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Understanding Depression

2010-03-24T03:58:00.000-07:00

Feeling down from time to time is a normal part of life.

But when emptiness and despair take hold and won't go away, it may be depression.

More than just the temporary "blues," the lows of depression make it tough to function and enjoy life like you once did.

Hobbies and friends don’t interest you like they used to; you’re exhausted all the time; and just getting through the day can be overwhelming.

When you’re depressed, things may feel hopeless, but with help and support you can get better.

But first, you need to understand depression.

Sadness is a normal reaction to life’s struggles, setbacks, and disappointments.

Many people use the word “depression” to explain these kinds of feelings, but depression is much more than just sadness.
Some people describe depression as “living in a black hole” or having a feeling of impending doom.

However, some depressed people don't feel sad at all—instead, they feel lifeless, empty, and apathetic.
Whatever the symptoms, depression is different from normal sadness in that it engulfs your day-to-day life, interfering with your ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and have fun.

The feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness are intense and unrelenting, with little, if any, relief.

Learning about depression—including its signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment—is the first step to overcoming the problem.

identify with several of the following signs and symptoms, may be suffering from clinical depression.

` you can’t sleep or you sleep too much
` you can’t concentrate or find that previously easy tasks are now difficult
` you feel hopeless and helpless
` you can’t control your negative thoughts, no matter how much you try
` you have lost your appetite or you can’t stop eating
` you are much more irritable and short-tempered than usual
` you have thoughts that life is not worth living (Seek help immediately if this is the case)

2010-02-05T00:02:00.000-08:00

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2009-01-08T00:03:00.000-08:00

Nobody is perfect until you fall in love with them.
Love starts with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends with a tear.
Don't cry over anyone who won't cry over you.
What do you do when the only person who can make you stop crying is the person who made you cry?

If love isn't a game, why are there so many players?
Good friends are hard to find, harder to leave, and impossible to forget.
You can only go as far as you push! Actions speak louder than words.
The hardest thing to do is watch the one you love, love somebody else.
Don't let the past hold you back, you're missing the good stuff.
Life's short. If you don't look around once in a while you might miss it.

A best friend is like a four leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have.
Some people make the world special by just being in it.
Best friends are the siblings God forgot to give us.
When it hurts to look back, and you're scared to look ahead, you can look beside you and your best friend will be there.
True friendship never ends. Friends are forever.
Good friends are like stars....you don't always see them, but you know they are always there. Don't frown, you never know who is falling in love with your smile.
Everything is okay in the end. If it's not okay, then it's not the end.

Most people walk in and out of your life, but only friends leave footprints in your heart.
If u love something...let it go.
If it comes back to you its yours....
If it doesn't then it never was.

A kiss is just a kiss， until u find the one you love.
A hug is just a hug，until its from the one ur thinking of.
A dream is just a dream， until u make it come true.
LOVE is just a word until its proven 2 u.

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To realize，The value of a sister;
Ask someone Who doesn't have one.

To realize，The value of ten years;
Ask a newly Divorced couple.

To realize，The value of four years;
Ask a graduate.

To realize，The value of one year;
Ask a student who Has failed a final exam.

To realize，The value of nine months;
Ask a mother who gave birth to a still born.

To realize，The value of one month;
Ask a mother who has given birth toA premature baby.

To realize，The value of one week;
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realize，The value of one hour;
Ask the lovers who are waiting to Meet.

To realize，The value of one minute;
Ask a person Who has missed the train, bus or plane.

To realize，The value of one-second;
Ask a person Who has survived an accident...

To realize，The value of one millisecond;
Ask the person who has won a silver medal in the OlympicsTime waits for no one.

Treasure every moment you have.
You will treasure it even more whenyou can share it with someone special.
To realize the value of a friend:Lose one.