All about Depression ?
Q.The symptoms of clinical depression can vary from person to person. The symptoms can range from mild to severe and the causes of depression can often be complex. If you have been experiencing five (5) or more of the below symptoms for more than two (2) weeks, if suicide is a serious concern, or if the symptoms are severe enough to interfere with a daily routine -- see your doctor or qualified mental health professional.
A.* Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" mood * Sleeping too much or too little; middle-of-night or early-morning waking * Reduced appetite and weight loss, or increased appetite and weight gain * Loss of pleasure and interest in activities once enjoyed, including sex * Irritability, restlessness * Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment (such as chronic pain or digestive disorders) * Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions * Fatigue or loss of energy * Feeling guilty, hopeless or worthless * Thoughts of death or suicide Psychotherapy Psychotherapy (talk therapy) with a qualified mental health professional can help teach people better ways of handling problems. Therapy can be effective in treating clinical depression, especially depression that is less severe. Scientific studies have shown that short-term courses of psychotherapy (10 to 20 weeks) are often helpful in treating depression. Cognitive/behavioral therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps people change negative thinking patterns and behaviors that may contribute to or worsen clinical depression. Interpersonal therapy is another type of psychotherapy that focuses on dealing more effectively with other people and working to change/improve relationships that may contribute to or worsen clinical depression. Also keep in mind that joining a patient support group as a complement to other treatments can be very helpful during the recovery process.
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