What are the symptoms?抑郁有哪些症状?

Depression is more than just the normal， temporary feelings of sadness and hopelessness associated with difficult life events． Common symptoms include：

抑郁是一种和困难生活事件相关的，自然的，临时性的，伤心，失望的一种感受。一般的症状包括：

Depressed mood．

情绪抑郁。

Inability to enjoy activities．

不能享受运动。

Problems concentrating．

注意力无法集中。

Poor memory．

记忆力差。

Difficulty making decisions．

优柔寡断

Changes in eating habits．

饮食习惯改变。

Weight gain or weight loss．

体重增加或减少。

Changes in sleeping habits．

睡眠习惯改变。

Difficulty going to work or taking care of your daily responsibilities．

无法正常地进行日常工作和生活。

Feelings of guilt11 and hopelessness； wondering if life is worth living （common）．

有罪恶感，感觉没有希望；怀疑生命存在的价值（普遍现象）

Slowed thoughts and speech．

思考缓慢，表达缓慢。

Preoccupation with thoughts of death or suicide．

常常想到死亡，或自杀。

Complaints that have no physical cause （somatic complaints） such as headache and stomachache．

抱怨不存在的身体病痛，例如，头痛，胃痛。

All of these symptoms can interfere12 with your quality of life． Even if you don't have major depression， if you have experienced a few of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks you may have a less severe form of depression that still requires treatment．

所有的这些病症都会影响生活质量。即使没有这些主要的症状，如有这其中这些部分现象持续超过二周时间的，可能就患有轻度的抑郁，仍然需要治疗。

How is it treated?如何治疗?

Depression is usually treated successfully with professional counseling or antidepressant medication． Often a combination of the two is most effective． People with depression usually can be treated as outpatients， but in severe cases a period of hospitalization may be necessary．

通过专业的开导或服用抗抑郁药物，都可能成功的治疗抑郁。通常将二者结合治疗效果更佳。通常抑郁患者不需住院治疗，但情况严重的，需要住院一段时间。

If you have mild or moderate depression， you may be diagnosed and treated by your family health professional and a therapist or psychologist． If you have severe depression or other psychological disorders13 or do not respond to treatment， a psychiatrist14， a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis15 and treatment of mental health problems， may be helpful．

如果患有轻微或中度的抑郁，可以通进家庭医生或临床医师或心理专家进行诊断和治疗。严重的抑郁，或其它的精神絮乱，或治疗无效的，精神健康专业医生可能会提供帮助。

Let your health professional know if you suspect that you have depression， because it is often overlooked． If you are diagnosed with depression， you and your health professional can decide on the best treatment． The earlier you are treated， the more quickly you will recover．

如果你怀疑自已有抑郁，一定要让你的健康医生知道，因为它通常会被忽略。如果你被诊断患有抑郁，一起和你的健康医生决定最好治疗方案。越早治疗，越早恢复。

How common is depression?抑郁普遍吗?

If you have symptoms of depression， you are not alone． In the United States， an estimated 15% of people will have depression at some point in life， and chances of becoming depressed are even higher for certain people． For example：

如果你有抑郁的症状的话，你并不孤单。在美国，预计15%的人都有抑郁，某些有患抑郁的有可能性还要高些。例如：

Women experience depression twice as often as men， although men are more likely to commit suicide as a result of depression．女性患抑郁的可能性是男性的两倍，虽然，男性在患抑郁之后比女性更易自杀。

Separated or divorced individuals， especially men， are more likely than married people to become depressed．

分手或离异的人，特别是男性，比结婚的人更易患抑郁。

People who have a serious illness are more likely to suffer from depression．

患有严重疾病的人更易患抑郁。