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 How to Handle Depression What is Depression Signs of Depression Causes of Depression How to Address Depression  Practical Tools  What is Depression Depression is anger turned inward/toward oneself. It is a “normal” emotion. It’s an implosion vs an explosion. When it is severe, it can cause one to become immobilized. General/normative depression vs diagnosable Major Depressive Disorder. Signs of Depression Sleeping too much or being unable to sleep much. Over-eating or loss of appetite/noticeable weight gain, or weight loss. Losing interest or pleasure in activities one used to enjoy. Feeling tired or fatigued on a consistent/long-term basis, without a physical cause. Feeling sadness, irritable, emptiness, or hopelessness. Feeling worthless or excessive guilt. Difficulty with concentration, being forgetful, and unable to make simple decisions. Desire to “sleep and not wake up.” Thoughts of death or suicide. Suicidal gestures or attempts. Causes of Depression Disappointmen...