Understanding Depression

 Feeling depressed for a day or week is an entirely different scenario compared to clinical depression, and sometimes people who suffer from this every day do not get the attention they need. Because of certain literature or music portraying the helplessness that accompanies certain situations, some feel that depression is situation-based or seasonal. While this can be the case for certain people, others suffer from serious clinical depression.

How can you tell the difference between situation-based depression and clinical? It is very difficult to differentiate between the two, but some symptoms include:

-          Feeling irritated or sad every day, regardless of the scene

-          A marked lack of interest in activities you once enjoyed

-          Noticeable weight gain or weight loss

-          Insomnia every day

-          Chronic fatigue

-          Unexplained guilt or anger toward loved ones

-          Inability to concentrate

-          Feelings of worthlessness

-          Thoughts of death on a daily basis

If you feel like any of these symptoms are taking over your life, contact an experienced therapist today. Talking to someone who has a background in dealing with depression alternatively can make all the difference in your recovery.