Clinical depression is a mental condition that effects millions of people every year. Depression makes people feel extremely sad, often for no reason at all. Those suffering from it have deep feelings of sadness that they can't explain. Sometimes these symptoms get so severe that the person suffering from the illness feel suicidal. The best way to fight it is by recognizing it when it's occurring and taking the proper steps to keep it at bay.
What are the Signs?
Signs of clinical depression can be discreet, especially when the person is first suffering from the condition. At first they may just seem tired, like they've been working too much. Instead of going out with friends on the weekend, they may opt to stay in. Or, they may miss a day of work because they don't physically feel well. While alone these symptoms may just be exhaustion, cobbled together they can mean the person's depressed, especially if they seem sad and disinterested in life.
As people move deeper into depression, they have a hard time doing daily tasks. Getting out of bed becomes challenging so does the thought of finding clothes for the day. Those who are depressed can be extremely moody, disinterested in others and hard to be around. Significant weight gain or loss as well as sleep problems are also symptoms of depression.
Fighting an Extremely Tough Battle
Depression is extremely difficult to fight. It's not like a headache where you take a pill and 30 minutes later the symptoms disappear. Even when a depressed person does take medication, it can take up to six weeks before the medication starts to work. Often times doctors need to change a patient's medication several times before the prescription works correctly.
When a person has fought through depression once, they can try to temper it when the signs creep up again. For example, if you're starting to feel blue for no reason, force yourself to go out with friends. Force yourself to keep active and busy. This will help keep your mind on something else. While clinical depression is a serious illness, recognizing its onset can make it less severe.
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