Depression is a pathology characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest. in activities that are enjoyed, as well as the inability to perform daily activities.
According to studies by the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is a common mental mood disorderwhich affects more than 300 million people in the world.
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What are the symptoms of depression?
The most common symptoms of depression are:
- power loss;
- changes in appetite;
- need to sleep more or less than normal;
- anxiety;
- decreased concentration;
- indecision;
- concern;
- feeling of uselessness,
- guilt or hopelessness;
- and thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
What affects depression?
depression disorder It affects people of any age, gender, economic condition, educational or cultural level. Although at present the causes of it are not fully known, the factors that can predispose to it have been identified: genetic, biochemical, or situational.
Various neuroscientific studies relate depression to the existence of damage in various brain areas. Other studies maintain a low production of various substances produced by the body (neurotransmitters) that increase the probability of suffering from this disease.
Depression often coexists with other illnesses such as chronic pain, anxiety, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, etc. When this coexistence occurs, the treatment is more complex. and the help of the mental health specialist is essential.
How do I know if I have depression?
To make a diagnosis of depression, should always be done by a mental health professional since he is the one who is enabled and with sufficient knowledge and experience to carry out an evaluation of the signs and symptoms that are manifested in the sufferer.
Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating are greatly affected by our emotions. Lack or increased appetite, low self-esteem, apathy (decreased will), alexithymia (difficulty expressing or recognizing emotions) are usually symptoms of both depressive symptoms and eating disorders.
For this reason, Comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis is extremely important. Because a person can develop an eating disorder as a consequence of a depressive syndrome or vice versa, a person with altered eating habits can manifest symptoms similar to those of depression.
Source: Scope
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