Depression

Depression is a serious medical condition affecting the mind and body.  It is a state of mind characterized by a negative sense of inadequacy and a visual lack of activity. Mentally the affected person experiences feelings of gloom and downturns in mood with feelings of sadness, despair, low self-esteem, self-reproach and discouragement.

We have all experienced depression at some time in our life, such as when someone close has died or a misunderstanding has occurred in our family situation, but depression becomes an illness when the mood state is severe, lasts more than two weeks and interferes with our ability to function normally.

It is important to get professional help if your symptoms of depression are severe and affecting your daily life.