Signs to look for are pervasive feelings of sadness, of helplessness, hopelessness and irritability. People experiencing depression may have thoughts of suicide. Many doctors believe, in fact, that depression is the illness that underlies the majority of suicides in Canada. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among people between the ages of 15 to 24. It is important to always remember, that help is available for depressive illness.
Depression can strike at any age.
Its emotional and physical symptoms are notable for their persistence. Many people experiencing depression find it hard to do anything at all, even to get up enough energy to call a doctor. But taking that first step may start them on the road to recovery. Major Depression Sufferers lose interest in the things in life that once gave them pleasure. The habits of a lifetime may simply be placed to one side, replaced by an attitude of utter apathy.