| It's normal to feel low or down at some point | | | | for no reason and might even find they no |
| in a persons life. Depression however is a | | | | longer enjoy the things that they once |
| totally different matter, as it is an illness | | | | enjoyed doing the most. It is quite common to |
| which affects the whole of a person, in other | | | | become apathetic, lack motivation, feel tired |
| words the mood, thoughts and body. It | | | | or slowed down all the time and even have |
| influences everything from the way a person | | | | trouble controlling their temper. |
| eats and sleeps to the way that they feel | | | | |
| about themselves and think about things. | | | | * Affects in Behavior |
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| Depression or depressive disorder is very | | | | When a person is feeling depressed, the |
| different from a simple feeling of being low. | | | | negative emotions that they feel can cause |
| It is not a sign that a person has a weak | | | | them to act more indifferent, it is also |
| character or a condition that can simply be | | | | likely that a person may withdraw from the |
| wished away. People with this disorder can't | | | | social circles they usually inhabit as they |
| just snap out of it and feel brighter. When | | | | feel uncomfortable being around other people. |
| someone has depressive disorder and they do | | | | A person's appearance and hygiene may suffer |
| not look for suitable treatment, their | | | | in cases of extreme depression. The lack of |
| symptoms can last for weeks, months, or | | | | motivation in a person with depression |
| sometimes even years. Obtaining the | | | | affects their productivity at work and |
| appropriate treatment for depressive disorder | | | | responsibilities at home and as a result |
| can help most of the people who suffer from | | | | these areas are neglected, they may even have |
| depression. | | | | trouble getting out of bed. |
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| Depression symptoms can be different from | | | | * Affects in Physical Health |
| individual to individual and can also depend | | | | |
| on the severity of their depression. | | | | It is common that a person with depression |
| Depression will affect a persons thinking, | | | | suffers with chronic fatigue and even |
| behavior, feeling, and physical health. | | | | excessive sleeping whilst others may be |
| | | | unable to sleep or not sleep very well. Those |
| * Affects in Thinking | | | | unable to sleep may just lay awake for hours |
| | | | or wake up a lot of times during the night |
| When it comes to thinking, a person could | | | | whilst the people that over sleep can spend |
| have problems with focus and decision making. | | | | all day asleep and still feel tired. A lot of |
| Other people may find that they have problems | | | | people with depression suffer from a loss of |
| with their short term memory and seem to | | | | appetite, complain of aches and pains and |
| forget things all the time. Depression is | | | | feel lethargic or slowed down whilst others |
| mainly characterized by feeling pessimistic, | | | | may feel restless and unable to sit still. |
| feeling guilty, thinking negative thoughts, | | | | |
| self-criticism and low self-esteem. When a | | | | Depression is found in a person if they show |
| person's depression is more severe, they may | | | | these symptoms for at least several weeks, |
| experience self destructive thoughts. | | | | but it is not a good idea to diagnose |
| | | | yourself, so seeking the help of an expert as |
| * Affects in Feelings | | | | soon as possible is highly recommended. |
| | | | Depression is treatable so getting a proper |
| An individual might have feelings of sadness | | | | diagnosis and treatment is imperative. |