depression depression depression

it seems to be such a common word these days. depression. prozac. everybody knows somebody who suffers from this mental illness. or somebody who knows somebody. doesn't that make you wonder what is going on with our society these days?

1 out of 10 people in US suffer from depression at one point in their lives. that's a pretty alarming figure if you think about it. what a bunch of sad beings we are, humans. i'm sure many of you have wondered if you suffer from depression.

if you can tick some of these off, chances are you're suffering from depression.

+ constant feelings of sadness, irritability, or tension
+ decreased interest or pleasure in usual activities or hobbies
+ loss of energy, feeling tired despite lack of activity
+ a change in appetite, with significant weight loss or weight gain
+ a change in sleeping patterns, such as difficulty sleeping, early morning awakening, or sleeping too much
+ restlessness or feeling slowed down
+ decreased ability to make decisions or concentrate
+ feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or guilt
+ thoughts of suicide or death

scary.