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| Depression is a serious yet common psychological condition that changes how you think and feel and also affects your social behavior and sense of physical well-being. These feelings usually pass within a few days or weeks, once we adjust to the stress. These symptoms include poor appetite or overeating, insomnia or hypersomnia, low energy or fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration or difficulty making decisions and feelings of hopelessness. Approximately 2% of American adults have dysthymia in a given year. Diagnosis & Tests A diagnosis of major depressive disorder is made if a person exhibits five or more of the main symptoms during a two-week period and impairment in normal functioning nearly every day during the same time. Major depression often begins between the ages of 15 and 30 and episodes typically recur. Treatment & Prevention Once identified, most people diagnosed with depression can be successfully treated. The more serious the condition, the greater the importance of seeking medical and psychological help. Natural medicine can play an important role in preventing or resolving depression. |
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