Learn About Depression and Anxiety
Depression is more than feeling "blue" or "down in the dumps" every now and then. It is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people in different ways.
Depression can affect your mood, your body, and your thoughts for long periods of time. It can change how you feel about yourself and others, and how you go about daily living. For some, it means a loss of energy or the ability to concentrate. It can interfere with appetite and sleep habits, but with proper treatment, 4 out of 5 people will improve.
Some people experience depression during or after a major event in their lives. Depression can also be caused by changes in hormone levels. A person's family history may contribute to a risk of depression. Most of the time, a combination of factors leads to a depressive episode. Today, scientists believe that depression may be caused by an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain that can influence a person's mood.
Depression often occurs with some form of anxiety.
Generalized anxiety disorder can make a person feel irritable or tense, unable to stop worrying. People with panic disorder may suddenly feel panicky, break into a sweat, and feel their heart pounding. Anxiety symptoms, either as part of depression or as a distinct disorder, such as generalized anxiety disorder or panic disorder, can make someone who is experiencing depression feel even worse.
The good news is that depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder are treatable.
For people with these disorders, PEXEVA can help resolve symptoms like sadness, low energy, sleep distrubance, irritability, despair, excessive worry, becoming easily fatigued, sudden and intense fear, or an urge to escape from a situation.