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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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