What Are the Symptoms of Depression in People with Chronic Illness?
Patients and their family members often overlook the symptoms of depression, assuming that feeling depressed is normal for someone struggling with a serious, chronic illness. Symptoms of depression are also frequently masked by the other medical conditions, resulting in treatment for the symptoms — but not the underlying cause of the symptoms — the depression. It is extremely important to treat both forms of illness at the same time. What Can Be Done to Treat Depression in People With Chronic Disease?