Depression
Depression is a mood disorder that involves a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It is different from the mood fluctuations that people regularly experience as a part of life. Major life events, such as bereavement or the loss of a job, can lead to depression. However, doctors only consider feelings of grief to be part of depression if they persist. Depression is an ongoing problem, not a passing one. It consists of episodes during which the symptoms last for at least 2 weeks. Depression can last for several weeks, months, or years. Signs and symptoms The symptoms of depression can include: -a depressed mood -reduced interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed -a loss of sexual desire -changes in appetite -unintentional weight loss or gain -sleeping too much or too little -agitation, restlessness, and pacing up and down -slowed movement and speech -fatigue or loss of energy -feelings of worthlessness or guilt -difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions -recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or an attempt at suicide
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