"Minor depression is a common disorder that may impair a person's functioning and quality of life and is a serious risk factor for major depression."

"Appropriate treatment, often involving medication and/or short term psychotherapy, can help most people who suffer from depression."

 

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The False Alarm

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The False Alarm

I woke up twice in the middle of the night; at 2 and at 4. My chest felt constricted, as if there was a towel inside me being twisted and twisted tight. My heart is fine. It seems I had an anxiety attack. But it was rather frightening.

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Health Care Plans

"Health professionals who may prescribe a medication, such as a dentist or other medical specialist, should be told of all the medications the patient is taking."

Illinois Department Of Public Health

"Once the person is feeling better, it is important to continue the medication for at least four to nine months to prevent a relapse into depression."

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"Symptoms of depression are sometimes mistaken for inevitable accompaniments to these other illnesses."

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"Cognitive/behavioral therapists help patients change the negative styles of thinking and behaving often associated with depression."

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