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Depressive Disorders
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What is Depression?Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad. But these feelings are usually short-lived and pass within a couple of days. When you have depression, it interferes with daily life and causes pain for both you and those who care about you. You may feel:
- Depressed mood, most of the day, nearly every day - Loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities - Chants in appetite - Sleeping too little or too much - Fatigue, lack of energy - Decreased ability to think, concentrate, or be decisive - Recurrent thoughts of death Depression is a common but serious illness. Many people with a depressive disorder never seek treatment. But the majority, even those with the most severe depression, can get better with treatment. |