Depression
More than 19 million Americans suffer each year from clinical depression. It can happen to anyone. Depression is more than just sadness and more than personal weakness. Depression is a medical illness for which you should seek help.
Symptoms of Depression
- Loss of pleasure in daily life
- Sad, anxious, or empty mood
- Sleeping too little or too much
- Changes in weight and appetite
- Feeling restless or irritable
- Trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
- Fatigue or loss of energy
- Feeling guilty, hopeless, or worthless
- Physical symptoms that don’t respond to treatment
- Thoughts of death or suicide
If you experience these symptoms, talk to your health care provider and see our page on getting help. If you have thoughts of death or suicide, call the toll-free, 24-hour hot line of the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255); TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
to talk to a trained counselor.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal emotion that everyone experiences as part of normal, everyday life. Anxiety can be positive. It gest our attention and helps us to avoid harm. But when anxiety becomes irrational, uncontrollable, or overwhelming and/or it interferes with daily live then it is beyond normal and may be an anxiety disorder. To help manage daily anxiety:
- Assess and take action to reduce stress
- Set realistic goals for what to accomplish each day
- Reward yourself for your accomplishments
- Eat healthy foods and be physically active
- Turn to trusted friends and colleagues
- Practice relaxation exercises
Learn more about getting help.