Depression: The Symptoms

Hye...Need to tell you a story of a young man. Today you see him happy and there is always a smile on his face. Regardless of any mockery you throw at him, he will always shows you the smiles on his face.

Tommorrow you meet him again. You tease him, you have fun with him, you talk about all the happy endings with him, and yet in some ways you made fun of him. He smiles at you without saying any words. Just a smile.

Next week you met with him again and the routine is still the same however you tried to make him angry and get the lion out of him. He said, "Hey, Cut it out!" with a smile on his face. You couldn't believe what happen next.

Avalon - A 26 years old man committed suicide in his home yesterday. He was found lying on the bathroom floor with a cut on his wrist. The man wrote a suicide note as reported by the police officer that were rushed to the man's home when they received a call from the cousin. The police said that they will conduct a further investigation before they can conclude that the cause of death was suicide.

What is Depression?
Depression is an illness that causes a person to feel sad and hopeless much of the time. It is different from normal feelings of sadness, grief, or low energy. Anyone can have depression. It often runs in families. But it can also happen to someone who doesn't have a family history of depression. You can have depression one time or many times.

What are the Symptoms?

• difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
• fatigue and decreased energy
• feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and/or helplessness
• feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
• insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
• irritability, restlessness
• loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
• overeating or appetite loss
• persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment
• persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings
• thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts

So what do you think happened to the young man that loves to smile???

Note of Advise: If you feel that you have this symptoms and it is bothering you so much, please have a visit to your nearest doctor. You may never know that you need one till it is too late.