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Depression
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What is depression? Depression is more complex than feeling unhappy People who suffer from this tend to feel unhappy/sad over a long period It is not a weakness or something that will go away quickly With the right treatment and support most people can make a full recovery.
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How to tell if you have depression There are a variety of symptoms that you can experience: Feelings of sadness and hopelessness Losing interest in things that you enjoyed Anxiety Tiredness/ sleeping badly Loss of appetite or sex drive
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When to see a doctor It is important to see a doctor if you think you are depressed Many people wait too long before looking for help, the sooner you see a doctor the sooner you can recover Sometimes there are triggers for depression: Life-changing events Bereavement Unemployment Loss of a family member
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The length of time taken to seek help and recover according to gender
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Side-effects of depression according to gender from a study of 50 participants GenderSleep Deprivation Weight Loss/Gain AnxietyFeeling Sad/Hopeless Male45%78%30%79% Female75%69%88%85%
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