11 Symptoms Of Depression and How To Recognize Them

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As what the author said, depression is a medical illness and it is important to recognize that and seek help. There is nothing to be ashamed of. It is like having a flu or cold. However, left untreated, depression can lead to suicide. Recently I watched a true life account on TV of a man who killed his son and committed suicide after that because of depression. It is sad to know such a thing happened as it was not only a tragedy to the person suffering from depression but also to people close to the person. I will like to wish everyone great health always.Everyone feels "blue" at times. Life is full of highs and lows. But people with depression feel sad all of the time. Depression is a real medical illness. Left untreated, it can lead to other mental illnesses or even suicide. Real clinical depression is not something you can just shake off. You can't talk yourself into feeling better. It can interfere with your daily activities and can hurt the ones close to you. The first step in getting better is to recognize the symptoms and admit that you might have depression. Some people may have only a few of the following symptoms while some may have many.

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