Atypically depressed people are often very sensitive to rejection, generally feel very fatigued, and eat and sleep more than most individuals. ... Studies show that younger patients who are depressed experience more hypersomnia, or excessive sleeping, while middle aged patients who are depressed experience more hyperphagia, or excessive eating, and rejection sensitivity (Posternak, 2001). ... She also points out that even though depression can be quite severe it can still resemble normalcy. ... Side effects of antidepressants are known to include, but are not limited to, sleepiness, dry mouth...

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Atypically depressed people are often very sensitive to rejection, generally feel very fatigued, and eat and sleep more than most individuals. ... Studies show that younger patients who are depressed experience more hypersomnia, or excessive sleeping, while middle aged patients who are depressed experience more hyperphagia, or excessive eating, and rejection sensitivity (Posternak, 2001). ... She also points out that even though depression can be quite severe it can still resemble normalcy. ... Side effects of antidepressants are known to include, but are not limited to, sleepiness, dry mouth...

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Since we have also been taught the myths of suicide, and we are not immune to social pressure, and, like anyone else, we fear death, we often acquiesce in this process. ... In the face of all this pressure, it is hard for us acknowledge that our lives are in danger. ... Major depression is manifested by a combination of symptoms (see symptom list) that interfere with the ability to work, study, sleep, eat, and enjoy once pleasurable activities. ... The significance of the last two points is emphasized by findings that alcoholic suicide attempters who used highly lethal methods scored relative...

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Doctors Kroenke and Spitzer talk about a list of nine major symptoms with a synonymous point system in which the total points of the patients at the end of nine major symptoms equal a certain number. ... Indications of depression in both genders in the same age can include sadness or hopelessness, changes in eating and sleeping habits, difficulty concentrating and fatigue or lack of energy. ... Adolescent males find themselves facing a set of unique pressures. ... " Due to the amount of pressure that is put into the confusing roles of adulthood, teen boys acan easily become affected by ...

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In addition to feelings, it can change behavior, physical health and appearance, academic performance, and ability to handle everyday decisions and pressures. ... In all the confusion, it's easy to miss the signs of teenage depression, which can have an impact on the following categories; appetite and sleep changes, changes in energy level, poor self-esteem, psychotic symptoms. ...

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Later, when John and Patty settled in California, Patty would place unnecessary pressure on herself and would often lash out on her children and her husband whenever she felt unappreciated. ... The depressive type "feels inadequate," is pessimistic, always sleeping, and tends to be gloomy. ...

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