Depression?

Question

What are the symptoms of depression and how can it be managed/cured?

Answer 1

Emotional Symptoms
The emotional symptoms of depression can be overwhelming. Intense sadness, hopelessness and misery may occur, combined with an overall feeling of helplessness when a person realizes they can't cope with the pain of their symptoms. Many people lose interest in daily activities and find they no longer reap pleasure from activities they once enjoyed. Other symptoms that may be experienced are:

* Guilt
* Crying
* Anger
* Frustration
* Irritability
* Low mood
* Anxiety

Mental Symptoms
A depressed person often has different ways of thinking and tends to suffer from low self-esteem and a poor self-image. He or she may feel like a failure and will worry that others see this same quality. Other ways that depression may manifest in a depressed person's thinking patterns are:

* Low confidence
* Thinking that life is unfair
* Difficulty thinking clearly
* Trouble focusing
* Thinking you are a burden
* Believing you always make mistakes

Physical Symptoms
Depression doesn't just involve changes in how a person feels and thinks-it can also leave an individual with a range of physical symptoms. A depressed person may feel exhausted, extremely fatigued, sore, achy and generally lethargic. Many people find that they also experience weight changes as their appetite is reduced or in some cases, increased. Other physical symptoms common to depression are:

* Dizziness
* Lightheadedness
* Constipation
* Diarrhoea
* Chest pains
* Back pain
* Muscle aches

Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts may seem like an extreme end result of depression but they can occur at any time during depression. The unfortunate reality is that many of the initial signs of depression are missed and it is only when a suicide attempt occurs that friends and family members become aware of the loved one's depression. A depressed person may 'hint' at their suicidal thoughts by saying, 'I can't do this anymore' or 'I have nothing to live for.' Signs that a person is severely depressed and may be contemplating suicide are:

* Talking about suicide, even in a detached manner
* Making jokes about suicide
* Sharing a 'plan' for suicide
* Generally speaking about death

Symptoms Shared With Other Disorders
Doctors also see people who have more generalized symptoms and this can be challenging to correlate with depression. These include:

* Headaches
* Digestive disturbances
* Eating disorders
* Excessive amount of sleep
* Sexual problems


Many people will fail to recognise the symptoms of depression and the symptoms can progress, sometimes to the point of suicide. If you have been experiencing any symptoms of depression for more than a couple of weeks and they are preventing you from functioning in a normal capacity, you should see your doctor. The impact on a depressed person's life, friends and family can be devastating. It's important to see a doctor in the early stages of depression, so that you can receive accurate diagnosis and treatment. Nobody should suffer from depression and the sooner you recognise the symptoms and obtain help, the sooner you can start to feel better.

Answer 2

There are different symptoms and different kinds of depression.

A situational type of depression brought on by something that happened (death in the family, loss of job, etc.) . Then there is clinical depression which requires professional help and possibly medication.

You can experience insomnia, loss of appetite, eating too much, loss of joy, body aches, etc., etc.

My suggestion would be to see a good counselor (therapist) for talk therapy, you don't need a psychiatrist or psychologist, they are mainly for people with major psychological issues usually because they can prescribe medication.

Next, look at what you are eating. Eliminate sugar and alcohol, they cause depression. Eat healthy, exercise daily, and make good life choices. Take care.

Answer 3

Although it will seem like one of the hardest things you'll ever do, every time you get a bad thought, try to make it a positive thought, eventually this will become easier and the thought's in your head and views on things/people around you will be a lot easier on you.

I was too scaed to go to the doctor for antidepressants, sometimes talking to a doctor makes it too real, I tried Love life 5-HTP online, 3 a day before bed, really made a difference for me. Best of luck to you!

Answer 4

I disagree with jjjjaaaannnneeee as you can feel like you never want to be alone also. I don't like my self and find it easier to always be surrounded by other people. When I am alone I have silly thoughts which do not help me get my head around anything. You should speak to a GP, they do have a vast knowledge in the best way to treat it. They will refere you to the right people. Try this site, it may help.
http://www.healthline.com/channel/bipolar.html?utm_source=zedo_depression&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=depressive-disorders-1&utm_term=depression
good luck

Answer 5

Our son committed suicide while taking antidepressants. He was only 20 years old. It happened two and a half years ago. Ever since then, I've been depressed but I won't take antidepressants in Honor of our son. They have banned them in Britain for children and young adults due to the high rate of suicides while on them. Anyway, I've been suffering from depression this long and then I decided to see a Naturopath. He gave me some homeopathic medicine that totally uplifted my depression. I haven't been depressed since I started taking this naturopathic medicine more than two months ago. Go check out a holistic, naturopathic, or homeopathic doctor and keep looking until you find one that is helpful to you.

Answer 6

1. too much sleep or not enough.
2. weight changes.
3. feeling sad or depressed everyday for 2 weeks or more.
4. Lack of interest
5. loss of sex drive

There are some more, but those are the ones I can think of off of the top of my head.

Answer 7

Depression is a illness that causes persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. People with depression have a lost of interest in things they use to be interested in. Their sleeping and eating patterns change. Depression is treated with anti-depressants.

Answer 8

Signs and symptoms of depression:

Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells
Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns
Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety
Pessimism, indifference
Loss of energy, persistent lethargy
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness
Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal
Unexplained aches and pains
Recurring thoughts of death or suicide

Answer 9

well the symptoms is a lot. one of them is you get severe and prolonged stress (the most common). but how you can managed it rather different.

first, you could anti depressant prescrioptions such prozac and wellbutrin, usually it prescribe by your doctor if he examines you with this disorder

second, you could treat it with natural way such as herbal and valueable material/program. i do not know/experience in herbal medication but i know a good material that could help you in conquer depression

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hope that info can help you

good luck

Answer 10

1. you will feel like you want to be alone all the time.
2. you will feel and think that that no one understands you.
3. you will feel anxious and upset.
Goodluck and hope you feel ok =]