Facts

I believe that everyone, in one capacity or another suffers from depression. It effects individuals on all different levels. Depending in the day, sometimes the moment, mine changes. But lately I can't figure it out. I can't seem to get control over my feelings, I am getting upset and insulted by the smallest things. I am losing interest in things I love, I am losing any connection to living. Meaning that I am not participating in life, (not meaning I am suicidal). I am so sick of medicine being in charge of how I feel, or with some, how to not be able to feel anything. There is so much information about there, that I thought I might share some with you.


How do I know if I have major depression?The symptoms of depression include:
*persistently sad, anxious, irritable, empty mood
*loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed, including sex
*trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
*significant appetite and/or weight changes
*difficulty thinking, concentrating, remembering, making decisions
*feeling tired, rundown, loss of energy
*feeling restless, agitated or physical slowing
*feelings of guilt, worthlessness, hopelessness, helplessness, emptiness
*persistent physical symptoms such as a headaches, digestive problems, chronic pain that do not respond to routine treatment
*recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
*Not everyone with depression experiences every symptom. The number and severity of symptoms vary among individuals and over time.


What are common myths about depression?
*Depression is a personal weakness -FALSE, it is a medical illness.
*Depression can be willed or wished away -FALSE, can you wish away asthma?
*People with depression can’t get better - FALSE, with proper treatment people recover.
*People should be able to snap out of it - FALSE, can you just snap out of diabetes?
http://www.healthyminds.org/cmhdepression.cfm



There is nothing that I hate more than hearing "get over it". Well assface, if I could I would. Who wants to live like that. Why would anyone CHOOSE this. Have I mentioned my hatred for dumb people...

This website is a great tool, and has very helpful information.
http://www.depression.com/index.html

The more I educate myself about the different types and levels of my depression and anxiety, the more I feel like I suffer from Bipolar. It makes sense, it explains the ups and downs I have. I have been convincing myself that I suffer from PMS 30 days.

For more information
http://www.bipolar.com/what_is_bipolar/what_is_bipolar.html