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How do I know if I have depression? People feel sad or depressed at times. Feeling depressed can be a normal reaction to life struggles, loss, and an injured self-esteem. But feelings of hopelessness, helplessness and intense sadness that interfere with your daily life activities for weeks and months may be a sign of clinical depression (WebMD). Symptoms Fatigue and decreased energy. Feelings of guilt and worthlessness. Difficulty concentrating,, remembering details, and “I am stronger than Psychological Disorders: Also known as a mental disorder, is a severe and long- lasting pattern of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple life areas and create distress for the person experiencing these symptoms (Cherry, 2013). Examples: anxiety disorder, eating disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders. Abnormal Behavior: Is defined as a behavior that is disturbing, socially unacceptable, maladaptive, self- Coping 645 Bolton Ave Bronx, New York 10473 Phone: 917-323-4548 [email protected] VSC Recovery Clinic Unique successful program for children, teens, and adults. Depression Psychological Disorders & Abnormal

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Psychological Disorders: Also known as a mental disorder, is a severe and long-lasting pattern of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple life areas and create distress for the person experiencing these symptoms (Cherry, 2013).Examples: anxiety disorder, eating disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders. Abnormal Behavior: Is defined as a behavior that is disturbing, socially unacceptable, maladaptive, self-defeating, and often is the result of distorted thoughts (Cherry 2013). Psychological Disorders & Abnormal BehaviorsPeople feel sad or depressed at times. Feeling depressed can be a normal reaction to life struggles, loss, and an injured self-esteem. But feelings of hopelessness, helplessness and intense sadness that interfere with your daily life activities for weeks and months may be a sign of clinical depression (WebMD).Symptoms Fatigue and decreased energy. Feelings of guilt and worthlessness. Difficulty concentrating,, remembering details, and making decisions. Insomnia or excessive sleeping. Overeating or loss of appetite. Anxious, or empty feelings. Headaches, cramps or digestive problems Thoughts of suicide or suicide attempts.

How do I know if I have depression?I am stronger than depression

Unique successful program for children, teens, and adults.Coping withDepressionVSC Recovery Clinic645 Bolton Ave Bronx, New York 10473Phone: [email protected] facilisis. Nullam nunc risus, vehicula sit amet, placerat vel, elementum a, nisl. Nulla tempus luctus orci. Donec condimentum porta lorem. Etiam semper felis ut massa suscipit facilisis. Fusce quis nunc. Ut aliquet auctor est. Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Quisque congue cursus arcu. In magna libero, egestas vel, tempus eu, suscipit in, metus. Mauris tortor felis, imperdiet vel, vestibulum sit amet, tempus a, lorem. Nam commodo aliquet risus. Nulla vehicula, magna in adipiscing ornare, sem massa volutpat justo, sed accumsan enim quam tincidunt est. Fusce pede tortor, adipiscing eu, dictum ac, varius sed, nulla. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra, per inceptos hymenaeos. Nam euismod ligula et mauris. Suspendisse imperdiet sem non lacus. Nulla vel risus sed justo lobortis aliquet. Maecenas at orci. Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Mauris aliquam egestas purus. Vivamus arcu.Donec mollis, elit sed tincidunt commodo, sem diam volutpat nunc, eget interdum nibh libero ut magna.Depression is not a sign of weakness, it means you have been strong for far too long.Some psychologist, therapist, and psychiatrists may classified depression as a mood disorder depending on how sever it is. This disorder can occur alone or along with other psychiatric mood disorders. Depression is more common in women than in men, and it can begin anytime from childhood to later in life. About 5% of the population is affected by mood disorder. But its cause is still unknown and not well understood. Although, according to some investigations there are a number of factor that can cause it including: Genetics, abnormalities in the functioning of the brain, chronic stress, medical illness, isolation, poor coping strategies, and finally problems adjusting to life stresses. (WebMD)

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