ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM MENTAL DEPRESSION

Mental depression is a medical condition, not to be confused with "the blues". The blues or feeling down is a state of sadness that passes within a relatively short period of time. Mental depression lasts for months at a time. Mental depression affects your day to day living and loving. You may have difficulty eating, sleeping, dressing and thinking. Simple daily tasks seem difficult. If you have thoughts of hurting yourself (cutting) or suicide; seek help immediately. You are worth living! 1-800-SUICIDE call them. There is help. You are not alone. Remember always that mental depression is a medical condition and can be treated. You do not have to suffer, there are always options.

There are several factors that can cause mental depression. Among them are hormonal imbalances and other chemical imbalances, stress, a family history of depression, or a medical illness.

Mental depression can be treated by therapy or medication or a combination of both. It is important not to be resistant to the recommendations of your doctor. Together, you can discuss the source of your mental depression and determine the proper course of treatment. You deserve relief from the symptoms you are experiencing. You deserve to feel happy again, to experience the joy of a sunrise or sunset or your children's laughter.

Mental depression is not a matter of will; it is not "all in your head"; it is a matter of medicine. Seek help for your mental depression. Wait to you see how good you feel.