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What is Depression?

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.

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  • Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness
  • Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters
  • Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies or sports
  • Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much
  • Tiredness and lack of energy, so even small tasks take extra effort
  • Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased cravings for food and weight gain
  • Anxiety, agitation or restlessness
  • Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements
  • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or self-blame
  • Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things
  • Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts or suicide
  • Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches
  • Excess weight or obesity, which can lead to heart disease and diabetes.
  • Pain or physical illness.
  • Alcohol or drug misuse.
  • Anxiety, panic disorder or social phobia.
  • Family conflicts, relationship difficulties, and work or school problems.
  • Social isolation.
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Illness
  • Genetics
  • Brain chemistry
  • Hormonal
  • Do I have depression?
  • Family history
  • Having a serious or chronic illness
  • Having blood relatives with depression
  • Personal or family history of depression.
  • Major negative life changes, trauma, or stress.
  • Maintaining a healthy sleep routine.
  • Managing stress with healthy coping mechanisms.
  • Practicing regular self-care activities such as exercise, meditation and yoga.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Treatment consists of assessment of the condition and appropriate supportive therapy The mainstay of treatment is usually medication, talk therapy or a combination of the two. Increasingly, research suggests that these treatments may normalise brain changes associated with depression.

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How is it treated?

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of major depression. It's called a "noninvasive" procedure because it's done without using surgery or cutting the skin.

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