October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer is a serious illness that affects many women around the world. Serious illness can take a toll on one’s emotional health as well. Studies have estimated that depression is prevalent among women with breast cancer anywhere between 2% to 40%.
Symptoms of Depression:
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persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood
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loss of interest or pleasure in activities
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restlessness, irritability, or excessive crying
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feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, hopelessness, pessimism
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sleeping too much or too little, early-morning awakening appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain
