HEALTH TIPS: DEPRESSION IN TEENAGERS.
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Teenage years are always a kind of trouble
time, with some physical, emotional, psychological and social changes that come
in that stage of their life. It is complicated to understand, when teenagers go
through depression. But as they are growing, they will try to discover who they
are and what they believe in. They may
be depressed if they face any of the next signs of depression for some weeks.
These are some signs of depression in teen.
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Inability to concentrate. Believing that life is
not worth living.
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Persistent unhappiness, social isolation, and
poor communication.
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Low appetite or eating too much, changes in
their school performance.
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The thoughts of death or suicide. This must
always be taken very seriously.
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Angered easily, change in sleeping pattern and
irritation.
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Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism. Feeling that
life is passing them by.
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Destructive or defiant manners, excessive guilt
and anxiety.
·
Physical aches and pains, complaining of feeling
tired and loss of energy.
For adults, severe of depression symptoms vary with individuals and also
varies over time.
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Feel guilty sometimes about being critical of
others.
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Spending most of the time thinking about the
wrong of himself/herself as a person.
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Loss of interest in previously pleasurable
activities.
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Having difficulty in sleeping or when awake
early can’t sleep back again.
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Feeling of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness.
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Persistent sadness, anxious, and “empty” mood.
Treatment for depression.
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Anti-depressant drugs will be very effective in
the treatment of depression. It works by slowing the breakdown of sensitivity
of receptors on the receiving neurons.
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Desyrel is also use for treating depression. It can
be for relief of an anxiety disorder, chronic pain.
·
Wellbutrin (bupropion) is also an
anti-depressant, used for the treatment of depression. And can also be used to
treat other conditions as well, determined by your doctor.
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Paxil can also be used for treating depression
or obsessive-compulsive disorder. (OCD)
It
is very important to treat depression at the early stage. Though, change won’t
come overnight but with the right treatment, you will be able to prevent
depression from dominating your life.
