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Depression is common. Major depression affects about 14 million American adults, or about 6.7% of the population 18 or older in any given year. If You Are. Feeling sad, empty, hopeless, or numb . . Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy . You might lose interest in sex.
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Depression is common • Major depression affects about 14 million American adults, or about 6.7% of the population 18 or older in any given year.
If You Are • Feeling sad, empty, hopeless, or numb.. • Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy.You might lose interest in sex. • Irritability or anxiety. • Trouble making decisions. • Feeling guilty or worthless. • Thoughts of death and suicide.
Common Causes of Depression • Biology. Depression might also be affected by changes in the levels of certain chemicals in the brain, called neurotransmitters. • Genetics: Depression runs in your family. • Gender. t women are about twice as likely as men to become depressed. • Age. People who are elderly are at higher risk of depression. • Health conditions. cancer, heart disease, thyroid problems, chronic pain, and many others increase your risk of becoming depressed. • Trauma and grief. Trauma, such as violence or physical or emotional abuse. • Changes and stressful events.. • Medications and substances. Alcohol or substance abuse
Sleep Problems • Sleep Problems can be a symptom of depression. Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep is common in people who are depressed. But some people with depression may find that they sleep too much.
Chest Pain • Sometimes chest pains can be a sign of depression. • A link between depression and heart disease. • Depression increase risk of heart disease. • Heart attacks more likely to be depressed.
Fatigue and Exhaustion • Fatigue and Exhaustion: a sign of depression. • People with depression are more than four times to develop unexplained fatigue. • People with fatigue are nearly three times to become depressed. • Depression and fatigue together tend to make both conditions seem worse.
Muscle Aches and Joint Pain • Pain and depression are closely linked. people with depression are three times to develop chronic pain. • Chronic pain can increase the risk of depression.
Digestive Problems • Depression can get you in your gut too -- causing symptoms of nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, or constipation.
Headaches • people with major depression are three times more likely to have migraines. • People with migraines are five times more likely to become depressed.
Changes in Appetite or Weight • Some people lose their appetite when they feel depressed. • Others can't stop eating. • Depression has been linked to eating disorders like bulimia, anorexia, or binge eating. • Women, the link between depression and anorexia or bulimia is especially strong.
Back Pain • Chronic back pain may contribute to depression. • Depression may increase a person's risk of developing back pain • People with depression may be four times more likely to develop intense, disabling neck or back pain.
Agitation and Restlessness • Irritability and restlessness may be related to sleep problems or other symptoms of depression. • Depression increases the risk of alcohol or other substance abuse. • Men are more likely than women to be irritable when they're depressed.
Sexual Problems • Severe depression, especially, can have an impact on sex. • Some prescription drugs – including for depression -- can also take away your sex drive and affect performance.
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