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Depression is a change in the mental state of an individual. Depression causes a person to feel worthless, unmotivated, and unhappy. Depression is a disorder or in other words a mental illness. One important fact to realize about depression is that it can not be wished away. Anybody that is suffering from depression can not make a decision to get better and then it happens. If a depressive behavior goes untreated the symptoms can last anywhere from days to year. Now is the time to seek treatment. Some of the signs of Depression include the following:
- Changes in weight and eating habits
- Changes in sleeping habits
- No concentration including difficulty making decisions
- No feeling
- Feeling of nothingness or guilt
- Entertaining thoughts of suicide
Some of the available treatment options are as follows:
- A wide variety of prescription medications
- Herbal Tharapy
- Psychotherapies
- Setting personal realistic goals for improvement
You can get help by turning to the appropriate resources:
- Community mental health center
- Private clinics
- Family services
- Social agencies
- Doctor
- Specialist (psychiatrist, etc.)
- State hospital
(Not a comprehensive list)
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