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| <^Depression^> |
| what doctors called major depression is a mood disorder in wich people loose interest in life and no longer find enjoyment in anything they do. People who suffer from major depression feel more than just sad. They have feelings of despair they cannot shake. Many professionals believe that major depression is caused by a chemical in the brain. Some inherit a tendency to develop major depression. Other have anxieties or phobias that insolate them, and they are therefore more likely to develop major depression. IN addtion, some people have episodes of major depression brought on by major stress that they face. Major depression is most common in teens: as many as four out of ten teens may suffer from major depression from time to time. This is an alarming number, because many people who are depressed abused drugs (Extacy,) or try to harm themselves (as in Self Mutilation) . Major depression can be treated, so it is important to be aware of its warning signs. There are the warning signs. Depressed Mood "It seems like I'm never happy anymore" Change of appetite "I've alwayz loves to eat but food does not appeal to me at all lately." Change in sleep Patterns "I've alwayz slept like a log, but lately I keep waking up in the middle of the night." Fatigue Sometimes i don't even feel like going out at all.. Just Stay in my bed.. i feel worn out. Feelings of Worthless I feel really stupid.. I do everything wrong... Difficult Concenttrating.. I keep thinking on my problems i have in my life. That makes me make stupid mistakes in my work. Thoughts of death or suicide "Sometimes i wish i would desapear and hjust ranaway from everything.. |
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| People who have most of these symptoms of depression every day for two weeks or longer should seek professional help!!! |
| Teen Health Glencoe McGraw-Hill (C) 1999 |
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