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0203 326 9160 0203 761 7026 0203 761 7027 0203 761 7029If you or your loved one are experiencing symptoms that feel more severe than sadness, have been feeling down for a prolonged period without an identifiable trigger or have become withdrawn and are not doing things you enjoyed previously, it could be an indication you have a depressive illness.
Dr Olukemi Akanle
It’s not always clear as to whether you are experiencing normal sadness or indeed are showing signs of depression – often people with depression feel shame, embarrassment or feel they should be happier and therefore hide or downplay their feelings.
People with depression often hold back talking about their symptoms because they are worried others don’t understand what the problem might be or how they can be feeling depressed – making it even harder to seek help.
Knowing what is ‘normal’ for you and seeking help when things seem to be going wrong is the first step to getting things back on track. Through early intervention and treatment help is available and ensures the best chance of a full recovery.
I can’t fault the service that I have received, from the very moment I picked up the phone I spoke to someone who listened to me – it was easy to make appointments and within a few weeks I have the answers I was looking for
Libby, Milton Keynes
Many of the symptoms of depression are the same for both women and men. There are some symptoms that are more common in men than in women, including:
Men often experience different stigmas regarding mental health and as the signs of depression for a man may be different than those for a woman, it isn’t always clear whether a man has depression, or another condition like ADHD or personality issues.
The depression test is an easy and anonymous way of finding out if the symptoms you are struggling with and how you are feeling is a result of depression. Your results may indicate wether you might benefit from treatment from one of our friendly clincians.
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