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Warning
Signs of Depression
By Dianne Ruth
Are you depressed?
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● Almost 15% of depressed people will commit suicide.
Major Depression
is characterized by:
Not everyone
who is depressed experiences every symptom. Some
people experience a few symptoms, some many. Severity of symptoms can also
vary from one person to another. You may also review and print out
"Depression Work Sheet." ● depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day ● diminished interest in nearly all activities ● fluctuating weight and/or appetite ● difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep ● sleeping excessively ● feeling fidgety or restless ● feeling sluggish ● fatigue or loss of energy ● feelings of worthlessness ● feelings of excessive or inappropriate guilt ● diminished ability to think ● difficulty concentrating ● indecisiveness ● recurrent thoughts of death
The primary
cause of major depression is unknown. The following
list may identify some of the contributing factors involved: ● the breakup of an important relationship ● feeling out-of-control ● low self-esteem ● pessimistic attitude ● may run in some families ● major loss such as career, job or business ● chronic illness ● difficult relationship ● financial problems ● forced change in lifestyle ● loss of a loved one ● a decline in physical or mental health ● substance abuse ● a side effect of some prescribed medications
● toxin exposure Are there different levels of depression? Depression is measured along a continuum ranging from mild to moderate to severe. There are varieties of antidepressant medications and psychotherapies that can be used to treat depressive disorders. Recent (1999) research reviews indicate that psychotherapy is at least as effective as anti-depressant medications for mild to severe depression and is more effective in helping to avoid relapses. Life Coaching & Holistic Counseling can usually offer even more dramatic and accelerated success toward recovery when combined with one or more of the powerful natural approaches to treating depression, such as: ● amino acids ● dietary supplements ● herbs ● nutrition ● vitamins and minerals ● fish oil ● homeopathy ● Bach Flower remedies ● acupuncture ● biofeedback ● exercise ● volunteer work ● body work ● journaling
● more . . . . Can people with depression help themselves? When in combination with professional treatment, self-help can make a difference with your day-to-day feelings and progress. ● Avoid difficult tasks or responsibilities. ● Break large tasks into small ones. ● Don’t expect too much from yourself too soon. ● Try to be around others; it’s usually better than being alone. ● Do activities that make you feel better. ● Keep a journal. This is a very powerful self-help tool! ● Exercise. ● Get out; participate in religious or social activities. ● Postpone making major life decisions, if possible.
● Recognize that feeling better takes time.
Are you depressed?
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