The sad fact is that ten million of them don't know it. Those over sixty-five are four times more likely to have a depression than the general population. Depression is usually inherited, although the stress of life or chronic illness can cause depression, too. One can suffer from depression and not feel sad, blue, or emotionally down. Depression is often an underlying cause of overeating, chronic fatigue, insomnia, headaches, bulimia, digestive disorders, aches and pains, and other physical disorders.
Some people think they're depressed because they have difficult relationships.
Perhaps they have difficult relationships because they are depressed. Depression inhibits the functioning of the immune system, increasing the incidence of illness and shortening life. According to the National Institutes of Health, if you have four or more of these symptoms for two weeks or longer, you may have depression. A diagnosis from a psychiatrist or other physician who specializes in depression is in order. It's been troubling me.