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Find Out How You Can Get Help For Depression

Feeling sad or low is part of life, especially when you’re going through a tough time. However, if you’ve been experiencing intensely negative feelings for extended periods of time, especially without any particular reason, you might be struggling with depression.

Depression affects more than a million Australians every year, and worst of all, many suffer from the condition for years, sometimes not even realising that something is wrong. Luckily, depression is treatable, and those who suffer from it can go on to lead happy and productive lives after receiving treatment.

Seeing as how those suffering from depression don’t always realise what’s actually wrong with them, we’ve listed some the more common signs that indicate the possible presence of depression:

Here are signs of depression you need to look out for:

  • Feeling tired or lacking the energy required for your day-to-day tasks, and or lacking motivation.
  • You feel uncharacteristically moody
  • You are easily frustrated or irritated
  • A general feeling of sadness, or being down for most of the day, for two or more weeks
  • You’ve lost interest in activities that you always enjoyed. Especially if this feeling persists longer than two weeks
  • Increased use of alcohol and drugs
  • You are restless, on edge or slowed down
  • You are finding it difficult to concentrate, or make decisions
  • You have experienced repeated suicidal thoughts, or think about death repeatedly
  • Your appetite and weight has changed
  • Trouble sleeping or too much sleep
  • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

There is always hope

Even though you might feel despondent, know that there is always help available to you if you’re suffering from depression. Make it a priority to speak to your doctor, or contact us, and we’ll make sure you find the help you need. Apart from therapy, it can also help to confide in a close friend, who will also help ensure that you stay safe.

You don’t have to suffer. Call us today and fight back against depression.

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