Depression

We’ve all experienced a loss of energy at some point; after a hard day of work, after a soccer game, or from simply shopping too long. Does this mean we’ve suffered a depressive disorder? The answer is possibly yes, and no. It is a myth that depression is a normal part of the aging process. Often times it is mistaken for feelings of sadness, grief, or feeling "blue." As a matter of fact, the elderly experiencing a major depression may not feel sad at all. Also, often times, major depression is overlooked or misdiagnosed for a dementia because of common symptoms of poor memory, difficulty concentrating, or a poor attention span making learning new material difficult. Depression is plainly considered a mood disorder that affects ones thinking, behaving, feeling and functioning. It refers to a treatable physical and psychological condition, which has lasted at least two weeks.
Not only is depression a mood disorder, it is also classified as an illness that affects the entire bo...