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Feeling down from time to time is a normal part of life, but when emotions such as hopelessness, helplessness and despair define the majority of your life, you may have depression. Many people think that depression is crying with sad feelings, it can be that, it can also included the lack of energy, eating too much or too little, inability to focus, enjoy things you love to do and changes In your baseline sleep schedule. Just thinking of what needs to be done today is too much to cope with.

While some people describe depression as “living in a black hole” or having a feeling of impending doom, others feel lifeless, empty, and apathetic. Men in particular can feel angry and restless. However you experience the problem, left untreated it can become a serious health condition. But it's important to remember that feelings of helplessness and hopelessness are symptoms of depression—not the reality of your situation.

No matter how hopeless you feel, you can get better. By recognizing the different symptoms of depression, you can take the first steps to feeling better and overcoming the problem.