Am I depressed? Signs you’re suffering from depression – and what to do about it

Clinical depression: The warning signs and symptoms - and what to do if you are suffering from them

by Kayleigh Dray |

Published on25th March 2015 at 3.49pm

Am I depressed? Signs youu2019re suffering from depression - and what to do about it

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Flatulence is a totally normal and common occurrence, with men passing wind on average 14-25 times a day and women 7-12 times. Excessive wind can be embarrassing and inconvenient for obvious reasons, but it can also be painful too.Try and help yourself by eating less sugary food and more fruits and vegetables. Drink plenty of water and eat more foods such as bananas and potatoes which are (according to the NHS) more easily digested.

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Cystitis is a common problem, particularly amongst young women. More serious cases can be treated with antibiotics, but milder (though still painful) cases can be remedied with plenty of water and cranberry tea, as well as cutting out alcohol and acidic foods. You can also cut your risk of developing an infection by drinking plenty of water and urinating after sex. It is thought that sexual intercourse pushes bacteria up the urethra (lovely!) causing a nasty infection. Ouch!

Cystitis is a common problem, particularly amongst young women. More serious cases can be treated with antibiotics, but milder (though still painful) cases can be remedied with plenty of water and cranberry tea, as well as cutting out alcohol and acidic foods. You can also cut your risk of developing an infection by drinking plenty of water and urinating after sex. It is thought that sexual intercourse pushes bacteria up the urethra (lovely!) causing a nasty infection

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Thrush is a very common condition and affects most women (and some men!) at some point in their lives. It occurs when a yeast-like fungus called candida (which we ALL have in our bodies) multiplies and becomes imbalanced. Symptoms include vaginal itching, swelling and an unpleasant discharge. You can treat the condition with over-the-counter creams, pessaries and tablets. If it persists then visit your GP.

Thrush is a very common condition and affects most women (and some men!) at some point in their lives. It occurs when a yeast-like fungus called candida (which we ALL have in our bodies) multiplies and becomes imbalanced. Symptoms include vaginal itching, swelling and an unpleasant discharge. You can treat the condition with over-the-counter creams, pessaries and tablets. If it persists then visit your GP

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Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) can be embarrassing, but you don't have to suffer in perpetually moist silence. Medicated deodorants can help keep damp patches at bay, and regularly washing sweaty feet and changing your socks an extra time a day can help aid stinky feet- a common side effect of excessive sweating. If your sweating is causing you concern it may be a symptom of a more serious medical condition. Anxiety disorders and heart disorders can often cause excessive sweating, and night sweats are definitely something to visit your doctor about.

Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) can be embarrassing, but you don't have to suffer in perpetually moist silence. Medicated deodorants can help keep damp patches at bay, and regularly washing sweaty feet and changing your socks an extra time a day can help aid stinky feet- a common side effect of excessive sweating. If your sweating is causing you concern it may be a symptom of a more serious medical condition. Anxiety disorders and heart disorders can often cause excessive sweating, and night sweats are definitely something to visit your doctor about

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This is an issue that women of all ages can suffer from, but is more common for women on medication and going through the menopause. Childbirth, breastfeeding and some cancer treatments can also cause vaginal dryness. A way to help remedy this is to use a suitable lubricant during sex to help avoid intercourse becoming painful, plus this is an excuse to indulge in plenty of foreplay. Your doctor can also diagnose oestrogen hormone therapy to help get yourself back to normal.

This is an issue that women of all ages can suffer from, but is more common for women on medication and going through the menopause. Childbirth, breastfeeding and some cancer treatments can also cause vaginal dryness. A way to help remedy this is to use a suitable lubricant during sex to help avoid intercourse becoming painful, plus this is an excuse to indulge in plenty of foreplay. Your doctor can also diagnose oestrogen hormone therapy to help get yourself back to normal

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Sometimes your stomach just doesn't agree with what you have been eating and decides to rapidly expel it from your body in the form of diarrhoea. It's unpleasant and more often than not inconvenient. You need to make sure that you rehydrate yourself as your body loses lots of fluid during a stomach upset. Rehydration sachets (available from your chemist) are a great way to help you keep your fluid levels up. Also avoid spicy foods and stick to more bland meals for a couple of days. If you are suffering from regular bouts of diarrhoea, you may want to visit your GP as this could be a sign of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) or another medical condition.

Sometimes your stomach just doesn't agree with what you have been eating and decides to rapidly expel it from your body in the form of diarrhoea. It's unpleasant and more often than not inconvenient. You need to make sure that you rehydrate yourself as your body loses lots of fluid during a stomach upset. Rehydration sachets (available from your chemist) are a great way to help you keep your fluid levels up. Also avoid spicy foods and stick to more bland meals for a couple of days. If you are suffering from regular bouts of diarrhoea, you may want to visit your GP as this could be a sign of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) or another medical condition

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If you shave or wax then ingrown hairs are an inevitability, even more so if your hair is naturally curly. If you have an ingrown hair the first rule is DON'T pick at it! This will cause it to become infected. Instead, keep it clean and bathe it in a salt water solution.

If you shave or wax then ingrown hairs are an inevitability, even more so if your hair is naturally curly. If you have an ingrown hair the first rule is DON'T pick at it! This will cause it to become infected. Instead, keep it clean and bathe it in a salt water solution

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Usually children fall victim to the dreaded nits, but any parent will tell you those pesky insects don't discriminate and WILL set up home in your hair given the chance.If your child has caught headlice, avoid embarrassment by checking your own hair at the same time as you little one.Use a nit comb over the bath, and any little critters will soon make themselves known to you.You can treat hair with a special treatment picked up from most chemists. We can't promise that it's pleasant but it does the trick.

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Acne is not just for hormonal teenagers, the condition can occur at any stage in life. It's caused when excess sebum is produced in the skin, causing bacteria to grow. The best way to treat this is by regularly washing the skin with gentle facial wash. Treat spots with an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory gel and DON'T touch them!

Acne is not just for hormonal teenagers, the condition can occur at any stage in life. It's caused when excess sebum is produced in the skin, causing bacteria to grow. The best way to treat this is by regularly washing the skin with gentle facial wash

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