How Depression Affects A Person? (1)

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How Depression Affects A Person?
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What Is Depression?

• Depression is complex and one of the most
  prevalent mental health conditions in the United
  States. About 26 of the adults in the country
  experience some level of depression. It is a
  mental disorder that affects just not only a
  persons mental well being but also their
  physical health.
• The constant feeling of being down and nothing
  seems to cheer you up is a significant sign of
  depression. Depressions experience varies from
  person to person. Often it interferes with your
  daily work, causing a loss of time and
  productivity.
• This disorder has a way of sucking the meaning
  and joy of life. Chronic feelings of apathy,
  hopelessness, or despair accompany this
  condition. Along with the disturbing emotions,
  this issue might also manifest as physical
  symptoms, including sleep disturbance, weight
  loss, pains, fatigue, aches, etc.

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What Are The Symptoms Of Depression?

• Depression symptoms might show up in response to
  grief or trauma for a short period.  However,
  when they last for extended periods, such as for
  longer than two weeks, they become the sign of a
  severe depressive disorder.
• Watch out for the following symptom if you are
  feeling down
• Intrusive thoughts and suicide and death
• Trouble concentrating
• Difficulty making decisions
• A feeling of guilt or worthlessness

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How Depression Affects Physical Health?

• Weight gain or loss
• Chronic pain
• Heart disease
• Inflammation
• Sexual health problems
• Worsening chronic health issues

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How Depression Affects Mental Health? 

• Depression can interrupt or reduce the chemical
  messengers or neurotransmitters in the brain.
  These chemical (serotonin, norepinephrine, and
  dopamine) changes might be the cause of
  depression. The chemical imbalance can occur due
  to other depression triggers like an underlying
  medical condition, structural changes in the
  brain, lifestyle changes, medicine side effects,
  etc. 
• People with depression might struggle with the
  following

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