... following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the two symptoms is either (1)depressed mood, or (2)loss of interest of pleasure. 1. Depressed mood (or can be irritable mood in children and adolescents) most of day, nearly every day, as indicated either by subjective account or ... indicated either by subjective account or observation by others of apathy most of the time) 3. Significant weight loss or weight gain when not dieting (e.g., more than 5% of body weight in a month), or decrease or increase in...

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... may last 6 months or more. Depression may occur as repeated episodes over a lifetime, with periods free of depression in between ("Depression as,"). . A person experiencing depression may encounter sadness, fatigue, weight loss or weight gain, and even thoughts of suicide and death. It is important to understand the effect of depression. It may allow a person suffering from minor depression the means for self-treatment ... oversleeping may intensify the sense of fatigue. The lack of energy causes everyday task such as cleaning, cooking, and paying bill to be put off or even eliminated. ...

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... may last 6 months or more. Depression may occur as repeated episodes over a lifetime, with periods free of depression in between ("Depression as,"). . A person experiencing depression may encounter sadness, fatigue, weight loss or weight gain, and even thoughts of suicide and death. It is important to understand the effect of depression. It may allow a person suffering from minor depression the means for self-treatment ... oversleeping may intensify the sense of fatigue. The lack of energy causes everyday task such as cleaning, cooking, and paying bill to be put off or even eliminated. ...

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... were once enjoyed, including sex, decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down", difficulty concentrating, difficulty remembering and making decisions, insomnia, early-morning awakening or oversleeping, appetite or weight loss or overeating, weight gain, thoughts of death or suicide attempts, restlessness, irritability, persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain.(Are you ... term side effects and may be continued indefinitely. The dosage of SSRIs varies, depending on the type of drug, the person's body chemistr...

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... have helped me conclude that I need help. There have been many times that I've gone days, weeks, even months feeling uneasy, emotional, indecisive, worthless, restless, and loss of interest in things that normally bring me happiness. I go through the ups and downs of being content, smiling and laughing, communicating with family and friends, going to class ... There are some somatic, behavioural and emotional changes related to depression. The depressive person suffers from lowering of mood, sadness, anxiety, reduction of energy, decrease in activity, loss of appetite, weight loss or weig...

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... experience psychosis and hallucinations, with that being said, Major Depressive Disorder is characterized by one or more major depressive episodes (i.e. at least 2 weeks of depressed mood and/or loss of awareness accompanied by at least 4 other symptoms of depression). As a result, major depressive disorder occurs frequently to those who are prone to stress - such as the unemployed ... several factors, this includes, interpersonal relationships. Such as, divorce or separation, death or illness of a friend and/or a family member, financial issues, seeking a job or job loss, failing a cla...

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... and is carried out in slow motion. The smallest task, such as going to school or being with friends, is a weight on you...Minor problems, such as disputes between friends, become issues of magnitude. Decisions are deferred and avoided. Simple tasks are ... and intensity of "normal" mood changes. Key indicators of adolescent depression include a drastic change in eating and sleeping patterns, significant loss of interest in previous activity interests constant boredom, disruptive behavior, peer problems, increased irritability and aggression. Formal psychologic testing may be ... in chil...

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... itself but is part of another disorder, most often-major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder. A person who suffers from a major depressive episode must either have a depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities consequently for at least a 2-week period. The mood must represent a change from the person's normal mood; social, occupational, educational or other ... an irritable mood.) . Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly everyday. . Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly everyday. . Fatigue or loss of energ...

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... that he had helped at least 130 people die by assisted suicide. On three previous occasions when charged with 'assisted suicide' the juries refused to convict Kevorkian against the weight of evidence. But that did not happen this time. Soon after he started publicly helping people to die in l990, Kevorkian was stripped of his licenses to practice medicine ... that voluntary suicide is going to be the way for them to go. Symptoms of depression include sad mood, loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed, change in appetite or weight, difficulty sleeping or overslee...

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... including sex ,Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down" ,Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions ,Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping ,Appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain ,Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts ,Restlessness, irritability ,Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and ... chronic pain Persistent sad or "empty" mood. Feeling hopeless, helpless, worthless, pessimistic and or guilty. Substance abuse. Fatigued or loss of interest in ordinary act...

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... itself but is part of another disorder, most often-major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder. A person who suffers from a major depressive episode must either have a depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities consequently for at least a 2-week period. The mood must represent a change from the person's normal mood; social, occupational, educational or other ... an irritable mood.) . Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly everyday. . Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly everyday. . Fatigue or loss of energ...

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... likes me."  Does he seem more irritable or angry?  Does he spend more time alone, away from friends and family?  Has your child gained or lost weight in recent weeks? (Change in appetite)  Does he seem more worn out and tired than in the past?  Does he sometimes talk about hurting himself? (Adapted from ... the ten major symptoms. Change in school performance is characterized by frequent complaints from the teachers of: daydreaming, poor concentration and memory, and inattentiveness; loss of usual work effort in school subjects with a drop in grades; loss of usual interes...

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... functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure. 1-9 are present nearly every day and are observable by others. 1. Depressed mood most of the day 2. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all activities 3. Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain, or decrease or increase in appetite 4. Insomnia or hypersomnia ... 5. Psychomotor agitation or retardation 6. Fatigue or loss of energy 7. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt 8. Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or ... of suicide (4)." Th...

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... reduces the severity, duration, and frequency of manic and depressive episodes. Side effects of lithium include increased thirst, increased urination, and water retention. Lithium can also cause nausea or diarrhea, weight gain, kidney function problems, and skin problems. In a female, lithium has not been known to cause birth defects. Most importantly though, in most patients, lithium has been known to ... and it is not as toxic in overdose. The patient will experience upset stomach and sleepiness but these side effects quickly subside. Also, increased appetite and weight gain as well as...

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... also be a natural consequence of unfulfilled sleep, a common symptom of depression (Salmons, 1995, p.13). Thirdly, appetite changes. In sixty to seventy percent of cases, depressives suffer a loss of appetite and lose weight (Schwartz, 1993, p.19). Preparing food, thinking about food or even shopping for food is very uninteresting to them. They do not derive satisfaction from the pleasure of food ... ; they simply see food as a means of sustenance. Other depressives" appetite may be affected in the most opposite manner; they may suffer weight gain (Salmons, 1995, p.12). They may binge sp...

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... poor judgement, increased sexual drive, denial that anything is wrong, and risk behavior. Depression is characterized by: persistent sad, anxious or empty mood, feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, pessimism, guilt, loss of pleasure or interest in ordinary activities including sex, decreased energy, feelings of fatigue, difficulty remembering, concentrating and making decisions, changes in appetite, and thoughts of suicide (www.whatisBipolar.com ... body doesn't send the brain the signal of the extent of their fatigue. They could wake up hungry and find the thought of ...

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... interest or pleasure in activities, including sex Feeling of hopelessness Feeling of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness Sleeping too much or too little, early-morning awakening Appetite and/ or weight loss or overeating and weight gain Decreased energy, fatigue, feeling slowed down Thoughts of death and suicide, or suicide attempts Restlessness, irritability Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions Headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain There ... overwhelmed by stress tend to be disposed to depression. Events outside the person's control can also trigger a de...

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... , with many physiological as well as emotional symptoms. Including at least five of the following: depressed mood, diminished interest or pleasure in day to day activities, significant weight gain or loss (without trying), increase or decrease in sleep, motor skill agitation or retardation, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, diminished ability to concentrate or indecisiveness, and suicidal ... depressive disorder, which is called "bipolar" illness. "Endogenous" is used to designate forms of depression manifested by a cluster of the more biological symptoms, such as sleep disturb...

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... and thinking, and inappropriate affect. Negative symptoms, or things lacking in the victim then characterize type two schizophrenia. These include social withdraw, poverty of speech, flat affect, and loss of volition. An example of all these features is the disjointed conversation of its victims. This usually consists of a series of vague statements strung together in an incoherent way. ... abandoning the drug all together. Common side effects to antipsychotic drugs include constipation, drowsiness, dry mouth, and blurred vision. Adverse drug reactions such as rashes, heavy salivation, an...

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... energy to do everyday routines or could suffer the opposite and not be able to sleep and become extremely restless. Appetite changes and weight loss or weight gain is an example of a physical change along with headaches and chronic pains. Thoughts of death or suicide or suicide attempts are very serious symptoms of depression and the person ... ...

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... so on suffered from depression, it is likely that I will to. All though these two possible causes are valid, most people belive depression stems from emotional trauma such as the loss of a friend or relative. A divorce of parents of end of one's own relationship could also be a culprit. When going through these emotional loses it can be hard to recover from ... interest or pleasure in ordinary activities 3) Decreased energy or fatigue 4) Sleep disturbances (insomnia, early morning waking, or oversleeping) 5) Eating disturbances (loss of appetite and weight, or weight gain) 6) Difficulty...

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... Depression can lead to failure in school, causing lower grades and discipline problems. The adolescents tend to have trouble relating to others, resulting in trouble making friends or even the loss of longtime friends, abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs, and in more drastic cases, suicide. Children exhibit many of the same signs or symptoms as adults regarding depression, including ... becoming easily irritated; an increase in school absences; poor school performance including lower grades and a decrease in class participation; changes in eating habits resulting in either a significant w...

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... be present within a two week period to be considered depressed. These nine symptoms include: A depressed mood most of the day; reduced interest or pleasure in all or most activities; significant weight loss or gain, or significant decrease in appetite; trouble sleeping or over sleeping; body movements appearing to others as either restless or unusually slow; fatigue or ... loss of energy; feelings of guilt or worthlessness in an excessive or inappropriate manner; problems thinking, concentrating or making decisions and most importantly, recurrent thoughts of death and suicide (Santrock,...

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... describing the Most Recent Episode in a Major Depressive Episode, which includes Atypical Features and Melancholic Features. A patient diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder with Atypical Features most often gains weight, sleeps excessively, and is often excessively sensitive to rejection. A patient diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder with Melancholic Features displays more of the "classical" symptoms of severe depression. ... These patients awaken early, have a loss of appetite and weight, feel guilty, and are either slowed down or agitated. In Major Depressive Disorder, the depr...

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... Denial that anything is wrong Symptoms and signs of depression include periods of: Persistent sad, anxious, or empty mood Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness Loss of interest or pleasure in ordinary activities, including sex Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being "slowed down" Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions Restlessness or irritability Sleep disturbances ... Loss of appetite and weight, or weight gain Chronic pain or other persistent bodily symptoms that are not caused by physical disease Thoughts o...

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