That
ten million Americans are affected by depression every year?
That more women than men suffer from depression?
Depression
is no laughing matter. It is a serious debilitating disease
that affects every facet of life for the sufferer. Sadly it is
also on the increase at an alarming rate.
Unfortunately
many people with depression either go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed
due to a lack of knowledge. This is scary because for the
depressed person life can become a living hell leading to serious
consequences.
Taking
the first step
The
first step is discovering if you do suffer from depression.
The next step is understanding what depression is all about and how
to deal with it.
Most
information about depression is written in technical terms and
unless you are a trained therapist you will need a medical
dictionary to decipher the content.
What's
really needed is a guide that is easy to read and understand.
That's where "DEPRESSION A Misunderstood
DISEASE"
comes in. It is
unlike anything else out there that discusses depression.
It is easy to
digest and understand. But most importantly it gives you
answers! Answers to burning questions like these:
- What
is depression - Learn how serious this disease is and what are
some of the disabling effects.
- What
are the different types of depression - Not all depression is
alike. All types are serious but some are severe.
Learn what they are.
- What
causes depression - Causes can run the gamut from stress to
hormonal or social factors. Discover how this differs from
person to person.
- Symptoms
and common myths about depression - Some of the symptoms may be
obvious while others may be masked. Learn how to tell the
difference and also eliminate some of the old wives tales.
- Who
gets depression - Anyone. It affects people across all
age, sex and socio-economic backgrounds.
"DEPRESSION A Misunderstood
DISEASE"
places you in control of the situation. Understanding what
depression is arms you with the tools to know how to treat it.
A few of the additional benefits you'll get from this guide are:
- How
is depression diagnosed - Nothing takes the place of a
professional diagnosis - However, we teach you how to determine
if it is time seek medical advice.
- Options
for treatment - A complete evaluation by your psychologist
determines the appropriate treatment options. We cover
them for you in depth so you have an idea what to expect.
- Alternative
therapies - Therapies such as biofeedback, hypnosis, yoga and
others are discussed as treatments for mild depression.
- What
happens if depression is not treated - Left untreated depression
can cause serious upsets to physical as well as mental
stability. It is important to understand in detail what
this means and we cover that in depth.
- Depression
and Suicidal Thoughts - This is probably one of, if not THE most
important reason for learning everything you can about
depression.
What's
Next
If
you or a loved one appears to be "out of sorts" refer to
your copy of "DEPRESSION A Misunderstood
DISEASE"
before you spend
thousands of dollars on treatments that may or may not be the right
answer.
Take
the time to arm yourself with information that will help you make
intelligent decisions on how to proceed. Most importantly, if
you suspect depression get help somewhere. Just get
help!
"DEPRESSION A Misunderstood
DISEASE"
is a good
place to start.
