Does anyone have any reading materials on depression? I want to read up on it. thanks.
Time, there is a great resource that is free on about.com. About.com This particular link is part for helping someone else who is having depression issues. But there are tests and other helpfull things out there and they are free. I thought particular interest in the article is point 6. "6. Remember that the depressed person's behavior isn't indicative of the "real" person. The depressed person has impaired social skills. They may be withdrawn and shy or sullen and angry. When the depressed person lashes out in anger, it's because they're actually angry with themselves and the way they feel. You just happen to be there. When your spouse or significant other doesn't feel like having sex, don't take it personally. Loss of sex drive is a classic symptom of depression, as well as the medications used to treat it. It doesn't mean they don't love you."
But you may also want to look up Bi-polar disorder just to be aware of those symptoms as well. About.com is a very good resource.
