In this final installment, we will explore the general symptoms of depression and how they are manifested specifically in African Americans. In addition, I address the importance of breaking through the stigma that allows depression to go untreated in our lives.
It is very important that we begin to understand the symptoms of depression in order to begin the first steps of diagnosis and recovery. They include:
• Overall sad mood for at least a month
• Crying
• Anger
• Appetite disturbance
• Sleep disturbance, too much or too little
• Headaches, stomach aches, and general pain
• Chronic fatigue
• A loss of interest in activities and things once considered enjoyable
• Alcohol and or chemical abuse
If you have one or more of the above symptoms don't ignore them. See a treating clinician immediately to determine if you are depressed or suffering with some other mental and or physical illness.
Perhaps the most important thing that we can all do when it comes to mental health issues and depression in the African-American community is lend support to one another and not judge. We must push the message that depression is not a weakness; it is a medical/psychological condition that can and must be treated.
Learn how you or your loved one can get help here:
Dr. Jeff Gardere, better known as America's psychologist is one of the most widely sought-after experts in the field of mental health. In addition to having a private practice in Manhattan, he has garnered a reputation as being a top motivational and keynote speaker, empowerment and media coach. He now appears as the relationship expert on VH-1's 'Dad Camp.'
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14-July-10 - Fox News reporter Megyn Kelly (pictured) and New York Post columnist Kirsten Powers went at it recently regarding charges from a former Justice Department lawyer who claims that civil rights cases in which whites are the victims are ignored.
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I have been depressed for quite awile. I have all the major symptoms; loss of interest, fatigue, anger, weight lost, lack of appetite and alcohol abuse. I try sleeping alot to avoid this feeling. Therapy did not work. The depression has now manifested itself into other forms of hurt, I can't walk a block without having to sit down and rest, I have lived in a four story walk up dwelling for 9 years and when I climb the stairs by the time I get to my apt. I have to sit down. My stomack hurts more often and I experience extreme pain in both legs. The thoughts of you are a failure and weak haunt me when I sleep. I really need help. I am a young man of 42 who needs to support his and himself. Please Black Voices I need help.
ry walk up dwelling for 9 years and when I climb the stairs by the time I get to my apt. I have to sit down. My stomack hurts more often and I experience extreme pain in both legs. The thoughts of you are a
Dear Mac You don't have to suffer in silence. You need to look in your phone book under mental health or social services and find the phone number to your nearest mental health facility. They usually go by your income. If you call another mental health facility and ask if they go by your income and they do not, please ask them if they know of a facility in your area that does. Even call your local hospital and they can tell you as well. Even if there is a waiting list, please do what it takes to get on that list. There is a waiting list in my town, I believe due to this recession and how it has taken a tole on many people. I understand how you feel, maybe medication is what you need to help you. Furthermore, If there is a clinic that you can go to regardless of income they can help you as well. I'm not assuming that you don't have the income, but in case you don't there are places to get help. Please don't suffer any longer in silence, because depression can be deadly. Hugs to you.
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