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- $Title{The Symptoms of Depression}
- $Subject{depression Mental Emotional Conditions condition irritable upset
- rapidly Headaches headache indigestion constipation unworthy guilty unwanted
- unneeded fatigue crying Depressed sad}
- $Volume{E-23}
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- The Symptoms of Depression
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- QUESTION: I visited my sister in her brand new home last week. While she put
- on a great show that all was well, I noticed some actions of my brother in law
- that are worrisome. He just wasn't right. Would you please list some of the
- symptoms of depression that might help me solve this problem?
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- ANSWER: A short visit may not have been adequate enough to provide you with
- the clues you are seeking, but I will give you some important information to
- think about. Depressed patients always seem to be sad, and may even break
- into tears over little things, while watching an incident on a television show
- that is not particularly distressing to others. They feel tired most of the
- time, even when there has been adequate rest and little work. They are
- usually irritable, become upset rapidly and tend to be bothered by little
- items and insignificant incidents. They are not much fun to be around as they
- have no enthusiasm for new projects, no feelings of enjoyment even for
- pastimes they relished. Headaches are frequent symptoms, as are complaints
- about indigestion and constipation. Loss of interest in food may lead to
- weight loss. When they do talk, they may express sentiments of feeling
- unworthy or guilty, unwanted and unneeded. Frankly speaking, this is not a
- condition in which you should be playing amateur detective. Get back on that
- phone and call your sister for an honest and concerned discussion. If these
- symptoms are present, and she may be aware of others, it's time for
- professional help, for depression can be helped, in many ways, effectively and
- rapidly. To ignore it may invite tragedy.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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