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If I was my mother, I would think I was a drug addict.
She does however know that I am depressed.
Depression
• Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" mood
• Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
• Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex
• Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down"
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering, 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
People who have low self-esteem, who consistently view themselves and the world with pessimism or who are readily overwhelmed by stress, are prone to depression. Whether this represents a psychological predisposition or an early form of the illness is not clear.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (also called SAD) is a type of depression that follows the seasons. The most common type of SAD is called winter depression. It usually begins in late fall or early winter and normal mood returns in summer. A less common type of SAD, known as summer depression, usually begins in the late spring or early summer. SAD may be related to changes in the amount of daylight.
As many as 4 to 6 of every 100 people may have winter depression. Another 10% to 20% may have mild SAD. SAD is 4 times more common in women than in men. Several people with SAD report having a close relative with a psychiatric disorder. Although some children and teenagers get SAD, it usually doesn't start in people younger than 20. The risk of SAD decreases as you get older. SAD is more common the farther north you go. For example, it's 7 times more common in Washington State than in Florida.
I don't have SAD. Unfortunately I have simple clinical depression. I have gotten a total of three hours of sleep for the past three days. I've tried nearly everything I can think of to relax and sleep. Does anyone know a good cure for insomnia?
She does however know that I am depressed.
Depression
• Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" mood
• Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
• Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex
• Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down"
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering, 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
People who have low self-esteem, who consistently view themselves and the world with pessimism or who are readily overwhelmed by stress, are prone to depression. Whether this represents a psychological predisposition or an early form of the illness is not clear.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (also called SAD) is a type of depression that follows the seasons. The most common type of SAD is called winter depression. It usually begins in late fall or early winter and normal mood returns in summer. A less common type of SAD, known as summer depression, usually begins in the late spring or early summer. SAD may be related to changes in the amount of daylight.
As many as 4 to 6 of every 100 people may have winter depression. Another 10% to 20% may have mild SAD. SAD is 4 times more common in women than in men. Several people with SAD report having a close relative with a psychiatric disorder. Although some children and teenagers get SAD, it usually doesn't start in people younger than 20. The risk of SAD decreases as you get older. SAD is more common the farther north you go. For example, it's 7 times more common in Washington State than in Florida.
I don't have SAD. Unfortunately I have simple clinical depression. I have gotten a total of three hours of sleep for the past three days. I've tried nearly everything I can think of to relax and sleep. Does anyone know a good cure for insomnia?