| No matter who you are or where you are from, | | | | up to 20 hours a day. Any change in your |
| no doubt at some point in your life you have | | | | energy or normal fatigue levels (everyone |
| experienced some form of depression. From | | | | gets a little tired sometimes), is a sign to |
| losing a family member to postpartum | | | | see your doctor immediately as well. Fatigue |
| depression, this condition is a growing | | | | can sneak into your life and start to pull |
| epidemic among every country in the world. | | | | you away from friends, family, and work, and |
| Although depression has various stages and | | | | if not treated can lead to other symptoms of |
| areas, any form of depression should be | | | | depression. |
| treated in the right way. But, how do you | | | | |
| know when to seek help from your doctor or | | | | Thoughts of suicide or hurting people |
| not? Well, here are a few symptoms of | | | | (including yourself): These are major |
| depression that you need to consult your | | | | symptoms that need to be treated immediately. |
| doctor about: | | | | These thoughts can turn into other serious |
| | | | symptoms and can cause major problems in your |
| Sudden weight gain or loss: A major change in | | | | life and with family and friends who want to |
| your weight is something that you need to | | | | help you. So if you are experiencing any of |
| discuss with your doctor. No matter if you | | | | these thoughts, you need to contact your |
| are eating too much or have no appetite, a | | | | doctor immediately. |
| drastic change in weight can be a sign of a | | | | |
| chemical imbalance or another problem that | | | | Uncontrolled worrying: Some who suffer from |
| needs a doctor's attention. | | | | depression suffer from uncontrolled worrying. |
| | | | This worrying can be about themselves, family |
| Withdrawal from social activities: If you are | | | | members, friends, or world events beyond |
| finding that you no long take pleasure in the | | | | their control. Usually, this symptom can be |
| social activities that you used to, this is a | | | | treated easily, but if left untreated, this |
| sign to see your doctor as well. One of the | | | | can turn into an anxiety disorder or other |
| main symptoms of depression is withdrawal | | | | complication. |
| from social activities and can lead to more | | | | |
| serious symptoms if not treated. From an | | | | These are just a few of the main symptoms of |
| evening out with friends to shopping at the | | | | depression that need to be treated. You can |
| store, normal social activities that you once | | | | discuss any other symptoms or concerns that |
| enjoyed can be enjoyed again with treatment. | | | | you have with your doctor when you go in for |
| | | | an office visit. Most doctors can easily |
| Extreme fatigue: For some, a main symptom of | | | | treat depression with a prescription or over |
| depression is fatigue. It can range from mild | | | | the counter medications. |
| to extreme, where the patient will sleep for | | | | |