There are three major forms of depression, which are Major depression, Bipolar Depression and Dysthymic Depression. ... Major Depression is the most severe case of depression that there is. The symptoms for Major Depression are just like any other type of depression. ... Bipolar Depression, also known as, Manic Depression, is yet another type of Depression. ... Stress is another great factor in depression. ...

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This downfall is widely known as the Great Depression. ... These extraordinary characters face the difficulties of the Great Depression. ... During the Great Depression, the suicide rate was high. ... Malloy lived in were similar to conditions of the Great Depression. ... These suicides symbolized the suicides in the Great Depression. ...

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Most scientists have referred to depression as "the common cold of the mental health problems" (http://www.depression-information.net/depression-tests.htm). ... Depression can take several forms. ... Such feelings are termed as Severe Depression. ... Depression has been detected ever since Biblical times. ... Finally the least common form of depression is called Psychotic Depression, about ten percent of people suffering from clinical depression experience delusions or hallucinations to a point where they lose touch with reality. ...

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I also found two other articles that discussed major depression and then more specifically, depression in children and adolescents. ... Not only did it tell me that it's mental illness awareness week, it also led me to a great article on Major Depression. 9.9 million adults suffer each year from major depression. ... Twice as many women suffer from depression than men and major depression can occur in all ages. ... This article was basically a fact sheet for physicians and reviewed a lot of studies done on all kinds of depression but I did find some interesting stuff. 2.5 percent of child...

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Depression is a major cause of suicide. What exactly is depression? ... Depressed people usually show a great deal of anger. ... Depression is very common in the world today. ... But signs of depression are also some signs of suicide. ...

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One in eight women develop clinical depression in a lifetime. ... Although one in four recognize a change in their eating habits as a sign of depression, only 16% recognize irritability as a sign of depression. ... She still had to face the root cause of her depression. ... Jennifer states that laughter is the great healer for her. ... Many of these women were likely suffering from depression. ...

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But the most concrete reason Psychologists say there is, is the severe depression some teens go through. ... Often they show great interest in any news story or conversation that involves death. ... Extreme moodiness and depression can be signs of a meaningless and empty life. ... Increased use of drugs and alcohol can be a major warning sign of severe depression and possible suicide. ... Burdened by severe depression, they seem to care nothing for food. ...

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Depression is a killer. ... Learn to recognize the symptoms of depression. ... Exercise combats depression. ... • Symptoms of Depression: (major) 1. ... The great majority of people who commit suicide talk about their intention to kill themselves. ...

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I would have times when I was in a great mood. I always knew that they would be followed by a deep depression or low. ... Depression, is it a mood, or a disease? Causes and Symptoms - Just Snap Out of It For most people depression is just a mood. ... I have a great job. ...

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Not only a surrender to depression, but to herself as well. ... Depression is everywhere, and with everyone, the exception being those who had defeated the enemy and won the battle. ... Sterling, Elizabeth comes to the following conclusion; "In a strange way, I had fallen in love with my depression. ... I thought depression was the part of my character that made me worthwhile. ... (-Wurtzel, epilogue) The reason I feel that this cut holds such great significance, is because it is completely the opposite of the beginning cut, yet they both hold the same message. ...

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Mike was a great individual, but his life took a turn for the worse when his girlfriend broke up with him. ... My mom and I figure that depression is hereditary in our family because my grandmother had a nervous breakdown when my mom was little; although back then they really didn't know that much about depression as they do today. Many teens suffer from depression, anxiety, and paranoia. "Thirty-nine percent of high school students suffer from mild to severe depression" (Carlson, 102). ... Clinical depression " (Carlson, 211 - 212) Taking drugs will only allow you to escape your problems...

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So, what problems come about because of teen depression? ... Depression can be caused by stuff happening in your brain. ... Another cause for teen depression could be on"es family. ... So if my mom, grandma, great grandma, and so on suffered from depression, it is likely that I will to. ... Teenagers must realize they are not alone is this great battle with darkness. ...

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There are many reasons why people choose to commit suicide but most often it begins with depression. ... Most of the time people who kill themselves are very sick with depression or one of the other types of depressive illnesses, which occur when the chemicals in a person's brain get out of balance or become disrupted in some way. ... A person who has depression does not think like a typical person who is feeling good. ... One of the great ones is leaving this world when you want to and have nothing to live for. ... D stands for depression. ...

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These may range anywhere from depression to genetics and many different viewpoints are offered on the subject as to why people do it. ... Freud had also believed that suicide and depression are associated with one another. Depression is often a characteristic of the emotions of many of those who attempt suicide. A great amount of evidence goes to support the idea that people who tend to direct their anger toward themselves are suffering from some level of depression. Studies have shown that those who blamed themselves in situations in which they were angered are more likely to have higher leve...

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Thoughts and attempts of suicide are commonly instigated by the medical condition, depression. ... Symptoms of attempting suicide are similar to those of depression. ... They physically appear sad and weighted down, and can sleep a great deal, even talking in soft, tired voices (http://www.aap.org/advocacy/childhealthmonth/prevteensuicide.htm). ... They fall into a cycle that follows a pattern of depression, isolation, sadness, and more depression. ... Parents should not attempt to minimize what their child is going through, and express a great deal of love, concern and support. ...

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Robin Williams was a great man with many colors and his death brought many people sadness, including me. ... They were now reporting that Robin Williams' death was suicide and that he had been dealing with depression for a while. ... I could not believe that one of the most happy and cheerful man had killed himself, let alone could I even believe he had been dealing with depression. ... Who would have thought that Robin Williams of all people would commit suicide because of depression. ... Robin Williams was a great man who was loved and he will never be forgotten....

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After a week of living like a king, Paul is out of money, and he realizes that he must either return to the depression and monotony of Cordelia Street or escape permanently into death. As Paul moves from depression to exhilaration, form Pittsburgh to New York, Cather introduces introduces many symbols which dramatically contrast Paul's conflict. ... He behaves "as though this were a great reception and [he] were the host." ... Weather demonstrates exhilaration of light and warmth as opposed to the depression of darkness, cold, and snow. ... With them, the reader can understand Paul&#...

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Another type of depression is bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive illness. ... When in the manic cycle, the individual may be overactive, overtalkative, and have a great deal of energy. ... In some families, major depression also seems to occur generation after generation. However, it can also occur in people who have no family history of depression. ... Men are less likely to admit to depression, and doctors are less likely to suspect it. ...

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In a study done, of the 24 percent of terminally ill patients who requested assisted suicide, all had also been diagnosed with clinical depression (Euthanasia.com). ... They made a great analogy between euthanasia and heroin: As far as I am aware, all countries outlaw the sale and use of heroin. ... Yes, there ARE cases where society must protect people from themselves- whether from addiction to harmful drugs or from compulsive gambling or from a depression or other mental ailment that dictates that they destroy their own lives. ...

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She has already been diagnosed for clinical depression years ago in high school, but for the most part the Prozac has helped her get by. ... Her credit is great so none of the dealers are suspicious of the potential customer. ... Her acute paranoia, sleeplessness and overall excess of energy, coupled with her already known depression disorder candidates her for manic-depression, or bi-polar disorder. ... One co-morbid disorder Stacy may have is general depression/anxiety disorder which often goes along with bi-polar disorder. ...

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From Hamlet's soliloquies in Act I, II, III, and IV, one learns of his feelings towards the new marriage between his mother and his uncle, his indecisiveness towards the revenge for his father's death, and his overwhelming feelings of depression and thoughts of suicide. ... This soliloquy reveals to the reader, Hamlet's feelings about the marriage since he still has great love for her. ... From Hamlet's soliloquies in Act I and III, one learns of Hamlet's internal struggle with depression, suicide and the fear of the unknown. ... The depression becomes a common theme,...

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"(24.70), in the arms of the doctors and tormenting them when she writes "Do not think I underestimate your great concern... Plath finds routine in her life hard to deal with, which does not help her inner depression. ... Her expressions of her inner depression was written in her later poems, which was therapeutic for her. ...

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Hi my name is Tara B and after researching Euthanasia I have come to the conclusion that "EUTHANASIA SHOULD BE LEGALIZED UNDER STRICT CONTROLS" The word Euthanasia, for those of you who don't know originated from the Greeks. "Eu" means "good" and "thanatos" means "death." One definition of Euthanasi...

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Michelle present problems consist of overdosing on her prescribed medications because of her depression issues. ... This has caused her to suffer from depression, not feeling normal. ... She was receiving counseling for her depression and drug habits. ... She has always had a great relationship with her siblings. ... She has been able to maintain great relationships with her peers. ...

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She put great amounts of stress on herself, which may have had a lot to do with her first suicide attempt, when she was only 20. ... Sylvia's great interests were death and afterlife. ... What Sylvia thought would make her life better had pushed her further into depression. ... And that is this: she was highly talented, but plagued by depression and cruel misfortunes. ...

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