State of despair

rookietrucker · May 20, 2009

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[/FONT]Deluge of bad economic news fuels increased symptoms of anxiety and depression

sometimes depression can creep in quietly and then you realize, man, im feelin pretty depressed, says carlos haeussler, a trucker from citrus springs, fla. it can feel like a dark cloud hangs over you and a heavy weight is on your head and shoulders. Almost like the weight of the world at times. when haeussler is in a state of depression, he says, his desire to drive is very low.

Nearly 10 percent of all people in the united states suffer from depression, and truckers may have an even higher risk than the general population. Risk factors for depression read like a long-haul truckers job description: Loneliness, job isolation, long hours, lack of control over schedule, limited access to physical and mental health care, lack of respect on the job and separation from friends and family. Add anxiety over worsening economic news, and those prone to depressive disorders may find themselves with more than a small case of the blues.

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crazy cat · Jun 1, 2009

Good and needy post.
If someone is prescribed a medication to help them through their depression they should not be afraid to take it.

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