Today’s post is going to discuss the various symptoms that compose the disorder of depression You may want to read this to recognize symptoms of depression in yourself or to read this to become more familiar with symptoms of depression in a loved one. Regardless you want to read this because there are some symptoms of depression that you may not necessarily associate with the disorder, until now.

Lethargy

Most people associate depression with sadness, but a number another very common symptom is losing interest in things and not participating in things away that you used to. You might find that your loved one is no longer having the motivation to get up and do things. If they do get up and do things, they don’t seem to enjoy these things as much. They might become more socially isolated and leave the house less.

 

Irritability

Irritability although not talked about often is a very common symptom of depression. Irritability can often mask the symptoms of sadness and make depression harder to recognize. You can also make loved ones less compassionate towards a person with depression, but please let this article educate you more and help you empathize with your loved one.

Sleep disturbance

Folks with depression also often have sleep problems. This can range from sleeping too much and having difficulty getting out of bed to having difficulty getting any sleep at all. Some folks have a mixture of the above symptoms and will rotate from one extreme to the other. Spending too much time in bed can also lead to a greater loss of interest  and engagement in activities and increased social isolation. Sleep problems are certainly problematic and a primary symptom of depression. 

Problems with appetite

Problems of appetite are also very common with people with depression. This too can range from over appetite to having barely any appetite at all. We lost or weight gain is also often associated with depression.

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Are you spending a ton of time in the toilet and not liking the results? Are you plagued by chronic constipation, diarrhea, and tell me troubles? One of the hardest things is to be constipated or have diarrhea on a regular basis. Many people suffer from what’s called irritable bowel syndrome and or IBS for short. Today we talk about IBS and some effective at home treatments. IBS has no cure, but there are treatments that help greatly.

Dietary help

Making dietary changes can help relieve IBS symptoms. You can start by cutting out foods that often cause gas, such as pop or certain vegetables such as beans. Some people also find it useful to get rid of much of the gluten in their diet.

Over-the-counter medications

Fiber supplements such as Metamucil can help with chronic constipation, but you have to be careful about how much you use. Medications such as Imodium ADE can help with diarrhea as well. Again, not overdoing it with these medications is important. You might be wondering how to shrink hemorrhoids. This is a common condition and folks that have IBS.

IBS can be very disruptive to your every day life and make it difficult to get things done, but it doesn’t have to control you. There are many treatments that don’t cure IBS but greatly help it. Using products that are over-the-counter can be helpful with him rides as well.

Resources: http://www.hemorrhoidherbalremedy.com/how-to-shrink/ and webmd.com

As a Psychologist I encounter depression on a daily basis. I see the impact it has on many lives. Many have erroneous ideas of what depression is. See the video below for more information:

 

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