define: From time to time we all suffer from sadness, despair, and disgust. These symptoms usually clear up within a week or two and don't make much of a difference in our lives. Sometimes this sadness starts for a reason and sometimes it starts without any reason. Usually, we cope with this sadness by ourselves. Sometimes this sadness is cured by talking to friends and does not require any treatment.
- A feeling of sadness that lasts for a long time and does not go away
- The intensity of depression is so great that it affects the daily routine of life.
What does depression feel like?
The severity of depression is much deeper and more painful than the simple sadness that we all feel from time to time. Its duration is also much longer than normal depression and lasts for months. The following symptoms indicate depression. Not every patient has all the symptoms, but if you have at least four of these symptoms, it is likely that you are suffering from depression.
- Feeling sad and depressed all or most of the time
- Do not take interest in the things and activities that you are interested in first, do not take pleasure in anything
- Feeling physically or mentally weak, feeling very tired
- Not being able to pay attention to daily tasks or things
- Feeling inferior to others, having low self-esteem
- Blaming yourself for the little things of the past, thinking of yourself as worthless and ineffective
- Disillusionment with the future
- Having suicidal thoughts or attempting suicide
- Sleep disturbance
- Loss of appetite
Why does depression happen?
Some people may or may not have a specific cause for depression. Many people who are sad and suffer from depression do not understand the reason for their sadness. However, their depression sometimes becomes so severe that they need help and treatment.
Life matters
It is normal to feel depressed for a while after a traumatic event such as the death of a loved one, divorce, or job loss. For the next few weeks we people keep thinking and talking about it. Then after some time we accept the fact and go back to our daily life. But some people out of this sadness. They are not able to come out and suffer from depression.
Circumstances
If we are lonely, we don't have friends around us, we suffer from mental stress, or we suffer from a lot of physical exhaustion, the risk of developing depression increases in these situations.
Physical ailments
People who are physically ill are at increased risk of developing depression. These diseases can be life-threatening, such as cancer or heart disease, or they can be chronic and painful, such as joint pain or respiratory diseases. Young people are more likely to develop depression after a viral infection such as the flu.
Personality
Depression can happen to anyone at any time, but some people are more prone to depression than others. The reason for this can be our personality and also the conditions and experiences of childhood.
Inheritance
Depression is more common in some families. For example, if one of your parents has a depressive illness, you are eight times more likely to develop depression than the general population.
What is manic depression or bipolar disorder?
About 10 percent of people with severe depression also have episodes of panic attacks where they feel overly happy for no reason and are doing more than normal. This rapid attack is called mania and the illness is called bipolar disorder. The rate of this disease is equal in males and females and the disease runs in some families.
Is depression another name for a person's personal weakness?
Depression is a disease just like diabetes is a disease and high blood pressure is a disease. This disease can happen to any person no matter how strong he is on the inside. Just as patients with other illnesses deserve compassion and treatment, depression patients deserve compassion and treatment, not criticism and ridicule.
How can you help yourself with depression?
• Don't keep your emotional state a secret.
If you hear bad news, share it with someone close to you and let them know how you feel inside. Often times, repeating the words of grief in front of a close person, crying, and talking about it will lighten the burden of the heart.
• Do physical work.
Get some exercise, even if it's just a half-hour walk every day. Exercise also improves physical health and sleep. Keep yourself busy with something or the other even if it is household chores. This keeps one's mind away from painful thoughts.
• Eat good food.
Eating a balanced diet is important even if your heart doesn't want to eat it. Fresh fruits and vegetables are the most beneficial. In depression, people stop eating, which depletes the body of vitamins and worsens the condition.
Don't worry about not being able to sleep. Even if you can't sleep, lying down and watching TV or listening to the radio will give you peace of mind and reduce your anxiety.
•Try to address the cause of depression.
If you think you know the cause of your depression, writing it down and thinking about how to fix it can help ease the depression.
•Don't despair.
Keep reminding yourself that:
Other people have gone through what you are going through.
One day you will get over your depression even if it doesn't feel like it right now.
How can depression be treated?
Depression can be treated with talk (psychotherapy), with antidepressant medications, and with both. Depending on the nature of your depression symptoms, their severity, and your circumstances, it may be advisable to use medication or psychotherapy. Mild and moderate depression can be treated with psychotherapy, but if the depression is more severe, medication becomes necessary.
Talk Therapy (Psychotherapy)
Many people with depression feel better by sharing their feelings with someone they trust. Sometimes it is difficult to share your feelings with relatives or friends. In such a case it is easier to talk to a psychologist. Treatment through psychotherapy takes time. You will usually see a psychologist for one hour per week and this can last anywhere from 5 weeks to 30 weeks.
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