Thanks to years of fruitful research, the medications and psychosocial therapies that ease the pain of depression are at hand. Unfortunately, many people do not recognize that depression is a treat able illness. If you feel that you or someone you care about is one of the many undiagnosed people in this country that suffer from depression or a depressive illness, the information presented here may help you take the steps that may save your own or someone else's life. A good diagnosis involves a complete physical checkup and a review of family history of health problems. Depression is not a personal weakness.
Depression is a treat able illness.
Symptoms of depression affect thoughts, feelings, body,and behaviors. Without treatment, the symptoms can last for months, years, or a lifetime. Some depressive episodes occur suddenly for no apparent reason. Some are triggered by a stressful experience. Some people's symptoms are so severe they are unable to function as usual.