Depression
By Nathan Brandt
Why do we feel sadness?
sadness- emotional pain associated with, or characterized by feelings of disadvantage, loss, despair, helplessness, and sorrow.
Signs of depression
- Quietness
- Withdraw
- Crying
- Lack of energy
- Feels hopeless
- Loss of enjoyment
- Difficulty concentrating
- Irritability
- More/less sleep
- Thoughts of death and suicide
Treatments
- Anti depressants
- Good health
- Therapy
Prevention
- Some isn't, but good health
- Eating healthy
- Exercise
- Relaxation time
Interesting
Abraham Lincoln suffered from deep depression after his first love died. He reportedly suffered from chronic depression his whole life.
Citation
"60 Random Facts About . . . Var Addthis_config = {"services_compact":"email,fark,digg,delicious,linkedin", "services_expanded":"email,fark,digg,delicious,linkedin"};." 60 Random Facts about Depression. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2014.