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Q: What are some symptoms of Clinical Depression?
What are some symptoms of Clinical Depression? Because I am allways depressed. I could be the happyest persone in the world one minit and the next im sitting in a corner crying my eyes out wishing i was dead. Eather im crazy or i dont know what to do anymore. Im sick if living like this

A: * Loss of interest in daily activities
* Persistent sadness or feeling of emptiness
* Sleep disturbances
* Significant weight loss or gain
* Loss of concentration
* Fatigue
* Suicidal thoughts or behavior

Q: What are the symptoms of clinical depression?
And do you really think I’m asking this to know what they are when they’re just a quick google away?

A: if you know your answer is a “quick google” away, then why don’t you ask what is really on your mind instead of playing some sort of game with your question?

Q: Can someone tell me what are the symptoms of clinical depression?
Seriously, i think i might be going through something like that

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Signs of Clinical Depression

* Concentration is often impaired
* Inability to experience pleasure
* Increase in self-critical thoughts with a voice in the back of one’s mind providing a constant barrage of harsh, negative statements
* Sleep disturbance or unable to fall back to sleep
* Feeling fatigued after 12 hours of sleep
* Decrease in appetite or food loses its taste
* Feelings of guilt, helplessness and/or hopelessness
* Thoughts of suicide
* Increased isolation
* Missing deadlines or a drop in standards
* Change in personality
* Increased sexual promiscuity
* Increased alcohol/drug use

If someone experiences most of the above symptoms for more than two weeks, there is a good chance they are suffering from a clinical depression.
I LOOKED THIS UP FOR YOU. HOPE IT HELPS. IF YOU’RE DEPRESSED…YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T FEEL LIKE RESEARCHING IT.

Q: Can anyone tell me the symptoms of clinical depression?
I’m constantly tired,always moody,have dark thoughts,have problems sleeping,irritable,and constantly mad at the world for no reason.I’ve also been having thoughts that everyone’s life would be better if I were dead.The only thing that keeps me sane is knowing that I can talk to my wife about anything,and she comforts me and makes it better.She’s the only thing that helps.

A: People with depressive illnesses do not all experience the same symptoms. The severity, frequency and duration of symptoms will vary depending on the individual and his or her particular illness.

Symptoms include:

-Persistent sad, anxious or “empty” feelings
-Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
-Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness
Irritability, restlessness
-Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
-Fatigue and decreased energy
-Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions
-Insomnia, early–morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
-Overeating, or appetite loss
-Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
-Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment

Q: Do you enjoy listen to music that sometimes brings on symptoms of clinical depression, & still listen?
What song is it that makes you feel beyond sad? And why is it that although a song makes us feel beyond sad, that some are compelled to listen to it in spite of knowing the emotional consequences of listening? Is it that one is trying to relive an event over and over in an attempt to resolve a past event in one’s life? Or are there other reasons?

A: This is called a bittersweet experience. You are saddened, but there is a hint of pleasure that you derive, nevertheless.

Some people like to remain in a state of melancholy for a period of time. They are pensive and introspective.

There can be breakthrough in thought processes. You see the ‘light’. Then it is time to change the cd!

Q: What are some symptoms of clinical depression?
When do you know if you or anybody for that matter suffers from clinical depression? What are some good drugs to take for clinical depression as well? Thanks.
Also what leads to clinical depression? And what causes clinical depression?

A: Clinical depression can start for a couple of reasons. It can start if a person’s neurotransmitters inside their brain goes out of whack. Neurotransmitters are responsible for “firing” messages from one neuron to the next one in the brain. If there’s not enough of a particular neurotransmitter (there are a few involved in depression) firing, then a person can become depressed. Traumatic events as well can contribute to clinical depression, but that’s generally in people who already have a predisposition towards depression. Depression can be inherited.

Drugs – there are several good drugs on the market for depression. The best kind are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). They work by making sure serotonin (one of those neurotransmitters I mentioned) is going one from one neuron in the brain to the next one like it’s supposed to. Most likely you’ve heard of several SSRIs, which include Prozac, Paxil, Celexa, Zoloft, Lexapro, etc. There are other drugs (such as Wellbutrin, Effexor, etc.) that work on different neurotransmitters besides serotonin. It’s hard to say what the “best”meds are for depression because each med is made differently and they react differently in each person because of each person has a unique brain chemistry. Your doctor will help you determine what med is right for you. It might take some time and some trial and error but you and your doc will figure out what’s right for you.

Symptoms – They can vary widely. Sleeping too much or to little is a sign. Waking up in the middle of the night and having a hard time falling back asleep or not falling asleep again at all is a sign. Eating habits become messed up – people either lose their appetite or start feeling more hungry than usual, so they eat more than normal for them. This change in eating patterns can lead to weight loss or weight gain. Feeling sad, irritable, depressed, etc are big signs. Suicidal thoughts are a major sign as well. Symptoms need to occur the majority of everyday for two consecutive weeks before it is diagnosed as depression.

What to do – If someone is talking about suicide or dying, giving away possessions, or suddenly seems happy after being depressed for a long period of time, they might be suicidal. Get them to the ER or your local mental health center to get assessed for treatment. To get meds – you can see your family doctor and talk to him/her about symptoms. He or she might prescribe antidepressants (some are more comfortable doing this than others, so don’t be surprised if you are referred elsewhere for meds) or might refer you to a psychiatrist since they specialize in mental illness treatment. Depression as the best chance of being cured if meds and therapy are used together. You can talk to your doctor to get a referral to a therapist or you can call a local mental health center about getting an appointment with a therapist. It’s important to be honest in therapy, so if you find that you aren’t “clicking” or don’t like your therapist, keep look for one until you find one you are comfortable with.

Depression can be very well managed with the right treatments. Good luck and hope this helps!

Q: Can anyone describe for me the symptoms of clinical depression?

A: * Sleep disturbances.
* Impaired thinking
* Changes in weight.
* Agitation.
* Fatigue or slowing of body movements.
* Low self-esteem.
* Less interest in sex.
* Thoughts of death.

Q: What are the symptoms of a serious clinical depression?
How is mental illness different from a psychological problem? How does depression affect women?

A: Clinical Depression Symptoms
As defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association listing the criteria for various psychiatric diagnoses, a major depressive episode consists of at least 5 or more of the following signs. For at least two weeks, you experience these depression signs persistently (for most of the day, nearly every day). One of the symptoms of major depression is either 1) depressed mood or 2) a significant decrease in interest or pleasure in all or most activities/things you used to enjoy. Some of the following signs can occur early on or build up over time.

These symptoms of clinical depression are not caused by a medical condition or substance (e.g. medication, drug). You can feel depressed for a particular reason or for no apparent cause (endogenous depression).

Emotional/Cognitive Signs of Depression:
Feeling worthless or excessive guilt
Having difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions
Feeling like you want to hurt or kill yourself, having repeated thoughts of suicide. You’ve tried to attempt suicide or you have a specific plan on how you will kill yourself.

Depression
Physical Symptoms:
Losing or gaining a significant amount of weight or not wanting to eat or overeating
Having difficulty sleeping or over sleeping
Feeling physically agitated/restless or slowed down (which is noticeable by others)
Feeling extremely tired and having no energy or little or no motivation to do anything

Other Symptoms for Depression:
Wanting to isolate and not be with people
Feeling pessimistic or hopeless about the future
Feeling more irritable than usual
Crying more than usual or crying easily
Low self-esteem. Feeling more self-critical or like a failure
Change in sexual interest or drive
Experiencing psychotic signs such as hallucinations (hearing voices) or delusions (false beliefs)

http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/depression/major_depression.asp

http://counsellingresource.com/distress/mood-disorders/depression-symptoms.html

All the best :)

Q: How exactly is clinical depression caused and what are the symptoms.?
I have a real bad case of clinical depression and i want to know how it is caused.

A: Clinical depression is not a sign of personal weakness, or a condition that can be willed away. Clinically depressed people cannot “pull themselves together” and get better. In fact, clinical depression often interferes with a person’s ability or wish to get help. Clinical depression is a serious illness that lasts for weeks, months and sometimes years. It may even influence someone to contemplate or attempt suicide.
Feeling sad and depressed is often a normal reaction to a stressful life situation. For example, it is normal to feel down after a major disappointment, or to have trouble sleeping or eating after a difficult relationship break-up. Usually, within a few days, perhaps after talking to a friend, we start to feel like ourselves again.
Clinical depression is very different. It involves a noticeable change in functioning that persists for two weeks or longer. Imagine that for the last three months you’ve slept more than 10 hours a day and still feel tired, you have stomach problems, you’re unable to cope with life, and you wonder if dying would solve all your problems. Or, imagine not being able to sleep more than four hours a night, not wanting to spend time with family or friends, and constantly feeling irritable. And when friends try to reach out to you, you get even more upset and bothered. You lose perspective, and you don’t realize that what you’re experiencing is abnormal. You want to just “wait it out,” and you don’t get help because you think it’s weak to ask for help or you don’t want to burden your friends.
These are some of the experiences that people can have when they suffer from clinical depression. Unlike normal stress and sadness, the symptoms of clinical depression persist and do not go away no matter how much the individual wants.
You may feel you know exactly why you’re depressed. Other times, however, the reasons for depression are not as clear. The causes of depression are quite complex. Very often it is a combination of genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. Regardless of the cause, depression is almost always treatable. You do not need to determine the cause of your depression to get help.

Q: Symptoms of clinical depression?
I always feel very alone and just generally unhappy ..well.. unless i’m stoned or drunk or what have you. Sometimes i just have these overwhelming lonesome bad feelings. how would someone know if they were clinically depressed and in need of medication to correct the depression is what i’m basically wondering?

A: well first off, get off the booze and drugs. then go to a pshyciatrist and they can make a diagnosis.

Q: Clinical depression?
Anyone with Clinical Depression, I was just wondering how you are getting through everything, what symptoms you have and how long you have felt this way? Any female that answers this question did you period increase all of your symptoms of clinical depression, such as no appetite or increased appetite, Or nausea?
Did anyone get completely over it with just psychology help?

A: I have clinical depression, so this question is something I feel I have a lot to contribute to. Sorry my answer is so long.
Clinical depression is a chemical imbalance. There are chemicals in your brain that allow you to feel happiness. These chemicals can get depleted and you lose the ability to feel happy or even content naturally. I struggle with clinical depression because I used to abuse some nasty drugs and I destroyed those chemicals in my head. I have been going to therapists for years. I do have times of joy but the overall trend in my life is glum. It has effected my entire life. What kind of job I have, what kind of man I attract, how I dress, everything! When I have my period it definately gets worse. I cry more often and for silly reasons. My appetite has been little for so long that I always force myself to eat even though I don’t feel hungry. I feel hopeless sometimes. Like I am not as good as my brother and sister, like my friends are talking about me behind my back. I fix on stuff that makes me feel better like chocolate and shopping. Then I feel guilty about how much I have spent or I feel sick for eating too much chocolate. I isolate and assume that nobody really wants to hear what I have to say. Little problems feel big and overwhelming. I have trouble sleeping and rarely wake feeling rested. The therapists helps me to understand the patterns in my behavior so that I don’t isolate when I am down, even though I want to. I know that the hoplessness is just part of my imbalance. The paranoia and lack of appetite are also part of my depression. I have chosen to try to work on this without drugs. I work really hard to find what I need to do to take care of my spirit. I take a lot of scented bubble baths, I do yoga, and I pray and meditate everyday. I find that these things help me get through each day. I get the feeling that I may not really get better until I take drugs, but I am stubborn. I am trying this my way first.
I hope my experience can help you in some way.

Q: clinical depression?
what are the symptoms of clinical depression?

A: The symptoms of depression are:
1. The subject (person) shows a lack of interest in day to day activities of life like studies, work or play.
2. The subject lacks interest in sex.
3. The subject becomes careless in everything including dressing sense, financial matters, career, family etc.
4. Eating Disorder –The subject either eats too much or too less.
5. Sleeping Disorder — Too much of sleep or too less sleep.
6. Irritability and learning difficulty.
7. In extreme case, the subject develops suicidal thoughts and may commit suicide if depression is not treated.

Q: clinical depression and symptoms?
Loss of concentration, like your mind wander away while talking to someone on the phone. Thoughts race through while driving.
Forgetfulness, slowness in talking, physical movements, shyness, sluggishness mentally, physocomotor agitation, mind always comes up with negative thoughts. You feel like a failure. Are these symptoms of depression?

Thanks.

A: Yes, that can be depression but the best counsel is to start with your doctor and let him rule out physical causes first and give you are referral if he feels you might be depressed.

Then when you see a mental health professional they will rule out other problems also.

What you describe can be a sign of mourning a death or loss, thyroid disease, heart trouble. Bi-polar disorder, depression, cancer, an anxiety disorder, a personaltiy disorder, certain low diet imbalances, vitamin deficiency, and many other things.

Q: what are physical symptoms of bipolar or clinical depression?
my curious i am asking because I’ve been tested for health related problems such as stomach cramps often and headaches and tiredness, I wake up feeling a little nauseous almost everyday, but dont know whats wrong,
my mother is an alcoholic and places alot of stress on me and I was wondering if the reason they cant find whats wrong with me is because its stress related … so your ‘I could tell you but i wont’ IS NOT HELPING!

A: Chronic stress takes a toll on the body….it isn’t healthy to have high levels of stress hormones surging through your system non-stop…and this in itself can weaken the immune system.

Headaches, stomach ailments, fatigue – with no obvious physical cause -are often associated with depression.

Q: A friend of mine is experiencing symptoms of clinical depression. Should I suggest he seek or avoid a shrink?

A: Seek.

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