Are you experiencing a sudden loss of interest in the usual activities of your routine? Do u feel dejected and in a foul mood all the time even when there is no apparent reason for doing so and avoid social gatherings and activities with friends?
These are just a few symptoms of the condition known as clinical depression also commonly known as depression. Though there is no particular cause for this, it usually happens as a result of an unpleasant event or an incident which was a major setback. Sometimes, it can just be a series of things gone wrong or some dissatisfaction in personal or professional life.
Depression may prolong over a small period of time and then disappear when things are restored to normalcy. In severe cases, they may last lifelong.
Though there are no specific “tests” for diagnosing depression, doctors may sometimes perform tests to rule out physical illnesses. Common tests include an EEG (to eliminate the possibility of epilepsy) and scanning the brain to rule out the possibility of lesions in the brain.
The treatment for depression varies from person to person depending on the seriousness. For mild forms of depression, talking with a counsellor or a friend who understands can cure the condition. In severe cases, medication will be required under the guidance of a physician.
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