Simply sharing an article from Reader's Digest Nov 2010. I basically, just re-typed.
I am certainly suffering from anxious and sad moods from time to time.
Depression
Although many people view depression as minor, experts know it as a crippling disorder that should be treated promptly. Studies show that the longer you delay getting help, the harder it can be to get symptoms under control. And recent imaging studies have even led some researchers to suggest that the parr of the brain called the hippocampus may shrink in people with multiple episodes of depression.
What to do: If you experience a persistent sad or anxious mood, feelings of hopelessness, lack of interest in work or hobbies, or recurring thoughts of dying or suicide, seek help from a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other mental health professional, says Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.D, professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins. Or at least make sure you talk frankly about your experiences with your primary care doctor, who should know when to refer you to a specialist. Decisions about how long to continue therapy, medication, or both are ones you should make with a health care professional-not on your own. Too many people simply stop taking medications, which can result in a very rocky landing or even a relapse.
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