11th of April, 2017
Dealing with Depression:
Depression, also known as clinical depression, can affect people from all backgrounds and genders. Depression is a mood disorder that causes negative feelings of sadness, hopelessness, anxiety and worthlessness.
These are just some of the feelings that occur during depression. There are other factors that occur with depression and it varies from person to person.
Some of the other symptoms of depression are: trouble sleeping (sleeping too much or too little), loss of appetite or overeating, irritability, lack of energy, loss of interest in hobbies or people, thoughts of death, anxiety, low energy, fatigue.
An individual can not just "get over" depression. It is a difficult feeling that some people may not even be able to recognize themselves until confirmed by a healthcare professional. The direct causes are unknown but the link seems to be genetic as well as environmental. Certain medications and life traumas can induce depression in someone who has never had it before. Depression is also most likely to occur in those individuals whose family members had a history of depression. Depression is also very common in the geriatric population and those with dementia.Some ways of dealing with depression can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, anti-depressant medications and Electroconvulsive therapy. Exercise and getting a lot of sunlight can increase feel-good neurotransmitters and can also help fight depression. If you feel like you may be experiencing some of these symptoms, talk to a mental health professional. Not all individuals require medications or intensive therapy. Every person will require a different combination of treatment to help you live a happier and healthier life.