Depression

            In today's society, people are better fed, better clothed, better housed, and better educated than at any previous time in history. We also have more quality health care, life expectancy, environmental safety, and computer technology. But with all these ups comes a downfall. More Americans today are suffering with bouts of Depression. .
             Depression is a common disorder that affects all different types of people. It doesn't matter who you are, how old you are, or where you live. Although depression affects different people in many of the same ways and for many of the same reasons, there is no single factor that makes people become depressed. Most research about depression is on what are the causes of it. Some factors can be from the loss of a loved one, job loss, and serious health problems. While these might explain why some people get depression it doesn't explain while others don't. It also doesn't explain why more people are depressed now, than during times of adversity like the Great Depression. .
             Depression is a common medical condition with very specific symptoms. The symptoms of depression, as with any other illness, may differ from person to person. Not everyone will have all the same symptoms.
             The term depression refers to a persistent sad mood and a loss if interest or pleasure in most activities. It is accompanied by some of the following symptoms: .
            
             • Changes in appetite and weight.
            
             • Changes in sleep patterns.
            
             • Loss of energy.
            
             • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions.
            
             • Feelings of worthlessness .
            
             • Recurring thoughts of suicide and death. .
             More people suffer from depression than you might think. Depression strikes people of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnic groups. It is estimated that about 20 million adults in the U.S. suffer from depression each year, and that up to 25% of all women and up to 12% of all men in the U.