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Most serious symptoms

As the continuum spirals downward, the symptoms become more severe.

Social withdrawal will frequently intensify feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness and helplessness which generally accompany a depressive episode. Depression, particularly in an individual spending a lot of time alone, tends to feed on itself, becoming more severe and the feelings more overwhelming.

It is at this point that the individual, if the depression is severe enough, may turn to thoughts of suicide. “This is the most serious symptom of depression,” Mr. Nettles emphasized. “It is fatal if successful, and if unsuccessful, may cause permanent physical and/or mental disa

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