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Frequently Asked Questions about Depression
What is depression?
- Depression is an illness that affects the body, mood, and thoughts
- Some people describe depression as an "empty or sad feeling that won't go away"
- It is different from feeling "blue" or down for a few hours or a couple of days
What causes depression?
Many things cause depression
- Depression can run in families
- Changes in your brain chemistry and living through painful and difficult events in your life
- Sometimes depression is caused by certain medications people take for cancer, arthritis, heart problems, and high blood pressure
What are the signs of depression?
Here is a list of the most common signs of depression. If you have some of these signs that last for more than two weeks, see your health care provider.
- Feeling worthless, hopeless and sad
- Feeing tired, having no energy
- Feeling restless, irritable or anxious a lot of the time
- Having no interest or joy in life
- Having trouble sleeping, waking up very early in the morning
- Thinking about suicide and death
- Having trouble concentrating, remembering, and making decisions
- Weight gain, weight loss or body symptoms like headache or stomach pain
How is depression treated?
Most people with depression get better when they get treatment
- The 2 most common treatments for depression are medication and therapy (talking with a trained counselor)
- Sometimes just one type of treatment is used and sometimes a person takes medicine and sees a therapist
- Health care providers may need to try different medicines to find the one(s) that help you the most
How can I get help for my depression?
Here are ways to get help for your depression
- Talk to your health care provider about how you are feeling. Your health care provider can help you get the treatment you need
- Talk to a family member, friend, or religious leader you trust and who can help you find someone to treat your depression
- Get more information about depression by using the resources listed below
- Talk to a counselor that can help you understand and manage your feelings
Depression is not something you can just snap out of and feel better
Depression is a serious illness that needs to be treated
It's not your fault that you are depressed
You can get better
For More Information...
You can find out more about depression and schedule an appointment to speak with a counselor by contacting us
Resources
The following organizations are also great resources for additional information:
- National Institute of Mental Health: www.nimh.nih.gov
- National Foundation for Depressive Illness, Inc: www.depression.org
- National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association: www.ndmda.org
- Meth Addiction: Dangers & Side Effects: www.help.org/methamphetamine-addiction
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