depression recurrence

Understanding Depression Major depressive disorder, sometimes known as depression, is a severe medical condition that frequently affects people's feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It is a mood condition characterized by a persistent sense of melancholy and loss of interest.  A short-lived emotional response to problems in daily life and typical mood swings are not the same as depression. Depression may develop into a significant medical illness, especially if it is recurrent and moderate to severe. It can result in intense suffering and poor performance in the affected person's home, work, and school. Suicide can result from depression at its worst. Depression is not a weakness that can be easily overcome. Long-term treatment may be necessary for depression. Symptoms of Depression From moderate to severe, depression symptoms might include: A sense of sadness or depressed mood. Loss of enjoyment or interest in once-enjoyed activities. Changes in appetite, unrelated weight loss, or gain. Lack of sleep or excessive sleep (Insomnia). Energy loss or increased fatigue. An increase in pointless movement (such as hand-wringing, pacing, or an inability to sit still) or slower speech or movement (these actions must be severe enough to be observable by others). Feeling guilty or unworthy. Thinking, concentration, or decision-making challenges. Agitation, restlessness, or anxiety. A sense of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness, or helplessnes…