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Re:Depression/Clinical Depression: - 2007/11/19 20:09
Depression/Clinical Depression: https://www.ican.co.uk/aboutdepression
About depression & ICAN.Co.Uk: https://www.ican.co.uk/aboutdepression & https://www.ican.co.uk/uni0/about/default.aspx
Knowing depression: https://www.ican.co.uk/aboutdepression
Welcome to iCAN, your information resource providing in-depth information on depression and treatment support.
Here you will find information and key facts about depression and its symptoms.
You will learn about what triggers depression, the different types of depression and how doctors can tell them apart.
You will be able to get answers to questions from an independent panel of experts and also monitor your progress towards a full recovery using tools on this site.
Depression is a common disease: https://www.ican.co.uk/aboutdepression
It is thought that during their lifetime, one in four people worldwide will develop depression.
The World Health Organisation estimates that 5.8% of men and 9.5% of women will experience a depressive episode in any given year.
Depression affects so many people and so many of us know, or will know, a person, a family member, a work colleague or a friend, who suffers from or will develop depression!
Depression is a serious illness: https://www.ican.co.uk/aboutdepression
It is profoundly different from merely experiencing the ‘blues’.
It is natural to feel sad and melancholy when you experience adversity and loss.
The pain of an unhappy relationship, unemployment or bereavement can spoil your mood for some time.
When you are sad for any of these reasons, you don't normally come to a complete stop.
Even though ‘your heart isn't in it’, you still manage to carry on with everyday activities and enjoy the positive things in life.
Sadness and bad moods will eventually pass.
If you experience serious grief, sharing your problems with others can help you to come to terms with and cope with the grief.
To be “naturally sad” is not a disease, but depression is! It is a profound sadness that can destroy your quality of life.
It is an overwhelming feeling that you can’t cope.
It can last for weeks, months or even years.
If you suffer from depression, you can no longer control your mood or feelings.
In clinical depression, the depressive feeling has become chronic; or lasts for a long time.
You most likely suffer from a clinical depression when you are depressed: https://www.ican.co.uk/aboutdepression
about almost everything,
almost all the time,
almost every day
for more than two consecutive weeks
Depression normally affects your: https://www.ican.co.uk/aboutdepression
feelings
thoughts
behaviour
body's functioning
Depression can be dangerous: https://www.ican.co.uk/aboutdepression
In most severe cases some people suffering from depression find that life is so hopeless that they experience suicidal thoughts.
You run the risk of coming to a complete stop.
Tragically, modern treatments and interventions could have prevented many deaths if only they had been used in time.
If you, a friend or relative shows these signs, seek help as soon as possible.
Depression can be treated and overcome: https://www.ican.co.uk/aboutdepression
People suffering from depression need treatment.
If you suspect that you or someone you know suffers from depression it is important that treatment is sought.
Make an appointment to see your doctor, talk to a friend or family member.
There is a wide range of effective treatment options for depression.
Patients normally make a full recovery.
Seeking help depression is suspected is the most important first step on the road to recovery.
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