The symptoms of depression include feeling sad, difficulty concentrating, sleep difficulties, loss of appetite, weight loss, loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, loss of sense of humour, hopelessness and worrying excessively. Just two of these symptoms, if they're persistent, can mean you're suffering from depression. A good clue is if you're unable to function at work or in relationships as a result of these symptoms.

Depression and an Eating Disorder can occur at the same time. This article discusses the biochemistry behind this.

A person may be depressed, if for more than a month they have felt sad, down or miserable most of the time, or lost interest or pleasure in most of their usual activities.

People who have major depressive disorder have a number of symptoms nearly every day, all day, for at least 2 weeks. These always include at least one of the following: Feeling slowed down or restless and unable to sit still. Feeling worthless or guilty. Increase or decrease in appetite or weight. Thoughts of death or suicide. Problems concentrating, thinking, remembering, or making decisions. Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much. Loss of energy or feeling tired all of the time. Headaches.

We cannot provide you with a diagnosis, but we can refer you to some information that may help, such as our Frequently Asked Questions about Depression and Depression During and After Pregnancy. You'll also find information on depression in our Mental Health web site. with all health problems, for an accurate diagnosis you should talk to a medical professional.

PHN is nerve pain, and the tricyclic antidepressants seem to lessen pain signals from the damaged nerves. The doses of these drugs used to treat PHN are about one-tenth the dose typically used to treat depression.

It is not unusual to grieve the loss of kidney function. Realizing that your body doesn’t work like it once did is very hard for most people to accept. This can cause some people to feel helpless or dependent on their medical care. As with any serious medical condition, you may also face changes in appetite or sexual desire. In time, patients, their friends and family learn to adapt to a new lifestyle. This may mean some major changes.

Delayed sleep phase disorder, with unusually late bedtimes and rise times, can occur with or without depression. Sleeping pills usually don’t help. Light therapy can be used to normalize the late circadian rhythm when it is used at the end of a person’s “subjective night,” which may be in mid-morning or even mid-afternoon.

Many people visit a counsellor for help with the kind of depression which may affect us following a bereavement, loss or sudden change in circumstances such as redundancy, or family crisis. In such cases, it is natural to feel a sense of anxiety, despair or worthlessness (amongst many other feelings) which can lead to mild depression. Shorter-term counselling may be extremely valuable here in helping you come to terms with change and set plans and ambitions based on the new situation.

depression at some time in your life. Depression is generally triggered by a crisis or loss in our lives. Everyone gets down sometimes, but prolonged sadden begins to alter the functioning of our minds and may also create a chemical unbalance in our brains. Healthy thoughts are replaced by negative and debilitating thoughts which start to affect our moods. These destructive thoughts become so embedded in our thinking that they cripple us.

Talk to your primary or family physician. He or she will be able to review the signs and symptoms of depression with you, as well as rule out a possible physical cause for your symptoms. Following diagnosis, your physician can then initiate antidepressant therapy or refer you to a psychiatrist and/or therapist or an EAP (employee assistance program) if you have one, for appropriate evaluation and treatment.

Both depression and anxiety are common problems among older people, which often go undiagnosed. This is because many other health problems can make it difficult to notice the symptoms. In addition, depression can be common among people with dementia, but difficult to identify. Depression should be taken seriously, and there are many steps that can be taken to help a person in need.

Click here to go to "Behavior and Emotions of Aging" ~ Module 2 (on this site) to read about the signs of, and treatment for depression.

Many people are depressed and don't even realize it. We all experience periods of sadness or down days. However, if symptoms persist and interfere with work and/or relationships, this may be a sign that professional help is needed. You may want to consult with your physician or someone on our staff if you experience five or more of the following symptoms for more than two weeks: Note: Thoughts of death or suicide warrant an immediate evaluation by a professional.

Having a clinical depression or major depressive episodes requires experiencing five of the following nine symptoms for at least two weeks in duration.

Many research studies have looked at the differences between CFS and major depressive illness and outcome data supports the fact that CFS is not the same as depression, although some people experience depression, generally secondary to the onset of CFS symptoms.

Hang in there, my friend - it's more than likely that you don't want to die, you just want the pain to stop. Many of us have felt as you do, and we know that there is an end to the pain. Please, see this site for resources - and get support - you don't have to feel this way alone. You may also be experiencing clinical depression - speak to a doctor because it's treatable.

Paul books events up to a year in advance. Please let us know as soon as possible the date of your event, so we may place a tentative hold on that date (if available) until further arrangements can be finalized. (Back to top.)

I remember asking Dr. Piller on my first visit, "when do you want me to come back?" and he said, "You don't need to come back." I said, "how will I know I'm better?" and he just said, "You'll know".

Only a trained specialist like a gynecologist, urologist or uro-gynecologist can diagnose SUI. However, if you can answer "Yes" to any of the following questions, you may be experiencing urinary incontinence.

We will let you know if you are a winner and you will be able to see your rank at all times on the OurStage.com site. These rankings are not always final at the last minutes of a month because of lag time in calculating scores or collecting all votes, so your rank may not be final. (return to top)

Urinary frequency or other bladder symptoms caused by compression of the bladder by fibroids or compression of the ureters, which can cause hydronephrosis.

Most of us are ready to quit when there is little joy left in smoking or have been diagnosed with a smoking-related problem that threatens our health. Why wait? You wouldn't stand in the road until a car hit you before trying to move out of its way. There seem to be those things in life that each of us can resist doing even while others cannot. For instance, perhaps some of your friends can't resist a second or third helping of food but you can't.

Some people can develop a mini stroke called as TIA, transient ischemic attack, which is a warning sign of a major stroke. TIA can cause the symptoms listed above and may last only a few minutes, but should not be ignored. Call your doctor immediately if you think you are having a TIA or stroke.

If the bristles look worn or splayed prematurely you may be brushing too hard. You should apply just enough pressure to feel the toothbrush bristles against the gums. Your dental professional will be able to advise. Most people brush too hard, using a big, hard toothbrush. Rather use a soft toothbrush with a small head.

You will receive an e-mail from the HGA Director around March 24th. You must notify the HGA director NO LATER THAN APRIL 1ST if you plan on attending. Back to Top

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Unfortunately, this is the most difficult question to answer. Only you know if you are ready. Suspension readiness is much more of mental state than physical. As with any form of body modification, one must make the decision based on personal experience and research. At the same time, no amount of research or even watching suspensions in person can really prepare you for the feeling of suspension (but it sure helps).

Paul See was the producer and host of the Native Noise radio show, he is the creator and webmaster or NativeNoise.co.za, he is a photographer, an avid-gig goer, an events co-ordinator and the public relations manager of Native Noise. Paul See is a proud and passionate South African with the ambition to contribute something powerful to the SA music industry.