HEALTHY LIFESTYLE · MAY 2018
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WHAT ARE THE
SIGNS AND
SYMPTOMS OF
DEPRESSION?
Am I suffering from it?
Depression is a common debilitating mood
disorder that goes beyond a feeling of sadness
after a setback or a troubling event. Depression
deeply impacts other aspects of your life. It can
stymie your productivity and creativity. It can
interfere with your personal relationships. It can
hamper your ability to work, study, sleep, eat,
and your ability to enjoy life. Often, it will leave
you feeling helpless and worthless. The feelings
can be so intense that you fear you’ll never find
relief. It severely alters your day-to-day life. Many
people compare it to what it would be like to live
in a black hole. People have described it as feeling
like they or their lives are empty.
It’s important to remember that no two people
present in the same way. Feelings may vary from
person to person. Depression goes beyond the
normal ups and downs of life. The intense feelin