Diagnosing Depression

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It is unfortunate that there is no test known to detect depression. A diagnosis is generally made if an individual suffers from a persistent low mood. This low mood has a tendency of affecting the everyday life of an individual. If one encounters five or more symptoms for a period of two weeks , they are diagnosed as suffering from depression.

When seeking treatment for depression your general practitioner can most commonly treat you if you are suffering from depression. Often one may have to seek the help of a counselor, which are attached to GP surgeries. If one’s diagnosis is found to be unclear , or the individual seems to be particularly ill, The GP may prefer to send the individual to a psychiatrist. Often there are community psychiatric nurses, that may be referred by an individual’s GP or psychiatrist. Others suffering from depression may be seen by psychotherapists.

Often humans experience bad times in their lives. At times one may be able to sit down and down to a friend or neighbor and talk through the problem. There are often times when that isn’t enough, and one may need to seek professional help. Just remember that depression is...

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