If you suffer from depression, please know you are not alone.
Depression is far more widespread than you may think.It is those of us
who seek help, who make the difference.
Alot of people ranging from children,teenagers,adults,and especially the elderly suffer from this illness,and are not aware of it.
If you or anyone you know,can relate to this page,The best advice I can give is to seek help.It can make all the differnce in your daily life.
This page is dedicated to everyone out there that is battling Depression,Who is overcoming it ,by being a survivor.
In 4 B.C. Hippocrates described depression as "the black humor."
Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill were also at battle with depression.
Since WWII, each successive generation of Americans has shown higher rates of depression.
Todays teenagers and those in thier 20s are 10 times more likely
to suffer from some form of depression than thier grandparents were 50 years ago.
Also sadly to say suicide is the second highest cause of death among teens.Car accidents ranked in first.
In todays society the average age for females for major depression is 15-19,for males the age is 25-29.
that dont seem to go away.
*Lack of interest or pleasure in usual activities.
*increase or decrease in appitite or unexplained weight gain or loss.
*Aches and pains that dont go away with treatment(back pain,headaches,stomache pain etc)
*Insomnia or sleeping more than normal.
*no energy ,constantly tired.
*restlessness,irritablility.
*feelings of worthlessness or extreme guilt
*unable to concentrate,remember things,hard making decisions.
*thoughts of hurting yourself or others,thoughts of death or suicide.
The amount of stress in ones life as well as how you deal with that stress can contibute to depression.
Others include:
Alcohol and/or Drugs
Suffering from a major illness or injury
Any new life changes such as loss of a job,divorce or even retirement.
Also be aware that even certain medications and health conditions
also can lead to depression.
A new baby can bring on post-partum depression
Depression affects your mind, your body, and social behavior.
If you feel that you have experienced atleast 4 or more symptoms
from above,and that they have lasted over a time period of 2 weeks please seek help.
Counseling and medication can make an incredible difference in your life.
HOW DO I KNOW??
I AM A SURVIVOR!
I can live a normal life and raise my children with the help of caring doctors and medications.
If you know anyone who sufferes from depression,it is my hope that you stand beside them.Depression is not fun and its not to be made fun of as in the butt of shrink jokes.Dont label someone who suffers from this condition
as crazy or abnormal.We are human beings and everyone has thier problems.We are not victims ,we are survivors.
We are your neighbors,your bosses,a family member,a mother,a father,an innocent child.We are your friends,your best buddy.Look at us with respect
and judge us by our heart.Please dont label anyone,you might be missing out on a great friend.
If you feel that there is no one to talk to,please log into the chat room.There are already several members,who have realized they are not alone,and that there is alot of understanding and compassion.
Light a candle ,let it reflect your heart........your soul.
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