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Depression what do we do and where do we go? |
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http://www.beyondblue.org.au/
beyondblue is a bipartisan initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments with a key goal of raising community awareness about depression and reducing stigma associated with the illness.
Postnatal depression affects 14% of new mothers in Australia.
Half a million working days are lost every
month to depression in Australia
From my life experience is that you have to work on your depression every day. Medication is only a tool you have you have to work make it for you.
Have you wondered if your depressed or just sad:
Common behaviour associated with depression includes:
- moodiness that is out of character
- increased irritability and frustration
- finding it hard to take minor personal criticisms
- spending less time with friends and family
- loss of interest in food, sex, exercise or other pleasurable activities
- being awake throughout the night
- increased alcohol and drug use
- staying home from work or school
- increased physical health complaints like fatigue or pain
- being reckless or taking unnecessary risks (e.g. driving fast or dangerously)
- slowing down of thoughts and actions.
Checklists to Identify Depression
Below are links to some simple checklists that are quick, easy and confidential. These questions are designed to help you reflect on your situation or that of someone close to you. They will not provide a diagnosis - for that you need to see a professional. However, they will tell you if you have symptoms that are common in people with depression. If you think that you or someone you know has depression, please consult a doctor.
Interactive Depression Checklist.
Sphere Questionnaire.
K10.
Depression Checklist.
