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Am I depressed? I’m Depressed. You’ve probably heard that expression" I am depressed!" a hundred times or more. Maybe yo

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问题                             Am I depressed?
    I’m Depressed.
    You’ve probably heard that expression" I am depressed!" a hundred times or more. Maybe you’ve even said it yourself. It’s an expression that gets used for everything from chipping a nail, bad grades, relationships and even the death of a family member.
    But, really... what is depression? Sometimes it’s hard to know the difference between feeling said and feeling stuck in a deep hole. If you’re experiencing the symptoms of depression, it’s important to know how to talk about it accurately, how to identify it and what to do with it.
    What It’s NOT?
    Let’s start with the basics... like that depression isn’t.
    Depression is not just feeling sad, having the blues or being angry. Feeling down every now and then--and even being sad--are normal emotions that everyone has. Even though it might not seem very good, it’s actually healthy to feel and express sadness and anger.
    When we don’t get what we want, when our heart is broken, or especially when someone we love goes away, we naturally feel sad. Sadness can even turn into anger. If you’ve learned to express your anger and sadness in healthy ways, these emotions will continue to be an important, healthy part of your life. It’s when you pretend you aren’t sad, or when you ignore your anger, that other problems can occur.
    Depression is not just being in a bad mood or feeling frustrated. All of us experience things every day that can tick us off(责备，斥责)or make us edgy(易怒的). Others around us know we’re having a bad day, but they also see us bounce back in 24 hours.
    If you can bounce back emotionally, it shows that you’ve learned important skills to help you work through difficult situations. You know how to express emotions effectively. But if the bad mood stays for a long period of time, you may have a more serious problem.
    Depression is not just being stressed out (因心理压力过重而筋疲力尽的).Speaking in front of a class, taking exams, moving to a different city or even dealing with a death can be tough, but somehow, it’s possible to find a way to get through these events without experiencing depression. It’s when the stress never seems to go away that you need to look deeper at what’s going on with you.
    Dealing with It
    So how do you handle the tough stuff? Here are some healthy suggestions:
    1. Get social. Find a small group to be a part of. This could include a therapy group on stress management, children of divorce, clubs at school, assertiveness training, etc.
    2. Get Going. Find new ways to deal with your situation. For instance, instead of withdrawing when you’re lonely, tell someone. Reach out. Make a new friend. When you’re angry, put your thoughts in a journal instead of cutting or lashing out (猛烈抨击) at someone. Think before you respond. But don’t stuff your emotions--cry, talk, sing, run.
    3. Get Physical. Exercise, proper diet, drinking lots of water and taking better care of your body can make a bid difference.
    4. Get direction. Set some new goals for yourself.
    But ...
    If your sadness doesn’t go away
    If you stuff your anger inside
    If your mood is always downcast
    If you’ve had a stressful event in your life
    If someone in your family has suffered from depression
    If you are stressed-out and anxious most of the time... then you may be experiencing true depression.
    Let’s Define It
    So what is depression?
    Depression is often more about anger turned inward than it is about sadness. But it’s usually expressed as sadness. Depression can happen at all ages, from childhood to old age, and it’s the United States’ No. 1 health problem.
    When someone is depressed, her behavior pattern change and she loses interest in activities she once enjoyed (like sports, music, friendships). The sadness usually lasts every day for most of the day and for two weeks or more.
    What triggers depression? A stressful event can certainly bring on depression, but some will say it happens without a specific cause. So how do you know if you’re just having a bad day or are really depressed? Depression affects your thoughts, moods, behavior and even your physical health. These changes often go unrecognized or are labeled as simply a bad case of the blues.
    Someone who’s truly battling depression will have extended periods of crying spells, feelings of helplessness (like not being able to change your situation) and hopelessness (like you’ll feel this way forever), irritation or agitation. A depressed person often withdraws from others. Depression seldom goes away by itself, and the greatest danger of depression is suicide. The risk of suicide increases if the depression isn’t treated.
    But here’s the good news: when treated properly, most people greatly improve and return to normal, daily activities.
    Now What ?
    What do I need to do? first, remember... one of the signs of a strong, intelligent person is to get help when you need it!
    You may not feel very strong, but in reality, it takes a lot of courage to step out and ask for help. The people who ask develop into healthier individuals. Tell someone you trust that you think you may be dealing with the symptoms of depression. Did you get that? It’s really, really important, so ’I’m going to repeat it: tell someone you trust that you think you may be dealing with the symptoms of depression.
    Next, get a complete physical exam from your doctor to make sure that your depression doesn’t have a hormonal or bodily cause. Tell your doctor all of the symptoms you’re experiencing. If the physician feels you need to see someone else, she might refer you to a mental health professional.
    And who could that be? Well, it might be a psychiatrist--a medical doctor who can do mental evaluations and prescribe medication. Or it might be a Christian therapist--a licensed psychologist, licensed professional counselor or a licensed clinical social worker who can do counseling with you to work through some of your tough issues.
    What about medication?
    When I first began counseling people, I didn’t recommend medication--mostly because I was not so informed as I needed to be. Over the years, though, I’ve seen the benefits medication gives. Today, there are some very effective medicines that can help relieve the symptoms of depression. When medication is combined with counseling to learn new, healthier thoughts and life skills, people become better.
    A psychiatrist or well-informed primary care physician can determine whether or not medication is needed based on the kind of depression you’re battling and how long you’ve been struggling with it. Usually, within four to eight weeks, a combination of medication and counseling can be very effective in treating depression. But sometimes treatment needs to continue for four to twelve months. Make sure that, after a period of time in the counseling process, you have a freedom and safety to talk about anything.
The greatest danger of depression is ______.
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答案suicide
解析 根据Let’s Define it部分第五段最后一句“depression seldom goes away by itself，and the greatest danger of depression is suicide．”可知应填suicide。
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