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Depression Definition
Common names:
  • Depression
  • Dysthymic Disorder
  • Major Depression
A person with depression has prolonged feelings of intense sadness of grief that interfere with a person's ability to carry out normal activities.

Common symptoms include:
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Disappointment with one's self
  • Hopelessness
  • Irritability
  • Decreased enjoyment from usual activities
About 1 out of every 5 people in the US become depressed at some time in their lives.
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Last Updated: Apr 14, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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