A plague is upon our society, and it is harder and harder to find someone who hasn't experienced it firsthand or known someone who has. Adults and juveniles alike are finding it increasingly difficult to express their feelings, especially those who believe that being unhappy is their fault. Depression travels through people's lives affecting many in the worst ways, taking no prisoners, having no mercy and often leaving behind a trail of tears. Every year more than 17 million Americans suffer from some type of depressive illness.
Depression gives no regard to age, race, religion or wealth.
Anyone can experience it, but studies show that men and women in their 20s, 30s and 40s are most affected by this disorder. In general, women seem to suffer more and are, in fact, twice as likely as men to experience clinical depression. Feeling tired all the time. A loss of interest in people or activities that once brought you joy. Restlessness or irritability.