HEALTH TIPS: DEPRESSION (Signs & symptoms in teens & adults).
The depression feels like a black curtain of despair coming
down over their lives. Teenage years are always a troubling time, with the
numerous physical, emotional, psychological and social changes that come with
this stage of life.
It is complicated to understand when teenagers go through
depression. As they grow, they try to discover who they are and what they
believe in. He or she may be depressed if they face any of the next signs of
depression for more than 2 -3 weeks.
SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS OF DEPRESSION IN TEEN:
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Change in school performance, low appetite or
eat a lot more.
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Persistent unhappiness, social isolation, poor
communication.
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Excessive guilt and anxiety.
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Destructive or defiant manners.
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Inability to concentrate.
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Belief that life is not worth living.
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Physical aches and pains.
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Losing a lot of energy and complains of feeling
tired.
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Thoughts of death or suicide – this should
always be taken seriously.
SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS OF
DEPRESSION IN ADULTS:
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Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism. Feels that
life is passing you by.
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You do not want to see people or are scared to
be left alone.
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Social activity may feel hard or without a
solution.
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Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness,
persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood.
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Spending most of your time thinking about the
wrong about urself as a person.
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Feel guilty sometimes about being critical of
others.
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Loss of interest in previously pleasurable activities.
Have difficulty sleeping or wake up early and can’t sleep again.
Professional guidance, psychotherapy and psychoanalysis can
be helpful, but these are very time consuming and expensive as well. The most available
treatment is antidepressant medication.
Antidepressant drug are effective in the acute treatment of
depression. They are not “happy pills” they don’t artificially bring on
blissfulness or unrealistic well-being. It works by slowing the breakdown of
neuro chemicals and raising the sensitivity of receptors on the receiving
neurons.
Wellbutrin (Bupropion) is an antidepressant used to treat
depression. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your
doctor.
Desyrel is used for treating depression. It may also be used
for relief of an anxiety disorder (e.g. sleeplessness, tension), chronic pain.
Paxil is used for treating depression or obsessive –
compulsive disorder (OCD).
Depression, it affects you, your family, and your work. It is
very important to treat it. Though change won’t come overnight – but with the
right treatment, you can prevent depression from dominating your life.
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