Symptoms of Depression Sadness Guilt Loss of interests Long-lasting crying spells Restless, irritable and discontent Constant tiredness or fatigue Always worrying Changes in eating and sleeping habits and patterns Inability to concentrate or make decisions Thoughts of suicide or death. A careful assessment of emotional state, and personal and family histories by a physician or mental health professional can help determine if depression is suspected. One big difference between grieving and clinical depression is that a depressed person will often lack self-esteem, feel personally inadequate or hopeless. In contrast, in grief the overpowering feeling is one of loss, and sense of personal competence is not diminished. If and when it's diagnosed, depression can be successfully treated.
Treatments can include medication, diet modifications, psychotherapy or other therapies.
In cases where symptoms cannot be completely alleviated, they can at least be relieved. Get connected using our resource list and access a wide array of information and support. Not all exercises or diets are suitable for everyone. Before you begin this program, you should have permission from your doctor to participate in vigorous exercise and change of diet. If you feel discomfort or pain when you exercise, do not continue.