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Depression
Depression is a condition in which one has persistently low mood and an inability to enjoy previously pleasurable activities. Depression can be accompanied by changes in sleep and appetite, feelings of worthlessness, withdrawal from normal activities, and thoughts of suicide.
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Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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I have been on depression pills for 3 weeks and now I can't have an orgasm. Why?
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Can you please discuss names of the medications they put teens on for depression?
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Can there be a way to treat moderate depression and anxiety without going on medication?
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Does hydrocephalus cause irritability? Is irritability mean depression or everything gets on your nerves.
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i have been on fluxotine for about a month and have major changes happen in my life recently can this cause depression to worsen?
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My doctor wants to put me on depression medicine I am scared of medicines can you tell me one that don't have any bad side effects?
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I have medication resistant depression. I have been on dozens of meds and nothing helps. I am looking for psychopharmacologist in my area.
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