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Depression can sometimes come dressed in a silent white coat. No warning, no indication of its arrival. For some people, before they even realize it's an issue, it has already been present for some time.
Depression can show up in the form of anxiety, hyper-activity, sadness, and or frequent mood swings. Anxiety and depression manifests itself in diffferent ways. Some people begin overeating, while others pick up other habits such as, smoking and drinking.
Doctors have not yet been able to measure the severity levels of depression. This is the reason that scientists have created a self report scale called a "depression anxiety stress scale". The objective of the study is to equip scientists and researchers with better tools to treat this problem.
The scale is divided into three sets. FIRST: The depression scale which assesses the person's perception in life and interest in certain things. SECOND: The anxiety scale looks into situational anxiety, autonomic arousal, skeletal muscle effects and subjective experience of anxious effect. THIRD: The stress scale looks into how long before the person feels stressed.
Large companies who are concerned about their employees sometimes employ the help of social workers to administer the depression anxiety stress scale or DASS on people. These firms should remember that the results of these tests can only be translated by those in the medical field so that recommendations and treatment can take place. The DASS questionnaire can be downloaded for free from the internet.
Are you depressed?
Stress at work is real
The most common form of mental disorder is anxiety. It stops a person from accomplishing goals. Simple worrying from everyday preparations and lack of concentration are some of the signs of anxiety that could lead to a disorder.
Combat job anxiety with goals. The person may have a lack of goals. Having no concrete plan on what needs to be achieved at a certain period. Create a plan and take little steps.
Laziness or anxiety?
There are cases when a person suffers very high levels of anxiety that they cannot even look for employment. It can mean that they are not motivated enough or sometimes they are not affected by what others say to encourage them. This might not pertain to laziness. The cause could be anxiety.
Sounds like a shocker huh? Well it’s true. The next time you feel a lack of motivation in times you need to be motivated, evaluate things and consider the question. Am I suffering from anxiety?
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An employee might have too much workload and responsibility that they lose focus. Sometimes it stresses a person if they cannot meet deadlines and demands. They may even be working hard for the money and not because a person wants to but because they have to. If you can relate to this knowing the fact that anxiety and stress can lead to serious mental and physical problems can save you. Join an outreach program, seek help!
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