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Depression Quote Do you think you have depression and think you are the only one? Quote “depression affects over 23 million adults”, unquote. Now do you feel alone? You are only alone if you do not get help from your doctor and treatment to control your depression. There are support groups for people who are suffering from depression and some of those support groups can be found in the forums online. There are many forums geared for people with depression and the members of the forums are suffering from depression too. Even the moderators of some or maybe all of them are fighting depression too. For some it is hard for them just getting through the day so the forums are a good place to share their feelings because others there are going through the same thing and can relate to them. Everyone can support each other and help each other get through their illness. There are different forms of depression and many symptoms. Some of the types of depression are Postpartum Depression (after giving childbirth), Seasonal Affective Disorder ( effects people during certain seasons or changes in seasons), Dysthymia (mood disorder), and Bipolar Disorder (severe ups and downs). There are also many who suffer from Anxiety which is very much like depression. Different forms of depressions last different lengths of time, depending on the type and the severity. There are many name brand, generic, and alternative medications for the different symptoms of depression. Your doctor can help you by running a few tests and diagnosing the type of depression you are suffering from and by prescribing the proper medication for you. Some medications work for some people but not for others so the only way to find the right one for you is by trial and error. The doctor may have to prescribe several different ones, at different intervals, in order to find the one for you without giving you side effects. The main thing is for you to get the help as soon as you can. There is no need for you to suffer through each day because there is help available. Some of the medications available are feelings of sadness, irritability, tension, lack of interest in activities or hobbies that you normally love, loss of energy, tired most of the time, sleep disorders (sleeping too much or trouble sleeping), change in appetite (eating more or less than usual), Change in weight (rapid weight gain or loss, five pounds or more in a two week period), low self esteem, restless or slowed down feeling, feeling worthless, hopeless, or guilty, and thoughts of death or suicide. If you are having one or more of these symptoms you should contact your doctor and discuss it with him. The sooner you seek help, the sooner you can begin living your life they way you should be. All Text Copyright © Safety2005.org |
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