Depression is one of the most crippling, but misunderstood disorders ever encountered. Research has come up with several different types of depression now, each with it’s own unique characteristics and symptoms. However, they’ve also found that some types of depression actually overlap into other kinds too and that they’re original diagnosis of a patient could be wrong.

One of the types of depression that is extremely difficult to diagnose is called “bipolar disorder”. Unfortunately, new studies have found that because of these new overlap theories that it can now actually take up to five years (yes, five years) before a person could possibly be correctly diagnosed as “manic” or bipolar.

If you haven’t been diagnosed with depression yet, but

think that you may have symptoms of depression, then this is what you need to look for. Loss or increase in appetite, loss of interest in things that you used to enjoy doing, isolating, moody, insomnia, feeling crummy, hopelessness, like nothing will ever get any better, ect.

Generally, doctors say that your symptoms of depression should last at least two weeks non-stop before you can be considered to be depressed. Keep in mind that there are several different types of depression too so don’t just assume anything. Of course, everyone feels down about things from time to time. This is completely normal, especially if you’ve had a recent traumatic experience in your life, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re

suffering from depression symptoms.

The bottom line is that depression can be very serious, so if you or someone you know is having trouble with not feeling well you need to keep a close eye on them or yourself. Don’t just blow this off, especially if it does last longer than two weeks or if the symptoms of depression get any worse. See your doctor right away and let them know what’s going on so they can get you started on depression treatments.

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