WHAT IS DEPRESSION?

What is depression? - the definition.

DEPRESSION is an emotional illness and can be described as a persistent state of sadness/sad mood, resulting in a lack of interest in normally enjoyable activities and/or life itself.

It often distorts the sufferer's sense of reality and can leave them with feelings of helplessness and a willingness to die.

"CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION"

"WHY AM I DEPRESSED?"" DEPRESSION CAUSES

Medically, the condition is brought upon by some imbalance in the brain. The most common social factor contributing to depression is loss - either due to

the death of a loved one,

death of a breadwinner,

divorce,

a break-up,

separation,

loss of income/employment or

loss of property.

Other factors that can cause a person to be depressed are extreme loneliness, guilt and anxiety. Stressful living conditions, and poverty contribute and lead to increased sadness in our societies today.

"HOW CAN I TELL I'M TRULY DEPRESSED?"

Symptoms of depression include:

Unexplained loss of weight or a change in weight (due to loss of appetite or a change in eating habits);

Lack of sleep or a change in sleeping patterns;

A sense of worthlessless, helplessness and/or guilt; and

Suicidal thoughts/tendencies.

If you or a loved one has been in a sad state for longer than two weeks, with any of the symptoms above, it would be

advisable to seek medical assistance immediately. Depression can be managed with medication and there are a lot of herbal remedies on the market too. Speak to your doctor/specialist practioner.

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ALL ABOUT POSTNATAL DEPRESSION

STOP FINANCIAL STRAIN: SEEK DEBT COUNSELING

COPING WITH DEPRESSIVE MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS

LONELINESS IS ONE 'MENOPAUSAL' SYMPTOM

GRIEF COUNSELING TO AVOID DEPRESION

AGRRESSION CAN BE A SIGN OF EMOTIONAL PAIN

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People in arranged marriages often feel trapped & unhappy

People need not feel depressed in a relationship

Depression can be associated with kids leaving home

Dealing with loss due to divorce

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