But when you can't shake feelings of depression, and when work and home life are being affected, it's time to do something about it. If you have experienced several of these signs for more than a few weeks, discuss them with your doctor.
Depression is a serious illness.
In Canada, it costs big business millions of dollars a year in long-term disability claims. If you suspect that you suffer from depression, talk to your family doctor. There may be physical symptoms too, ranging from anxiety and insomnia to fatigue and gastrointestinal complaints. Christina Rogoza, public education coordinator with the Canadian Mental Health Association in Thunder Bay, explains. What happens is a person becomes gradually immobilized and then they shut down.