Below you will find a list of discussions in the Depression forum at the Live Your Optimal Life to Heal Your Ailments Forum. Depression is common and occurs in persons of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. It is one of the leading causes of disability, worldwide. Major depression is when a person has five or more symptoms of depression for at least 2 weeks. These symptoms include a loss of interest and pleasure, low self-worth, feeling sad, guilty, hopeless, worthless and pessimistic. Often this is accompanied by crying, withdrawal, disturbed sleep or appetite patterns, low energy, poor concentration and in many cases, suicidal thoughts.
Depression is common and occurs in persons of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. It is one of the leading causes of disability, worldwide. Major depression is when a person has five or more symptoms of depression for at least 2 weeks. These symptoms include a loss of interest and pleasure, low self-worth, feeling sad, guilty, hopeless, worthless and pessimistic. Often this is accompanied by crying, withdrawal, disturbed sleep or appetite patterns, low energy, poor concentration and in many cases, suicidal thoughts.