When I was a teen and reading everything from novels to Reader's Digests to Mom or Dad's encyclopedias and self-help books, I was fascinated with a particular malaise that I had felt for years but had no words to articulate. I had most of the symptoms of depression; therefore, I was bent on reading articles about depression. That was about thirty years ago, so while the info then was more limited than it is now, I have a better understanding of an illness (or syndrome) that severely impacts those with it and those who live with persons who have it: such statistics that hold that in any given year, some 13 to 14 million people will suffer some degree of depressive disorder (according to www.add-adhd-help-center.com).
One of the first articles I read (the title of which escapes me at the moment) contained information on the symptoms of depression, information that still holds true today:
People suffering from Clinical Depression sleep too much, or suffer from sleeplessness, are irritable and restless.
He or she loses interest in once-enjoyable activities and pastimes, in food, and in taking care of his or her person hygiene needs.
The person suffering from depression also consistently feels tired, or is constantly exhausted, and feels they never have enough energy to get through the day.
More studies have revealed the numbers of people suffering from depressive disorders and you are able to find out more about this on www.add-adhd-help-center.com. Where you will see that other symptoms include:
An attitude of futility, persistent sadness, and feelings of being worthless;
Constant weight change, either gain or loss;
Overeating (akin to undereating)
Ongoing feelings of physical illness such as stomach pain, digestive disorders and headaches, these are not limited to depression, but all may be treatment resistant.
Obsessive suicidal thoughts and thoughts of dying;
Once I had reached forty, I also found out that I was an ADD sufferer. Attention Deficit Disorder, often partners with depression. It became compelling for me to discover more about these disorders and the reason why I suffered from both. Understanding is part of the solution to the problem. If you suffer from either or both of these, you must know that understanding is half the battle won. There are many sources available that can assist you with this; in the form of books, treatment and people who help. Depression is not a death sentence, it is possible to enjoy a meal again, or stop eating everything in sight. Get rid of that heavy weight that is depression, and start living a normal health life. I did it and if I can, anyone can. Just imagine being able to awake from that heavy depressive sleep, forget about suicidal thoughts, and open your eyes to a whole new world. - 15343
One of the first articles I read (the title of which escapes me at the moment) contained information on the symptoms of depression, information that still holds true today:
People suffering from Clinical Depression sleep too much, or suffer from sleeplessness, are irritable and restless.
He or she loses interest in once-enjoyable activities and pastimes, in food, and in taking care of his or her person hygiene needs.
The person suffering from depression also consistently feels tired, or is constantly exhausted, and feels they never have enough energy to get through the day.
More studies have revealed the numbers of people suffering from depressive disorders and you are able to find out more about this on www.add-adhd-help-center.com. Where you will see that other symptoms include:
An attitude of futility, persistent sadness, and feelings of being worthless;
Constant weight change, either gain or loss;
Overeating (akin to undereating)
Ongoing feelings of physical illness such as stomach pain, digestive disorders and headaches, these are not limited to depression, but all may be treatment resistant.
Obsessive suicidal thoughts and thoughts of dying;
Once I had reached forty, I also found out that I was an ADD sufferer. Attention Deficit Disorder, often partners with depression. It became compelling for me to discover more about these disorders and the reason why I suffered from both. Understanding is part of the solution to the problem. If you suffer from either or both of these, you must know that understanding is half the battle won. There are many sources available that can assist you with this; in the form of books, treatment and people who help. Depression is not a death sentence, it is possible to enjoy a meal again, or stop eating everything in sight. Get rid of that heavy weight that is depression, and start living a normal health life. I did it and if I can, anyone can. Just imagine being able to awake from that heavy depressive sleep, forget about suicidal thoughts, and open your eyes to a whole new world. - 15343
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