Signs of depression....
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Topic: Signs of depression....
Posted By: LovelyMummy
Subject: Signs of depression....
Date Posted: 30 November 2008 at 9:57am
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What are they?
I have finally got the courage to post this mesaage |
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 30 November 2008 at 10:27am
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Here you go - taken from the
http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz - Mental Health Foundation website Signs of depression can include * Feelings of sadness that don't go away * Persistent low mood or emotional numbness * Losing interest and pleasure in your usual activities * Crying for no apparent reason * Feelings of irritability * Excessive anxiety, agitation or worry * Changes in your sleeping or eating patterns * Loss of energy, lethargy, extreme tiredness or fatigue * Lack of motivation * Reduced interest in sex * Feeling worthless or hopeless * Feeling guilty for no reason * Poor concentration and forgetfulness * Suicidal thoughts. If you think you might be depressed, go and have a chat to your GP. They can help in so many different ways. ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: mummytobesep08
Date Posted: 30 November 2008 at 11:48am
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theres a quiz thing you can take on this site too. anything above 12 and you should def talk to your gp. heres the site:
http://www.mothersmatter.co.nz/epds.htm that should give you some idea hun! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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