Depression

Depression takes many different forms. Even though many Americans suffer from depression, they don’t know it or if they do, they won’t admit it even to themselves. Studies estimate that at least 14 million Americans suffer from depression. Unfortunately only a very small percent, less than a third, search out appropriate cures for depression. read more..

When you hear the term clinical depression, what comes to mind? Severe clinical depression is a serious disease. This illness can affect the way you feel, the way you act and the way you think. Having this illness does not make you a loser. It simply means that you have a medical problem that has to be addressed. read more..

Chronic mild depression is also called dysthymic disorder or dysthymia. This disease can be serious, although not as serious as attacks with major depression. Many people don’t even realize that someone they know is burdened with chronic mild depression. Typically someone with this illness can live a regular life. They go to work or school and go about their daily lives without as much as causing a ripple in the water. Of course it’s invisible to the outside world because the damage from this illness is on the inside. read more..

Every year, millions of Americans feel the symptoms of depression. The situation becomes worse because only one third of those who suffer depression ever get treated. Because depression is considered a mental affliction, even though there are a number of physical causes of clinical depression, many sufferers shy away from seeking help from a doctor. Rather than being stereotyped, people would rather try to deal with the problem themselves. read more..

Depression is complex. Different types of depression can linger and grow for months or even years before being detected. Studies have shown that millions of Americans will suffer some form of depression this year. Two thirds of these people, according to estimates, won’t seek treatment. Often the sufferers don’t even know they’re sick. read more..