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Understanding Depression

The document discusses depression, its symptoms such as persistent sadness and loss of joy, and how it can negatively impact relationships and health while also contributing to many suicides each year. It provides information on what depression is, its effects, and treatment options including antidepressants, psychotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy, and exploring other brain stimulation therapies if initial treatments do not help reduce symptoms. The document emphasizes that depression should not be taken lightly and can be treated, even in severe cases, through seeking help from medical professionals and support groups.

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Understanding Depression

The document discusses depression, its symptoms such as persistent sadness and loss of joy, and how it can negatively impact relationships and health while also contributing to many suicides each year. It provides information on what depression is, its effects, and treatment options including antidepressants, psychotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy, and exploring other brain stimulation therapies if initial treatments do not help reduce symptoms. The document emphasizes that depression should not be taken lightly and can be treated, even in severe cases, through seeking help from medical professionals and support groups.

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ARE YOU

Volume 1 | Issue 1 DEPRESSED???


What is depression? Do you think that suicide is the way and need a
01/03/23 shoulder to lean on?

Mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness,


What is Depression?
emptiness, and loss of joy. It is different from the mood
fluctuations that people regularly experience as a part of life.

Effects of depression

It can undermine a person’s relationships, make working and


maintaining good health very difficult, and in severe cases, may
lead to suicide. In fact, depression contributes to nearly 40,000
suicides in the United States each year.

Depression isn’t something that should be taken lightly and trust


me I know.The constant feeling of wanting to take the easier way
out and wanting to end the pain that so many people just think its
wanting attention or being spoilt.Constantly drowning and seeing
the world through a broken lense well all I have to say is don

worry pain ends it might take a very very long time and you might
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Remember you are not alone .Talk to someone you trust about how you feel.Talk to a
If you are health worker, such as a doctor or counsel orjoin a support group.

considering suicide Antidepressants are medicines commonly used to treat depression.


Depression, even the most severe cases, can be treated. The earlier
treatment begins, the more effective it is. Depression is usually treated
With medications, psychotherapy, or a combination of the two. If these
treatments do not reduce symptoms, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
and other brain stimulation therapies may be options to explore
Symptoms and patterns

During a depressive episode, a person experiences a depressed mood


(feeling sad, irritable, empty). They may feel a loss of pleasure or
interest in activities.
A depressive episode is different from regular mood fluctuations. They
last most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks.
Other symptoms are also present, which may include:
 poor concentration
 feelings of excessive guilt or low self-worth
 hopelessness about the future
 suicide thoughts
 disrupted sleep
 changes in appetite or weight

Shaniq Mundava
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Harare,Zimbabwe

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