Clinical Depression The Hopelessness Diaease - 1146 Words

The hopelessness disease, millions of Americans suffer from this disease. Everybody gets the blues now and then. Those feelings can be especially strong during times of stress or loss. Thats a normal part of life. After a while, the darkness lifts and things start to feel enjoyable again. Clinical depression has many affects, as the pain it causes in a person’s life, the physical affects, and these could lead to teen suicide. However, sometimes the sadness or loneliness persists, or gets worse, despite all attempts to snap out of it. Tears or anger come easily and the simplest tasks seem difficult. Such feelings can be signs of clinical depression, which is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder among teens and adults. If left†¦show more content†¦Stimulants: Coffee Cocaine Tea Chocolate Soft drinks Energy drinks Pain relievers Counter medications The one thing these stimulants have in common is Caffeine. The idea of self-mutilation seems strange to most people, but it is sometimes a way of expressing depression. Some reports indicate that depression can be linked to an increased level of irritation and aggression. No one knows how often tragic events are connected with depression. Be alert for emotional changes, such as: Feelings of sadness, which can include crying spells for no apparent reason Irritability, frustration or feelings of anger, even over small matters Loss of interest in, or conflict with, family and friends Feelings of self-blame or self-criticism Extreme sensitivity to rejection or failure, and the need for excessive reassurance Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things Ongoing sense that life and the future are grim and blank Frequent thoughts of death, dying or suicide When depression turns deadly Suicide is the most extreme manifestation of severe depression. Each year it takes the lives of more teens than all other illnesses combined. But, as with depression, a potentially suicidal person can be treated if correctly diagnosed. Far too often, though, suicidal teens do not get the help that can save their lives. â€Å"Who would miss me