Question

How to know that someone is suffering from depression ( symptoms) and what it's root ?? How fatal it can be for brain?? How can it be cured???

Answer 1

Symptoms of depression can include:

depressed mood

reduced interest or pleasure in activities previously enjoyed, loss of sexual desire

unintentional weight loss (without dieting) or low appetite

insomnia (difficulty sleeping) or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping)

psychomotor agitation, for example, restlessness, pacing up and down

delayed psychomotor skills, for example, slowed movement and speech

fatigue or loss of energy

feelings of worthlessness or guilt

impaired ability to think, concentrate, or make decisions

recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or attempt at suicide

Depression is a treatable mental illness. There are three components to the management of depression:

Support, ranging from discussing practical solutions and contributing stresses, to educating family members.

Psychotherapy, also known as talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Drug treatment, specifically antidepressants.