Women Are At Greater Risk For Depression Than Men

Major and chronic depression affect twice as many women as men, so the statistics say. They do not mention that women go for treatment with less of a feeling of stigma than men. Men think they are weak when they admit depression.  Women accept it as a consequence of things gone wrong in their lives. There is no doubt that hormonal changes a woman experiences can be a reason why she might be more prone to depression. Hormones do have a role to play in the messages sent to the brain. Here’s an interesting piece of information. Family doctors are more than twice as likely to suggest that a woman is depressed than a man with the same symptoms.

Being a Victim and Being Depressed:

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Sometimes life just seems to get the best of us. Even if you are the kind of person who is usually positive and on-the-go, you can have periods where you feel down and blue without being able to pinpoint exactly why. This could be a sign of depression. Many times when people hear that word, they think it could not possibly apply to them. However, there are a surprising number of people in the world who suffer from depression, often suffering in silence.

If you think you may be depressed, your best bet is to consult a physician. He or she may want to prescribe you certain medications, or suggest talk therapy. If you are not ready for prescription medication, or if you would simply prefer to keep your treatment natural, there are a number of supplements on the market that will enable you to get help while keeping it simple. There is a good selection of popular, helpful and well-documented supplements available in your local health food store or vitamin shop.

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I had unprotected sex about two weeks ago. Thge next day I took Plan B. About a week after taking the pill I had a dark brown discharge (blood?) for abour four days. If I don’t get my period in a week I’ll take a pregnancy test.
But anyways, lately I’ve been very tired and unmotivated. I haven’t been able to stop eating and sleeping even though I know I have responsibilities.
However, depression runs in my family and I’ve been treated for depression before.
So my question is this: I know my symptoms could be due to depression, or they could be early pregnancy symptoms.

What is more likely?
Can anyone give me help or advice?
actually, the u protected sex was about three weeks ago…..

Anyone who has suffered with chronic pain, the pain that becomes your life partner and then stabs you in the back, knows how easily it becomes to fall into a really bad depression.  The pain that never quits leaves you wondering if living is as great at you thought it was. Depression just gets in line and follows the pain leader down that lonely road. Believe me, I’ve been on that road and it’s a mean, dead-end.

Pain is a normal. It’s a bad sensation triggered by your brain to let you know there is something wrong and you need to do something about it. Chronic pain is different. It stays with you and makes itself at home.  Pain signals keep firing at you for weeks, months, and maybe years.  This is caused by many illnesses such as arthritis, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel, spinal degeneration, and so many more. Pain is the not same for everyone. It can last for months or last a lifetime. It takes a toll, both physically and emotionally. It can lead to depression, anxiety, anger, insomnia, and irritability.  Some chronic pain sufferers cannot work or even do the pleasurable things they used to do. It can cause problems in relationships. Everyone who is around the person with chronic pain suffers. It can lead to the over use of drugs and alcohol. Chronic pain is toxic and can ruin your life.

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How did you get through your pregnancy….I just took those online quizzes, it says I may have severe depression..I don’t want to take medication but can depression have a nagative effect on the baby
It said I MAY. I was depressed years ago so I kinda know how it feels
I am blessed to be pregnant. I have two wonderful girls, and one on the way.

How can you get a real feel for what depression is?  Most people who get depressed for the first time have a hard time realizing what it is. As a matter of fact, it is often someone close to you who asks what is wrong, what is going on. This sort of makes you think that yes, there is a problem and there are things which are going wrong.

Here are some very typical symptoms of depression

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Ive been feeling very depressed lately and Ive had a few pregnancy symptoms that started 3-4 weeks ago such as
dark brown discharge,
tingling sensation in nipples,
headaches,
very light period,
increased acid,
tiredness even though I sleep for ten hours or more and
also digestion problems.
but Ive taken two pregnancy tests that have come back negative in the past 2 weeks so Im not sure I even am. I just need advice/suggestions?

This book is for the ‘Average Joe’ in this country who likes information given in an understandable way. You want it kept simple and you don’t need to read about all the technical stuff behind the subject. Depression happens to the average Joe all the time and most of us who have it don’t get treated for it. That’s a shame because depression is one of the most treatable diseases. I hope that if you understand it and know that it isn’t something to hide, cover up, or ignore, your can have the power to beat it.

At the very least, 30% of the American population suffer from a depression.  The economic cost is out of sight but the cost in suffering for those who are depressed can never really be counted. Depression can not only destroy persons suffering with it, but everyone around them who cares about them. A serious major depression can ruin a family if left untreated. This is really bad news! The good news is that there is quick treatment and relief available for depression sufferers.   However, the majority of people who get depressed do not get treated. We have now learned that depression is mostly due to a chemical imbalance or mix-up in the brain. These mix-ups can be treated with medications. The medications available now can help you save your life or that of someone you love. Depression is treatable, just like high blood pressure, diabetes, and an ulcer.  It is simply a matter of reaching out for help, getting the right medication, and following directions.  Think of this as like having a car that goes on the blink. You wouldn’t ignore trouble signs like an engine light flashing and think you could just keep on driving. You would investigate what was going on, get someone with training to check out your car, and fix whatever went wrong.  Same thing applies if you develop a temperature over 102, are dripping with sweat, and become weaker and weaker. You know something has to be done, and done quickly.  It is exactly the same when you experience depression.  Something is terribly wrong and you must act. I used to tell my new clients to think of themselves coming in to see me for a tune up, not a major overhaul. You won’t need the big overhaul if you take action quickly.

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A lot of people who are exerting too much of their brain power usually exhaust not only their physical strength when engaging in various multi-tasking activities, they also tend to over extend their brains up to the point when it plainly needs some good old time for relaxation. A lot of busy people who seem to cannot fathom the idea of relaxing and taking time of from work, as well as their worries, tend to actually start having nervous breakdowns, anxiety depression and all sorts of mental illnesses that can cause a person’s sanity to go haywire, fortunately, if you’re one of those poor unfortunate ones who are unable to distress and is constantly worried and fussing over things, there are actually available cures and various treatments for treating anxiety depression.

Anxiety depression is actually characterized by all sorts of irregularities and erratic behavior from the person who is suffering from it, this is usuallu due to certain stress triggers that may tend to easily cause a person undue jitters and stress. Also, a lot of people who tend to get easily nervous over stressful activities are actually prone to having anxiety depression, its just a matter of being strong-willed when it comes to facing difficult and stress-prone activities. It may be pretty hard to overcome at first, but trying to be calm and cool in times of extreme pressure is what’ll actually save your mental health from going totally downward spiral.

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