|According to WebMD, common symptoms of depression can make work
and daily life almost impossible. Depression can skew your view
of the world, making everything seem hopeless. Depression can
make you feel utterly alone. But you're not. Major depression
affects about 14 million American adults or about 6.7% of the
population 18 or older in any given year. And the good news is a
lot of treatments work to reduce depression symptoms, and some
experts claim depression can be "cured" as well. Effects of
Depression You may already know some of the emotional and
psychological effects of depression. They include: - Feeling
sad, empty, hopeless, or numb. These feelings are with you most
of the day, every day. - Loss of interest in things you used to
enjoy. You might no longer bother with hobbies that you used to
love. You might not like being around friends. You might lose
interest in your partner. - Irritability or anxiety. You might
be short-tempered and find it hard to relax. - Trouble making
decisions. Depression c