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Depression
(major depressive disorder)
Depression is marked by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest
which characterizes major depression. The changes are self-esteem, daily
behavior, sleep, and appetite. It affects how a person thinks, feels, and
behaves which can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems
Depression is a common and serious mental illness. According to the
World Health Organization (WHO), 350 million people worldwide suffer
from depression. .
Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness, or hopelessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities
Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much
Tiredness and lack of energy, so even small tasks take extra effort
Anxiety, agitation, or restlessness
Slowed thinking, speaking, or body movements
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or self-blame
Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions & remembering things
Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts
Depression Symptoms
Although depression may occur only once during your life, people
typically have multiple episodes. During these episodes, symptoms
occur most of the day, nearly every day and may include:
Causes of Depression?
Lots of things can increase the chance of depression, including the following
Abuse. Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse can make you more vulnerable to depression
later in life.
Age. People who are elderly are at higher risk of depression. That can be made worse by
other factors, such as living alone and having a lack of social support.
Certain medications. Some drugs, such as isotretinoin (used to treat acne), the antiviral drug
interferon-alpha, and corticosteroids, can increase your risk of depression.
Conflict. Depression in someone who has the biological vulnerability to it may result from
personal conflicts or disputes with family members or friends.
Death or a loss. Sadness or grief after the death or loss of a loved one, though natural, can
increase the risk of depression.
Gender. Women are about twice as likely as men to become depressed. No one's sure why.
The hormonal changes that women go through at different times of their lives may play a
role.
and why?
Clinical investigation shows that a substantial amount of
clients are not satisfied with the result as their
expectation is complete remission of the symptoms.
Even with depression counseling or online
depression therapy, a complete remission of
symptoms with no chances of relapse is very difficult.
How difficult is it to
deal with depression
Coping with Depression
1. Do things that make you feel good
2. Get moving - Are you finding difficulty in getting out of
bed? Doing the simplest task is taking out all of your
energy? Well, It is absolutely normal to feel this way.
3. Dealing with Negative thoughts
4. Eating healthy - Our diet is an important
component of mental health.
5. Sunlight - Yes!! You read that correctly. When our skin gets
a healthy dose of sunlight, we are likely to experience some
tangible benefits.
6. Take Professional help - Go for mental health counseling
Be positive.
Depression counseling or online
depression therapy can be beneficial in
coping with depression or dealing with
depression.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression
https://www.betterlyf.com/articles/depression/how-to-deal-with-
depression/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Management_of_depression
Reference

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What is depression?

  • 1. Depression (major depressive disorder) Depression is marked by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest which characterizes major depression. The changes are self-esteem, daily behavior, sleep, and appetite. It affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves which can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems Depression is a common and serious mental illness. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. .
  • 2. Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness, or hopelessness Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much Tiredness and lack of energy, so even small tasks take extra effort Anxiety, agitation, or restlessness Slowed thinking, speaking, or body movements Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or self-blame Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions & remembering things Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts Depression Symptoms Although depression may occur only once during your life, people typically have multiple episodes. During these episodes, symptoms occur most of the day, nearly every day and may include:
  • 3. Causes of Depression? Lots of things can increase the chance of depression, including the following Abuse. Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse can make you more vulnerable to depression later in life. Age. People who are elderly are at higher risk of depression. That can be made worse by other factors, such as living alone and having a lack of social support. Certain medications. Some drugs, such as isotretinoin (used to treat acne), the antiviral drug interferon-alpha, and corticosteroids, can increase your risk of depression. Conflict. Depression in someone who has the biological vulnerability to it may result from personal conflicts or disputes with family members or friends. Death or a loss. Sadness or grief after the death or loss of a loved one, though natural, can increase the risk of depression. Gender. Women are about twice as likely as men to become depressed. No one's sure why. The hormonal changes that women go through at different times of their lives may play a role.
  • 4. and why? Clinical investigation shows that a substantial amount of clients are not satisfied with the result as their expectation is complete remission of the symptoms. Even with depression counseling or online depression therapy, a complete remission of symptoms with no chances of relapse is very difficult. How difficult is it to deal with depression
  • 6. 1. Do things that make you feel good 2. Get moving - Are you finding difficulty in getting out of bed? Doing the simplest task is taking out all of your energy? Well, It is absolutely normal to feel this way. 3. Dealing with Negative thoughts 4. Eating healthy - Our diet is an important component of mental health. 5. Sunlight - Yes!! You read that correctly. When our skin gets a healthy dose of sunlight, we are likely to experience some tangible benefits. 6. Take Professional help - Go for mental health counseling
  • 8. Depression counseling or online depression therapy can be beneficial in coping with depression or dealing with depression.