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Dear Friend,
Let me ask you a question...
Have you ever experienced Depression?
Well I can tell you... I have. Some years ago, now, while driving down the road, on what seemed to be just another day. I glanced up at the beautiful clear blue sky; all of a sudden it hit me... I felt horrible, miserable, sad!
I looked again and thought, this is a beautiful day, that should make me feel good... but I didn't.
Obviously something was wrong, really wrong.
This feeling I had was not 'normal' and I then realized that this was how I was feeling most, if not all of the time.
At the time I decided to go to the Dr. who prescribed me some medication.
This might not seem like a big deal, but for me this was completely out of character, as I have strong feelings about taking medication.
I decided that I would take them for a short time; a few weeks, and at the time they did help.
This was the first time in my life that I realized that I was depressed, and I guess for most people you might even say it was understandable. I was 30 years old and a single mother of five children aged 2 to 12 years.
Definitely not one of the easiest periods of my life.
Depression is fast becoming an epidemic in today's society. Many people suffer from low level chronic depression and really don't stop to think just what sort of a difference they could make if they just learned how.
Over the years since that time, I have experienced varying episodes of 'dark' feelings, however, I learned a number of different techniques to deal with this.
Depression is a very common mood disorder that affects a person's self-image and how they see the world around them. For the depressed person, the world lacks color and joy.
In fact, more people suffer from depression than are diagnosed with coronary artery disease, and unknown numbers more, go undiagnosed and 'put up' with their sad existence.
Still others cannot tolerate their lives, find nothing worthwhile to live for and commit suicide - another epidemic of modern society.
While Depression is well recognized as an illness, and is highly treatable.
There is still a stigma attached and many people do not seek the assistance that they need to overcome their problem.
The first step on the road to recovery is to recognize the symptoms of depression.
Understanding Depression will give you the information you need to help recognize the symptoms of depression in yourself or a loved one.
Get the facts and find out how to get treatment. Even one day of suffering with depression is too long.
Did you know that depression has not only emotional symptoms, but physical ones as well?
Someone who is depressed may well have physical ailments that do not respond to treatment.
Here are some interesting and little known facts about depression:
Depression has many and varied causes
Depression costs the U.S. economy more than $40 million annually
Depression can be quite difficult for physicians to diagnose
Children can and do become depressed
Seniors experience depression differently than other adults
Depression is highly treatable
Since depression, anxiety, post-natal depression and panic attacks have become so common, there is a very good chance that either yourself or someone close to you has experienced symptoms at some time in their life.
Understanding Depression will show you how to recognize the signs and symptoms as well as show you variations in these conditions.
When it comes to treatment options, there are many effective forms of treatment available. If you know what the options are, you are much better equipped to choose what is right for you.
Knowledge is power and Understanding Depression will give you the knowledge you need to tackle this disorder head-on!
Early diagnosis is key to getting proper treatment. We all know that taking the wait-and-see approach won't work for a broken leg - we want to get it dealt with promptly. Depression is no different.
There is nothing to be gained by waiting it out. Depression is just as real as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, or cancer.
Why depression is much more than grief
Who is at risk for becoming depressed
The role hormones, prescription drugs, and substance abuse play in depression
How your doctor can help treat the symptoms of depression
What you can do to help yourself or your loved one overcome Depression
How to tell if you or a loved one is suffering from Depression
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