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DEPRESSION
SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
There are many factors which contribute to a person developing depression:
1. It can develop from internal factors (which are associated with biochemical changes in the body and brain)
2. And also from external
factors such as the loss of a loved one or a personal tragedy. It could also be brought on by long-term stress in one's situation/circumstances.
Symptoms of Depression
Frequently crying for no apparent reason
Constantly being negative towards the self and blaming others for thier advierse situations in life.
Thoughts of suicide or talking about it with others
Disturbances in one's sleeping pattern, for example, constantly waking up at night
Dramatic eating pattern changes, for example, experiencing a loss of appetite or overeating
Persistent fatigue and sleepiness during working hours
Speech is slowed, for example, the inability to undertake
continuous conversation
May have a distorted self image, and imagining that other people are thinking
about them constantly
Constant criticism of one's self and/or of others
Loss of enjoyment of fun activities, for example, the loss of interest in socializing with family and friends
Wanting to become a prominant figure like a prime minister or a famous person and believing that it is easliy achieved
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