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Depression and Suicide

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It's common to get "the blues" when disappointed. Sadness is a normal part of life. But when sadness never returns to gladness, it becomes what authorities call the nation's leading mental health problem, "clinical depression."

Depression-doctor.com helps you learn about depression, and how you can cope with it and defeat it!

If you have depression, there is nothing to be ashamed of! It doesn't mean you're crazy, and it's probably more common than you think.

According to the experts, if you have 4 or more of the following signs and they persist for more then 2 weeks, then you need to seek help.

1. Persistent feelings of "emptiness" or sadness.
2. Feeling hopeless, helpless, worthless, and/or guilty.
3. Substance abuse.
4. Fatigue or loss of interest in ordinary activities, including sex.
5. Change in eating and sleeping patterns (too much OR too little).
6. Irritability, increased crying, anxiety and panic attacks.
7. Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions.
8. Thoughts of suicide; suicide plans or attempts.
9. Persistent physical symptoms or pains that do not respond to treatment.

FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT DEPRESSION

• You are not alone! Depression is one of the most common mental disorders affecting 340 million people in the world today, accounting for a full 10% of productive years lost throughout the world.
• No one is immune from depression - it occurs in people of all social classes, all countries and all cultural settings.
• About 10-15 per cent of depressed people take their own lives. Depression costs for example the United States an estimated $53 billion each year.
• The World Health Organisation predicts that by the year 2020 depression will be the greatest burden of ill-health to people in the developing world, and that by then severe depression will be the second largest cause of death and disability.
• Depression in its various forms (insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, stress, vague aches and pains, etc.) is the most common complaint heard in doctors' offices.
• About half of all cases of depression is unrecognised and untreated.

GOOD NEWS about Depression

The GOOD NEWS about Depression is that it is highly treatable. 80% of those afflicted are successfully treated. In fact, depression is more treatable than ever. When diagnosed accurately, and treated with some combination of antidepressant medication and the many non-drug therapies, John McIntyre, M.D., a past president of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), says, "There is virtually no one who cannot be helped."

Depression is very easy to control,  and with proper medication, you can resume your old life!

Keep in mind that seeking Treatment for Depression does not imply a Lack of Character, Discipline, Common Sense, or Personal Strength. To the contrary, it takes great courage to admit something may be wrong. It is a sign of deep wisdom to consult professionals, seeking their advice and direction.

When do I need professional help for depression?

Professional help is needed when symptoms of depression arise without a clear precipitating cause, when emotional reactions are out of proportion to life events, and especially when symptoms interfere with day-to-day functioning. Professional help should definitely be sought if a person is experiencing suicidal thoughts.

There are a couple of more sister sites to help you:

• Overcoming Anxiety
• Depression Cure

Also, we have included a whole new section on depression medications.

We hope this site helps you in fighting with depression and ultimately defeating it!

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• Buspirone (BuSpar) Antidepressant Medication and Side Effects
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• Tricyclic Antidepressants
• Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
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• Depression-doctor.com: Side Effects of Antidepressants
• Atomoxetine Hydrochloride for ADHD: Drug Information, Side Effects and Precautions
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• Diabetes and Depression
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• Acupuncture and Depression
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• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Personality Types and Trait Approaches
• Nortriptyline (Pamelor) Antidepressant Medication and Side Effects
• Depression-doctor.com: Substance Abuse and Depression
• Coaxil: Drug Information, Side Effects and Precautions
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