It is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things.
People with depression may feel:
- persistent sad, anxious mood
- feelings of hopelessness, pessimism, helplessness
- difficulty concentrating, remembering
- thoughts of death or suicide
Women experience depression about twice as often as men. Many hormonal factors may contribute to the increased rate of depression in women, for example menstrual cycle changes, pregnancy, miscarriage, menopause.
The first step to getting appropriate treatment for depression is a physical examination by a physician.
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