their problem quiet and somewhat prefer to suffer alone. As a sufferer of chronic depression I can safely say what the symp...read more

by Amy Black

Having depression doesn't mean the one affected has to live a miserable life. With proper care, he or she can live a happy, fullfilled life. I have. I was diagnosed with depression at the age of thirteen. I was teased a...read more

by Alan Sullivan

Depressed or anxious individuals can be observed as having limited expression of true emotion. Watson and Danielle (2006) found that emotional processing in psychotherapy found that clients who process their emotions are a...read more

by Janonda

After the birth of my 2nd child, about 23 years ago, I was diagnosed with clinical depression. A wise doctor prescribed Prozac and therapy for me, and I credit him for saving my life. Around the time of my diagnosis the ...read more

by Gami1986

Having had a brother who suffered from depression, it can be at times very hard to diagnose if you or anyone in your family suffers from it. It took my family roughly three to four months to really find out the symptoms he...read more

by Harriet Squier

Depression is the most common mental health disorder today. The seriousness of depression can range from mild "blues" with bad weather or with winter, to severe and life threatening suicidality. Understanding the symptom...read more