Depression
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Gregory S. Kaczenski, M.D.
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Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
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The following health related information is for educational use only and is not in any way a replacement or substitute for care from a qualified health care provider. Because every patient is different, please consult with your health care provider for all related decisions.
Depression Information
Depression is a very serious illness that affects more than 19 million Americans over the age of 18. Depression is not a sign of personal weakness and is one of the most treatable of psychiatric illnesses. Statistically, depression affects women about twice as frequently as men. Depression is an illness that affects a person’s physical health as well as how that person thinks, feels, and acts toward others. Depression can sometimes interfere with every major aspect of someone’s life. In severe cases of depression, the ability to function in social or job situations becomes severely diminished or even non-existent.
Symptoms of Depression
People with depressive illnesses do not all experience the same symptoms. The severity, frequency and duration of symptoms will vary depending on the individual and his or her particular illness.
Symptoms include:
• Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" feelings
• Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness
• Irritability, restlessness
• Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
• Fatigue and decreased energy
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions
• Insomnia, early–morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
• Overeating, or appetite loss
• Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts, and recurrent thoughts of death
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• Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment
If you think that you or someone you know may be suffering from depression, please contact our office toll free at 1-866-504-5777. If you are thinking about hurting yourself or someone else please seek immediate medical attention.
