3/13 Depression

* tiptoe around: carefully avoid discussing or dealing with a difficult or sensitive subject.  쉬쉬하다, 매우 조심하다
ex> I won't tiptoe around the issue.
ex> We have to tiptoe around the subject in front of her.

* be aware of: ~을 알다
* detrimental [_|detrɪ^|mentl]: damaging, 해로운
ex> This mistake is detrimental to business.
ex> Too much junk food is detrimental to your health.

* take action: 조치를 취하다
* manageable: 관리할 수 있는, 다루기 쉬운
ex> The group of students are well-behaved and manageable.

* find something helpful: ~이 도움이 되다
* part of the reason: 이유의 한 부분,
ex> Part of reason I don't want to go is because of her.

* stigma: 오명   ex> There is no longer any stigma attached to being divorced.

* go at something: to make great efforts to do sth; to work hard and with enthusiasm at sth.   ~을 착수하다, ~에 뛰어들다   ex> They went at the job as if their lives depended on it.
cf> go at somebody: to attack sb.   ex> He went at me like a wild animal.


@ Keep your chin up.  기운 내!

1. I don't eat meat often.
2. Do we have to tiptoe around that issue?
3. Diabetes are is a manageable disease.
4. They are part of reason of our success.


@ Related Topic>> http://endoscopist-myenglishstudy.blogspot.kr/2011/09/929-depression.html

9/29 Depression

DIALOG>> Depression is the main cause for suicides.

I heard Korea has the highest suicide rate in the OECD.
ex> High suicide rates is a problem to be dealt with.

Depression is the main cause for suicides.

People who have depression should get professional help.

I went to a shrink and got some counseling,. I also took some anti-depressants.
* shrink: (slang) (humorous) a psychiatrist or psychologist
* anti-depressant: a drug used to treat depression


RESPONSE>> Talk about depression.

Depression is a psychological condition that can seriously affect a person's life.

There are mild cases where people experience mood swings, loss of appetite, and lack of energy.
* mood swing: having moods that change quickly and often, = moody
ex> There's medicine for those with mood swings.

Severe cases of depression can easily result in suicidal urges.
* suicidal urge: 자살 충동
ex> There's a big difference between mild and severe allergies.
ex> He was treated for his suicidal urges.

People who suffer from depression must seek medical attention.
* seek medical attention: 의학적 도움을 받다.

Counseling sessions with psychiatrists can make a big difference.
* make a big difference: 큰 차이를 유발하다.
ex> Let's all make a big difference in the world.

Anti-depressants can also help patients overcome certain symptoms.

Many of those suicide cases result from depression.

People need to be more aware that depression is a medical condition that needs to be treated, just like a physical illness.


@ Let me get back to you on that.  나중에 다시 알려 줄께.

1. The accident really affect my life.
2. He experienced mood swing after he lost his job.
3. See a doctor if you have suicidal urges.
4. I believe we can make a big difference in the world.