Depression is a mental health issue that is more severe and longer-lasting than normal sadness. Depression interferes with other aspects of your life, like work, school, or relationships. With the right kind of treatment, many people can overcome it and lead happy, healthy lives.
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Common symptoms across all types of depression include:
- Sadness that won’t go away;
- Boredom;
- Feeling irritable or anxious;
- Loss of interest in usual hobbies and activities;
- Loss of appetite;
- Irregular sleeping habits;
- Unexplained outbursts of yelling or crying;
- Reckless or risky behaviour like alcohol and drug abuse.
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