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What is Depression?

     Depression (also known as clinical depression) is a long-term condition of feeling sad or depressed. It causes one the inability to concentrate, lose their appetite, feeling helpless and guilt, and thoughts of death.

What are some symptoms?

   Fatigue
   Anxiety
   "Empty" Moods
   Difficulty concentrating/focusing
   Weight loss or gain
   Irritability
   Changes in sleeping patterns
   Headaches and general body aches
   Energy Loss

*Everyone's experience with depression is unique but generally if you have 5 or more of the described symptoms over a prolonged time (more than two weeks), it is recommended that you seek help.

Some Statistics you might want to know

   Women are twice as likely to have clinical depression
then men.
   Fact, 1 out of 5 women experience clinical depression
during their lifetime.
   The number one cause of disability in women is
depression.
   Almost 7 million women have diagnosable clinical
depression in the U.S.
   Out of 3 women who experience clinical depression, only
one will seek help.

Why are women more prone to depression then men?

Depression to Me and Need Help?