How do I know if I

have depression?

People feel sad or depressed at

times. Feeling depressed can be a
normal reaction to life struggles,
loss, and an injured self-esteem.
But
feelings
of
hopelessness,
helplessness and intense sadness
that interfere with your daily life
activities for weeks and months
may be a sign of clinical depression
Psychological
Disorders: Also known as a mental disorder, is a severe and long-lasting pattern of behavioral or psychological sy
(WebMD).

Psychological
Disorders &
Abnormal

Examples: anxiety disorder, eating disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders.

Abnormal Symptoms
Behavior: Is defined as a behavior that is disturbing, socially unacceptable, maladaptive, self-defeating, and often is th
Fatigue and decreased
energy.
Feelings of guilt and
worthlessness.

Coping
with

Difficulty concentrating,,
remembering details, and
making decisions.

Depressio
n

Insomnia or excessive

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Mood Disorder
Some psychologist, therapist, and psychiatrists may classified depression as a
mood disorder depending on how sever it is. This disorder can occur alone or
along with other psychiatric mood disorders. Depression is more common in
women than in men, and it can begin anytime from childhood to later in life.
About 5% of the population is affected by mood disorder. But its cause is still
unknown and not well understood. Although, according to some investigations
there are a number of factor that can cause it including: Genetics,
abnormalities in the functioning of the brain, chronic stress, medical illness,

Depression is not a
sign of weakness, it
means you have been
strong for far too
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