The difficulty with many mental disorders, it's hard to tell when you need more than just a positive attitude to manage your feelings. Depression is a common problem that many people simply think they need to live with, something they need to 'tough out' in order to come out better for it. But this is not necessarily the best treatment plan for this mental illness. Here's what you should know.
What's difficult about dealing with depression is that it can manifest itself in a number of different ways. For some people, depression is merely a short bout of sadness that resolves on its own. But for others, it's a long running presence that makes them feel ineffective, as well as hopeless. Some of the more common symptoms of depression include:
Feeling sad
Feeling hopeless
Becoming irritated for no reason
Anger and frustration
Loss of interest in favorite activities
Change in eating habits
Change in sleeping habits
Thoughts about suicide
Diagnosing depression is tricky because it requires that you have these symptoms for extended periods of time – normally for at least two weeks continuously. And while some people can easily identify their down times, others might not recognize symptoms like anger as being consistent with depression.
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