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Adolescence is an unsettling time, with the many physical, emotional, psychological and social changes that accompany this stage of life. Watch out for teen depression. Keep reading to learn what symptoms accompany teen depression and treatment options for teen depression.
Ups and downs are a regular part of life. However, sometimes“ down” periods last longer than usual. This is usually a result of chemicals in the brain, called neurotransmitters, being out of balance. Among teens, depression can be a very real problem. Experts estimate that teen depression strikes about one out of eight teenagers. Teen depression can come on as a result of chemical changes in the brain due to stress or even to hormonal changes. No matter how teenage depression strikes, however, it is important to get help restoring the brain’ s chemical balance, as prolonged depression can lead to self-destructive behaviors including risk taking, cutting, substance abuse and even suicide.
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Symptoms of teen depression
There are several symptoms of teen depression. Among them are:
• Withdrawing from family and friends
• Losing interest in social and extracurricular activities
• Displaying a lack of energy
• Feeling tired most of the time
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Anger
• Feelings of sadness for much of the time
• Significant weight fluctuations
• Sleep pattern changes
• Physical pains and aches, or sickness, even though there is nothing physically wrong
• Indifference about the future
• Uncharacteristic pessimism
• Guilty feelings
• Lowering self-esteem
• Suicidal thoughts
While these symptoms can be experienced by nearly everyone at some point in life, it is important to be able to tell teen depression apart from the normal roller coaster of life. A general rule of thumb for recognizing teenage depression is that five or more symptoms will persist without break for more than two weeks.
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