Depression Knowledge

John Samson asked: Depression or prolonged sadness is actually quite common in the United States, around 9.5 percent of the American population actually suffers from this illness, however, not all of them get to be treated, thus, depression and its ill-effects continue to be a burden to some individuals. This illness may seem quite simple [...]

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claire g asked: I came off my anti depressants about 6 months ago, and sice then, i have been feeling really low and fed up.
But i dont know if my depression has returned, or i have just been feeling a bit low, how do you feel the difference?
I cant get motivated to do anything, all [...]

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Peter sams asked: Clinical depression goes by many names — depression, “the blues,” biological depression, major depression. But it all refers to the same thing: feeling sad and depressed for weeks or months at a time (not just a passing blue mood), accompanied by feelings of hopelessness, lack of energy, and taking little or no [...]

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Jus Dat Nena asked: I know clinical depression is more serious, but lasts shorter, while Dysthymic disorder [or dysthymia] is chronic and less severe. But, is there another difference in between them? Like, what types of things would cause dysthymia and clinical depression? Is it a chemical imbalance or something like that? Or does it [...]

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John Samson asked: The tell-tale symptoms of depression People who may be suffering from depression or manic disorders actually exhibit or show each and every kind of symptom of depression that doctors will tell you that depressed people have. Sometimes it’s actually quite easy to overlook such symptoms and not be able to help one’s [...]

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airborne_clay asked: I have a history of severe depression. My mom is very against medication and counseling, and reluctantly allowed me to go on the lowest dosage of zoloft. It helped, but now she wants me to go off of it and stop going to my doctor. My fear is that my depression will return. [...]

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curious_cat asked: Someone close to me has been battling depression for 17 years now. She is doing a good job, has held on to a demanding job for 4 years now. Though her performance at work are highly erratic. Periods of poor apathetic performance interspersed with periods of high performance.
She shows sympotm of chronic depression, [...]

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Tanja asked: How does it effect your chemical balance, your brain? Is it critical or will be critical later in life? I just read on Yahoo News that Clinical stress could increase risk of Alzheimer’s later in life. Does age matter like during teen years? I had depression and begun running. I noticed that I [...]

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Jim asked: I have been in a relationship for 3 and a half years, and been living with my girlfriend that just passed on suddenly. I don’t have many friends, probably enough for one hand to count. I have been married before for nearly 16 years, and wouldn’t have the same amount of [...]

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John Samson asked: Always feeling under the weather? Always not in the mood to be around others and have a good time? If you’re suffering from prolonged sadness for quite some time now, you should face these bouts of depression and get yourself diagnosed by a psychiatrist, they’re doctors who can actually help you out [...]

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