Depression
Depression is one of North America’s most common medical problems. It is an illness that affects the whole body. In the nervous system it affects one’s mood, thoughts & behavior. In the body it affects the way one eats & sleeps. And, it affects the way a person feels about themselves & their lives. Depression may last anywhere from weeks to years. The varieties of depression range in severity & persistence. Nutrition plays a key role in types of unipolar depression.
Symptoms May Include:
- Sleep disturbances—insomnia, over-sleeping, chronic fatigue
- Changes in appetite
- Headaches & backaches
- Digestive disorders
- Restlessness
- Irritability & short tempered
- Loss of interest in life
- Feeling worthless / inadequate
- Possibly suicidal thoughts
