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Now, on to this Episode where we talk about Depression and Stroke.

Depression is a common consequence of stroke. Since sudden shock, disability and changes in lifestyle it is usually expected as well, many times it is taken as “expected behavior” and ignored. However, it is important to differentiate between a sad feeling that lasts for some time and depression that may require clinical intervention.

Common symptoms of depression include:

• Persistent sad, anxious or “empty”      mood
• Restlessness and irritability,      anxiety, agitation
• Feelings of hopelessness,      pessimism, guilt, worthlessness or helplessness, Loss of interest or      pleasure in hobbies and activities, including sex, general fatigue
• Decreased energy and fatigue, and      feeling “slowed down”
• Difficulty concentrating,      remembering and making decisions
• Insomnia, sleep disturbances,      early-morning awakening or oversleeping
• Appetite and/or weight changes
• Thoughts of death or suicide, or      suicide attempts.
• Hallucinations

One is more likely to have depression if one :

• had a previous mental      illness,
• had a previous condition that      affected how one thinks , such as a traumatic brain injury
• Lives alone.

Strokes that cause a high degree of physical disability and neurological problems also raise risk of depression. While depression can have a variety of symptoms as above, most of these are generally between three to six months of a stroke.

Every case of post-stroke depression can have different symptoms. Most symptoms appear between three to six months after a stroke. And if at least five of above persist for two weeks or more a diagnosis of depression is indicated.

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For more information, hear in or see the post at https://strokesupport.in/depression .

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That is all for this episode. Stay safe and well !