Depression- Can Be Treated

Do you feel depressed? Do not feel ashamed. Women are more likely than men to feel depressed. About 1 woman in 5 has depression in the U.S.

There is hope.

Depression can be treated with medicine or counseling. Sometimes both are used. Talk to your doctor to find out what will work best for you.

Use this guide to help you talk to your doctor or pharmacist about medicines called antidepressants (an-tee-de-press-ants) that can help to treat depression. Ask your doctor to tell you about all of the risks of taking the different medicines. This guide only talks about some of the risks.

Signs of Depression

Everyone feels sad at times. People with depression feel sad most days. These feelings can get in the way of everyday life.

If you are depressed, you may:

    * Feel sad
    * Feel tired all the time
    * Sleep too little or all the time
    * Cry a lot
    * Lose interest in eating
    * Eat too much
    * Have trouble paying attention
    * Feel nervous or cranky
    * Think about death or try to kill yourself
    * Notice that things that used to make you happy, do not make you happy anymore

Talk to your doctor about your feelings if you have noticed these signs for at least 2 weeks. Only your doctor or counselor can tell you if you have depression.

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