"While studies generally indicate that about 25 percent of people with cancer have depression, only 2 percent of cancer patients in one study were receiving antidepressant medication."

"Psychotherapy requires significant commitment whereas treatment of depressive disorders with medication requires less effort."

How to Help Yourself if You Are Depressed


Depressive disorders can make one feel exhausted, worthless, helpless, and hopeless. It is important to realize that these negative views are part of the depression and do not accurately reflect the actual circumstances. Negative thinking fades as treatment begins to take effect. In the meantime:

* Engage in mild exercise. Go to a movie, a ballgame, or participate in religious, social, or other activities.
* Set realistic goals and assume a reasonable amount of responsibility.
* Break large tasks into small ones, set some priorities, and do what you can as you can.
* Try to be with other people and to confide in someone; it is usually better than being alone and secretive.
* Participate in activities that may make you feel better.
* Expect your mood to improve gradually, not immediately. Feeling better takes time. Often during treatment of depression, sleep and appetite will begin to improve before depressed mood lifts.
* Postpone important decisions. Before deciding to make a significant transitionchange jobs, get married or divorceddiscuss it with others who know you well and have a more objective view of your situation.
* Do not expect to snap out of a depression. But do expect to feel a little better day by day.
* Remember, positive thinking will replace the negative thinking as your depression responds to treatment.
* Let your family and friends help you.

"Trauma, loss of a loved one, a difficult relationship, a financial problem, or any stressful change in life patterns, whether the change is unwelcome or desired, can trigger a depressive episode in vulnerable individuals."

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Journal Articles Women Sleep Disorders

"Certain medications as well as some medical conditions such as a viral infection can cause the same symptoms as depression, and the physician should rule out these possibilities through examination, interview, and lab tests."

Sleep Disorder Clinics In Singapore

"Just like other illnesses, such as heart disease, depression comes in different forms."

Ubc Sleep Disorder Clinic

"Depression can be treated in addition to whatever other illnesses a person might have, including cancer."

Dr Mark Atkins Sleep Disorder Specialist

"Many people use St John's wort without consulting a physician."