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The definition of depression is an episode of profoundly bad feelings that are
prominent in a person's life and persist, on a daily basis, for at least two
weeks.
1. During the past month, have you often been bothered by feeling down, depressed or hopeless?
2. During the past month, have you often been bothered by little interest or pleasure in doing things?
If you answered 'yes' to either or both of these questions you might benefit from discussing this with your primary care physician or call the Mental Health and Substance Abuse number on the back of your ID card.
Exercise, a good diet, proper sleep, thinking positive thoughts, enjoying friends and family, stress reduction, and staying on your medications are powerful tools for recovery. [ more ]
You may feel isolated and alone in your depression, the truth of the matter is that there are millions of people who have been through a similar experience and who understand just how you feel. [ more ]
Depression feels intensely personal because it affects our sense of who we are. [ more ]
For more information on depression and other related issues check out the
following sites.
