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The key characteristics of depression can include feeling:
* self-disparaging
* dispirited, gloomy, blue
* convinced that life has no meaning or value
* pessimistic about the future
* unable to experience enjoyment or satisfaction
* unable to become interested or involved
* slow, lacking in initiative Obviously there are plenty of other of symptoms that can arise as a result of depression and it is always worth seeking the advice of a medical professional if you are concerned or unsure. A good starting point is taking a test on depression. This website provides a free test on depression, anxiety and stress - http://www.DepressionAnxietyStressTest.com The test may be useful in helping you to better identify your symptoms.
What else can I help you with?
Why is marijuana a depressant drug?
It isn't. According to the DEA cannabis is classified separately from depressants and stimulants, most likely because the effects of cannabis fit in to both categories.
What group of drugs does alcohol come from?
alcohol is under the category of depressants
When you take depressants does it make you more depressed?
You don't take depressants. You take anti-depressants, which counters being depressed.
Depressants are drugs that are used to fight depression?
no, that would be ANTI-depressants....
What is true about depressants?
Depressants slow (or depress) the actions of the lungs, heart, and other organs.
Which part of the body do depressants affect?
Depressants slow (or depress) the functioning of the entire body.
What groups of drugs have the opposite effect on the brain hallucinogens and stimulants opiates and sedatives stimulants and depressants depressants and opiates Why?
Stimulants and depressants have opposite effects on the brain. Stimulants activate the central nervous system, while depressants (as their name implies) depress it.
Is LSD depressants?
No.
How does depressants affect the heart rate?
depressants affect the heart rate by its heart rate
How do stimulants and depressants affect nerve activity?
stimulants increase activity and depressants decrease activity.
Why should CNS depressants be used sparingly in older adults?
CNS depressants should be administered to elderly individuals with care, as these individuals have a reduced ability to metabolize CNS depressants.
Why are depressants often considered antidepressants?
Anti-depressants are named for their ability to treat depression (anti-depression). But in order for these medications to work, they typically decrease or "depress" the ability of the central nervous system (CNS) to respond to stimuli. For that reason, "depressants" are used as anti-depressants.
