What is depression?
Depressed mood, negative thinking, loss of interest, feeling lonely, agitation, and excessive thinking are all symptoms of depression. If these symptoms last for two weeks or more, we call it depression.
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Depressed mood, negative thinking, loss of interest, feeling lonely, agitation, and excessive thinking are all symptoms of depression. If these symptoms last for two weeks or more, we call it depression.
The major causes of depression are stress, negative thinking, changes in brain neurotransmitters, environmental changes, and social or economic pressure.
Yes. There are many things you can do without medicine, including yoga, music, exercise, dance, counselling, cognitive therapy, hypnotherapy, supportive therapy, lifestyle changes, reading books, and listening to motivational talks.
Yes, medicine definitely works for depression. Your doctor will decide if and when it is needed.
Yes, there can be some common side effects, including acidity, sexual disturbances, excessive sleepiness, and nausea. Speak openly with your doctor about anything you notice, so we can adjust the treatment.
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