Facts About Depression
We all feel down from time to time. Feeling sad and unhappy when we are disappointed, when we have a loss, when we are frustrated and when we hear some disturbing news takes us to a place of temporary "blues." This is a normal reaction to our everyday life.
When our everyday life overwhelms us, interferes with our ability to function at work, to eat, sleep, study and have fun we could be clinically depressed.
Learning what the signs and symptoms and the causes of depression are is the first step to overcoming it.
The main symptoms of depression is a sad despairing mood that:
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is present most days & lasts most of the day.
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it lasts for more that 2 weeks.
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it impairs your performance at work, school and in your social relationships
Other Symptoms can be:
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a bleak outlook - feelings of helplessness & hopelessness and that nothing will ever get better & there's nothing you can do about it.
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a loss of interest - in everything - past times, social activities, sex, hobbies.
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no energy - fatigued and physically drained. Everything is exhausting and takes so much longer.
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changes in sleep - you either can't sleep or that's all you do is sleep.
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changes in weight/appetite - you either can't eat or you eat all the time.
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changes in feelings - you feel worthless, overly guilty, hopeless, pessimistic and have low self-esteem.
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withdrawal from family and friends
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easily agitated and irritable
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cry easily or can't cry at all.
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can't concentrate or make decisions.
Roads to Depression Recovery:
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Depression has many faces. When you recognize the symptoms of depression you are on your way.
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Explore your options.
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Perhaps a combination of:
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Self-help - ask for help - find a strong support system.
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Lifestyle changes - look at your lifestyle - challenge negative ones
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Professional assistance - There are effective practical techniques that can help you to reframe your negative thinking and help you work
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through the root causes of your depression. One that is very effective is Emotional Freedom Techniques.
Try EFT for yourself with this basic procedure:
EFT Tapping
To find out about EFT follow these links
What is EFT?:
Emotional Freedom Techniques
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