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Women experience depression If you have symptoms of twice as often as men, depression, you are not alone. In although men are more likely the United States, an estimated to commit suicide as a result of 15% of people will have depression. People who have a depression at some point in life, serious illness are more likely and chances of becoming to suffer from depression.
If you have depression, you may be able to continue to work and take care of daily activities. However, if you do not seek some form of treatment for your depression, you are at risk for getting more depressed or becoming physically ill. In severe cases, depression can cause people to become incapable(没有能力的 of 没有能力的) 没有能力的 communicating, unable to do routine activities, or suicidal. In these cases, it is essential（必须的） （必须的） to seek medical attention.
People with depression may be reluctant（勉强） to seek help because they feel that it is a sign of personal weakness or a character flaw（缺点） or that they should be able to pull out of it on their own. We now know that depression, like other medical conditions, has a chemical and biological basis. Treatment for depression is safe and usually effective even for severely（严重 的） depressed people.
Depression is usually treated successfully with professional counselling(开导) or antidepressant medication（抗抑 郁药物）. Often a combination of the two is most effective. People with depression usually can be treated as outpatients, but in severe cases a period of hospitalization may be necessary.
If you have depression, you may be diagnosed and treated by your family health professional. If you have severe depression or other psychological disorders or do not respond to treatment, a psychiatrist may be helpful.
Depression may be triggered（引 发） by stressful life events or other illnesses. Although causes of depression are not entirely understood, we know it is linked to an imbalance in brain chemistry. Once the imbalance is corrected, symptoms (症状)of depression generally improve.
♥ Feelings of guilt and hopelessness; wondering if life is worth living (common). All of these symptoms can interfere ♥ 有罪恶感，感觉没有希望；怀疑生命存在的 with your quality of life. Even if you 价值（普遍现象） don't thoughts and depression, if you ♥ Slowed have majorspeech. have experienced ♥ 思考缓慢，表达缓慢。 a few of these ♥ Preoccupation with least 2 weeks you may symptoms for at thoughts of death or suicide. ♥ have a less severe form of depression 常常想到死亡，或自杀。 ♥ Complaintsstill have no physical cause that that requires treatment. (somatic complaints) such as headache and stomachache. ♥ 抱怨不存在的身体病痛，例如，头痛，胃痛。
Depression is a mood disorder that causes you to feel sad or hopeless for an extended period of time. More than just a bout of the blues or temporary feelings of grief or low energy, depression can have a significant impact on your enjoyment of life, your work, your health, and the people you care about.
Let your health professional know if you suspect that you have depression, because it is often overlooked. If you are diagnosed with depression, you and your health professional can decide on the best treatment. The earlier you are treated, the more quickly you will recover.
♥ Depression is more than just the Depressed mood. ♥ 情绪抑郁。 temporary feelings of normal, ♥ Inability to enjoy activities. sadness and hopelessness ♥ 不能享受运动。 associated with difficult life events. ♥ Problems concentrating. Common symptoms include: ♥ 注意力无法集中。 ♥ Poor memory. ♥ 记忆力差。 ♥ Difficulty making decisions. ♥ 优柔寡断 ♥ Changes in eating habits. ♥ 饮食习惯改变。