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All materials and
programs copyright protected and the property of Karen Karle,
PhD
2001-
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Depression |
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Depression
symptoms include: |
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- Sadness
- Emptiness
- Loss
of interest in previously enjoyed activities
- Sleep
& eating changes
- Difficulty
with: decisions, concentration, remembering
- Feelings
of guilt, worthlessness, hopelessness, helplessness
- Irritability
- Uncontrollable
crying
- Aches
& pains that do not respond to treatment
- Suicide
& Death thoughts or attempts
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Depression is very serious.
If you or your Loved One is experiencing depression, please
talk to your doctor. Clinical
depression often manifests in short term memory loss, confused
thoughts and inability to focus and/or communicate. Depression needs to be ruled out before a diagnosis of
dementia is accepted. Statistics
say that over 50% of caregivers are clinically depressed.
Help is available to you.
Please ask for help. |
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