Do you want to know if you suffer from depression?
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DO YOU WANT TO KNOW IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION?
Depression is a pathology that is increasingly present in our society and that day by day affects a greater number of people to different degrees. It is a serious psychological disorder from which, applying the appropriate methods and treatments, we can get out. But do we know exactly what we are up against? Do we know the real nature of depression, its symptoms, how it affects us and how to deal with it? Unfortunately, a large part of society tends to confuse depression with a specific malaise or a temporary disorder. This fact causes us not to pay adequate attention and, therefore, we run the severe risk of worsening our situation. Below we list the main aspects of this disease, we expose the best tools to end it and we put at your disposal a form through which you can make a first diagnosis.
What is depression?
Beyond feeling sad or depressed, depression is a clinical illness that affects the brain. In it, these negative feelings do not disappear but persist and interfere in our daily life, prolonging in time if we do not receive treatment. It should be noted that the main types of depression, from more to less severe, are major depression, atypical depression and dysthymia. In addition, the disease can also alternate with manias in the case of manic depression or bipolar disorder. Finally, other common forms include postpartum depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or seasonal affective disorder.
What are your symptoms?
There are numerous symptoms that alert us to being suffering from possible depression. The most notable are: A constantly low or irritable state of mind Loss of pleasure when performing habitual activities Decreased libido Difficulty falling asleep or excess sleep Radical changes in our appetite Tiredness and lack of energy as well as inactivity Low self-esteem and feelings of guilt Difficulty concentrating Feelings of hopelessness and abandonment Repetition of negative thoughts, including those of death or suicide.
How to treat it?
As we have mentioned, depression is surmountable and there are various methods and levels of treatment to improve the condition of patients who suffer from it. Without a doubt, the environment and social and family support are essential when fighting the disease. Even so, pharmacological treatment is essential to achieve recovery, together with psychotherapy sessions and professional support.
Do you think you can suffer from depression?
If, after analyzing the symptoms and taking into account your personal situation, you think that you may be suffering from depression, the sooner you start treating it, the sooner you will be able to get out of it, preventing it from getting worse. If you want to achieve a first approximate diagnosis, you can fill out the following form.
Take a depression screening test
