Depression is a medical condition leading to persistent feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, where people have an inability to feel pleasure or take an interest in life. The condition may lead to sleep problems, agitation, and difficulty concentrating. Some depressed people are physically depressed as well -- constantly tired or lacking in appetite.
Doctors use a set of guidelines and questions to help determine whether you have depression. They might also run tests to help rule out other conditions or medications possibly causing the depression.
Treatment can involve taking medicat…
