According to statistics, approximately 2/3 of people with symptoms of depression never seek help. Besides
Health officials Naomi Drakeford and Hillary Jones listed signs of depression and shared some of the myths many still believe about the disease.
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Depression – more than just sadness. The most common symptom of depressionconsidered to be in a bad mood. Because of it, you can feel depressed, be whiny. At the same time, you can carry out everyday activities in the same way as before, but you will have much more energy to go to this. And some joyful events and hobbies may no longer bring you pleasure at all.
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Depression can lead to isolation. Students often withdraw into themselves when depressedisolated from the rest. Moreover, for those who are sociable and prone to extraversion, this sign is easier to recognize. And introverts just need to ask questions: what gives me loneliness? does it actually drain or recharge me?
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Depression – more than just tired. Often, when tired, people simply decide that theysleep poorly or that they have thyroid problems. However, it can actually be a sign of depression. In addition, the person has difficulty making decisions and concentrating.
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Depression manifests itself physically. In addition to fatigue, difficulty concentrating,a person may experience changes in appetite, sleep (for example, insomnia, an increase or decrease in hunger). Depression can also manifest itself in mental and physical slowness: for example, people may begin to walk more slowly or feel heavy in their legs.
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Depression can manifest itself with different intensities.. It is important to understand that depression can be mild, moderate or severe. In addition, everyone experiences depression – individual.
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