Depression and Medical Cannabis
What Is Depression? Depression is a mood disorder that is characterized by feelings of sadness, irritability, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in pleasurable activities. It impairs one’s ability to concentrate, poses difficulties in completing everyday tasks, and often leads to social withdrawal. Depression also results in persistent fatigue, changes in appetite, and disruptive sleep patterns with either an increase or decrease in the latter two. It is important to note that Depression is a mental illness and living with depression can be challenging for the person undergoing it. Only a mental health professional who is licensed can carry out psychological evaluations to offer a diagnosis. Depression can be treated with the right treatment with an aim of improving the quality of life. Symptoms of Depression Following are the Symptoms of depression:- Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness, or hopelessness Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters