Depression is a mood disorder that causes a prolonged feeling of sadness and loss of interest in humans. Depression can be mild or severe, short-lived or long-lasting depending on how a depressed person is helped and heals. Some people are affected by depression only once, while others may experience it multiple times. Depression can lead to suicide but this can be avoided when a depressed person gets the right support.
Causes Of Depression
Depression can manifest as a response to trauma like, the death of a family member or loved one, abuse, stress, violence of any kind, Genetics and sometimes the causes of depression are unknown.
Depression in Humans
Depression manifest in humans as a temporary or elongated phase of sadness or moodiness.
Some people might say they feel unhappy all the time with no zeal to do anything while others might say they want to end it all as they are tired of living because they feel unhappy all the time. People who are depressed poses great threat to themselves and should not be allowed to be alone until they have been therapized to avoid stories that touches the heart in future.
Just because a person seems sad doesn’t necessarily mean they are depressed But if the sadness becomes elongated or interferes with normal social activities, interests, school, work or family life, it may mean they need therapy.
NOTE: Only a doctor or a mental health professional can diagnose depression.
Signs and symptoms of depression
Physical Depression
- Extreme fatigue and exhaustion
- Weakness
- Shivering at all times
- Insomnia
- Loss of appetite
- Unnecessary body pains and aches
- Self inflicted harm
Psychological Depression
- Persistent feeling of loneliness
- Elongated sadness
- Severe anxiety
- Suicidal thoughts
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Ways you can help a depressed person
- Talk to them; Find out what is happening to them, how they are feeling and what could have triggered them.
- Spend time with them; Bond with them, Create happy memories with them, Find out what they love to do and do it with them.
- Book therapy sessions with a professional mental health professional on their behalf.
