There is an important difference between feeling down and suffering from depression. When life disappoints us, when we lose a friend, when a loved one is seriously ill or dies it is natural to feel worried and sad. These events take the joy out of life, but usually most people bounce back in a short period of time. Sometimes we feel tired from working hard, or discouraged when faced with serious problems. But, if these …showed first 75 words of 838 total…

…showed last 75 words of 838 total…mineral that is used to control the manic phase of manic-depressive illness. In small doses it is also used to regulate the mood fluctuations of this bipolar disorder. Electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT, is considered most effective for depressions that do not respond to drug therapy. ECT is not widely used and is very controversial. It brings rapid relief from severe depression and can often prevent suicide. I am not sure exactly how this therapy works.