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Depression

Depression is a complex problem which affects mind and body with complex set of symptoms.

Five or more symptoms for a minimum period of two weeks or longer

Sad anxious or ‘empty’ mood
Feeling of hopelessness
Feeling of wordlessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies or activities that were once enjoyed including sex
Decreased Energy
Difficulty concentrating
Changes in sleep pattern
Appetite and weight changes
Thoughts of death, suicide/suicidal attempts
Irritability
Physical problems like headache, digestion problem not satisfactory relieved with just physical treatment

Types

Recovery

MEDICATION: There are various kinds of medicines are available to treat depression& they are called ANTIDEPRESSANTS

Talk Therapy

Brain stimulation Therapies

Depression & Physical Problems

Depression is a co-existing problem with many medical problems and unless depression is treated the medical problems continue to get complicated

Diabetic mellitus-Depression can lead to diabetes and diabetes can lead to depression
Depression can lead to heart diseases.
HV/AIDS-1 in 3 people with HV/AIDS suffer from depression
Suicide-90% people committing suicide have depression
Osteoporosis- Depression reduces bone formation

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