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Depression
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13. §16N AND§YMPTOM§OFDEPREION
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
14. FORADULTS
In Female:
• irritability
• anxiety
• mood swings
• fatigue
• ruminating (dwelling on negative thoughts)
In Male:
• avoiding families and social situations
• working without a break
• having difficulty keeping up with work and family responsibilities
• displaying abusive or controlling behavior in relationships
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24. MEDICATION
Antidepressa nts can help treat moderate to-severe
depression.
Several classes of antidepressants are available:
•selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRls)
•monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOls)
•tricyclic antidepressants
•atypical antidepressants
•selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
(SNRls)
