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Signs of Depression |
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Sadness
Crying
Changes in appetite
Changes in sleep
Irritability
Anger
Pessimism
Fatigue
Guilt
Inability concentrate
No interest in hobbies
Withdrawal from friends
Suicidal thoughts
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Risk Factors
Risk factors for depression include:
- A family history.
- Life stresses, good or bad.
- Some types of medication, including arthritis, as well as certain medications for high blood pressure and heart problems.
- Physical problems, such as cancer, heart attack, stroke and Parkinson's.
- Poor self-esteem.
- Being female. Women are twice as likely to become depressed as men.
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This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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