Depression can affect people in many different ways. It is considered an illness as can bring on many associated physical health symptoms including:
chronic fatigue
physical aches and pains that have no apparent source
increased susceptibility to disease
There are other consequences including:
sadness and feeling weepy
numbness, tiredness and a loss of interest in activities
weight loss - eating less as there is a lack of appetite
weight gain - eating more for comfort
substance use and abuse, which could lead to addiction
losing friends as the person has become so withdrawn
loss of relationships with family members as the person has lost interest in having conversations and going to family events
self-injury or suicide
Check out the CCEA GCSE Learning for Life and Work Second Edition Textbook to find out more or check out: My Revision Notes: CCEA GCSE Learning for Life and Work: Second Edition
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