Nyhetsbrev om Antidepressiva

Depression is a common psychiatric disorder impacting millions of people worldwide. It is caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain, namely serotonin and noradrenaline. Everyone experiences highs and lows, but depression is characterised by persistent sadness for weeks or months. With depression there is lasting feeling of hopelessness, often accompanied by anxiety. Sufferers lose interest in things that they previously enjoyed, and experience bouts of tearfulness. Rational thinking and decision making are impacted. Physical manifestations include tiredness, insomnia, loss of appetite and sex drive, aches and pains. At its worst depression can cause the sufferer to feel suicidal.

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