Clinical depression is very common. Over nine million Americans are diagnosed with clinical depression at some point in their lives. Many more people suffer from clinical depression because they do not seek treatment. They may feel that depression is a personal weakness, or try to cope with their symptoms alone. On the other hand, some people are comfortable with admitting their symptoms and seeking help. Such a discrepancy may account for the differences in reported …showed first 75 words of 599 total…

…showed last 75 words of 599 total…women and 10% of men will have one or more episodes of clinical depression during their lifetimes. The chances of recovery from clinical depression are very good! Almost all clinical depression sufferers who get treatment recover from their episode of depression. The recovery from this episode can be as high as 85% for people who complete several different treatments. As one improves, they will expect to notice an improved appetite, increased energy levels, and finally, improved sleep.