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1 Seniors and Depression What You Need to Know Behavioral Healthcare Options, Inc.
2 Depression More Than Just The Blues ou may not know exactly what is wrong with you, but you do know that you just don t feel like your usual self. And, you re not enjoying the things that once gave you pleasure. Most everyone can say he/she has had a case of the blues at some point in life. It is normal for people to get sad every now and then, or to experience mood swings, and most people bounce back in a short time. However, when the sadness persists or keeps returning, when everyday things like going to work, being with friends, sleeping, or just enjoying life continue to be difficult, it isn t just the blues any more. It may be clinical depression. Depression is a Medical Illness Depression is more than just feeling sad or down in the dumps. A person can t just snap out of it. Depression is a medical disorder just like arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, and allergies. It affects your body, your mood, your thoughts and your behavior. Depression is often called the common cold of mental health, because it occurs frequently and is easily treatable. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years.
3 Depression What You Need to Know You Are Not Alone More people are affected by clinical depression than you may realize. In fact, the United States has the highest incidence of depressive disorders worldwide. Depression affects people of all races, ages, social, economic, and educational backgrounds. However, the people who have a higher risk of depression include women, teenagers, and the elderly. At any point in time in the United States, as many as 8-10% of women and 3-5% of men will experience depression at some point in their lives. You are definitely not alone. Depression is Not Your Fault A lot of people have a hard time accepting that they have depression. They feel ashamed. But depression is not something you brought on yourself. It does not mean that you are weak or not trying hard enough to get better. It just means that you need help to return to your old self. Depression can also occur if your life is going well.
4 Symptoms of Depression Symptoms may vary from person to person, but people with clinical depression will have at least some, or perhaps all of these symptoms. Check the ones that you have. I feel sad, anxious or empty. I have lost interest in things that used to be important to me. I notice that I am losing/gaining weight. My sleep is disturbed too little, too much, or broken. I get tired for no reason. I feel depressed even when good things happen. I feel that I am not useful or needed. I have difficulty concentrating and making decisions. It takes a great effort to do simple things. I have negative thoughts much of the time. I am restless and irritable more than usual. I have felt so low that I have thought of suicide. If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms for longer than two weeks, or if you have experienced the last symptom, please contact your primary care physician or call Behavioral Healthcare Options (BHO) at (702) or (800)
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6 What Causes Depression? Depression is caused by a combination of biological, genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Genetics Depression tends to run in families, especially certain types of depression. Scientists are studying certain genes that may make some people more prone to depression. Brain Chemistry People with depression have different brain chemistry than those without the illness. Imbalances of certain chemicals in the brain (called neurotransmitters) may play a role in some cases. And, on brain-imaging scans, the parts of the brain involved in mood, thinking, sleep, appetite, and behavior actually look different.
7 Hormonal Changes These are likely to affect women and may play a role in postpartum depression. Other Medical Illnesses Depression can result from another medical problem, such as a thyroid condition, stroke, diabetes, cancer, heart disease or sleep apnea. It may also occur along with other psychiatric conditions, such as anxiety disorders. Misuse of Alcohol and/or Other Drugs This can affect the body s normal chemical balance and lead to depression. Use of Some Medicines Some medicines used to treat high blood pressure and other conditions can cause a low mood and fatigue - side effects similar to symptoms of depression. Severe Stress, Grief or Abuse Depression may develop after trauma, loss of a loved one, a difficult relationship, or any other stressful situation. Regardless of the cause, the important thing to remember is that depression is a medical illness that may be associated with a specific chemical imbalance. It is treatable!
8 Early Treatment is Key Many people with depression never seek treatment, and without treatment, depression can last months or years. Even those with the most severe depression can get better with treatment. Experts agree that depression should be treated when it interferes with social and work activities, interpersonal relationships and day-to-day functioning. As with any other suspected illness, you should first consult a professional for a proper diagnosis. The most common approaches for treating depression are psychotherapy (also called talk therapy or counseling), antidepressant medication, or a combination of the two. Treatment will depend on your diagnosis and severity of symptoms.
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10 Things to Try in Order to Help Yourself Depression can make you feel exhausted, hopeless, and helpless. It is important to realize that when you feel this way, it is not an accurate picture of reality. These negative thoughts will begin to decrease as your treatment begins to take effect. In the interim, here are some things you can do to help yourself feel better: Do things that make you feel good such as gardening, quilting, or going to a movie. Get some exercise. Start small by walking around the block, or take a yoga class just once a week and build up your strength. Be with others and find someone to talk to. It is much better than being alone and feeling isolated. Because depression can rob us of our concentration and decision-making skills, even simple tasks can seem overwhelming. It is helpful to break large tasks into small ones. Work on it for minutes at a time. Let your family and friends into your life. Expect that you will feel better gradually, not immediately. Sometimes the first things that get better are your sleep and appetite even before your depressed mood lifts.
11 Depression What You Need to Know Try not to make any life-changing decisions (divorce, marriage, moving, etc.) while in the middle of a depressed state. If you must make important decisions, run them by someone you trust. One day, you will realize that you ate and slept a little better at night. You woke up feeling more refreshed. You didn't get tearful for no reason. Your thoughts weren't focused on something negative. And, you noticed that you feel a little like your old self again. You will know then that you are on the road to recovery. For more information about depression or to make an appointment, please call BHO at (702) or (800)
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