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Concerned About A Family Member Or A Friend With Depression?

Dealing with depression can be frightening and confusing not only for the person with the illness, but for family members, friends and co-workers. Recognizing depression in others will help you give them emotional support and encouragement to seek help. People with depression may need medication and / or therapy to feel better. Without treatment, the symptoms can last months, years or a lifetime. If you have a friend or family member that has many of the following symptoms resulting in an inability to function, please contact us at (203) 737 5786.

• Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day
• Greatly diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities
• Fatigue or loss of energy
• Physical agitation or being slowed down
• Problems sleeping
• Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
• Inability to concentrate or think clearly
• Thoughts of death or suicide -
  Seek professional help immediately!
• Significant weight loss when not dieting or significant weight gain

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