Depression
There can be multiple factors which contribute to a person developing depression:
- Depression can develop from internal, or biological, factors (which are associated with biochemical changes in the body and brain)
- It also develop from external factors such as a personal tragedy or the loss of a loved one.
- It could also be brought on by long-term stress in one's situation/circumstances.
Symptoms of Depression
- Frequently crying for an uknown reason.
- Constantly being negative towards the self and blaming others for thier advierse situations in life.
- Thoughts of suicide or talking about it with others
- Disturbances in one's sleeping pattern, for example, constantly waking up at night
- Dramatic eating pattern changes, for example, experiencing a loss of appetite or overeating
- Persistent fatigue and sleepiness during working hours
- Slowed speech, for example, the inability to undertake continuous conversation
- May have a distorted preception of self, and imagining that other people are thinking about them constantly
- Constantly criticising self and others
- Loss of enjoyment of previously fun activities, for example, the loss of interest in socializing with family and friends
- Wanting to become a prominant figure like a prime minister or a famous person and believing that it is easliy achieved
Depression Facts and Myths
Here are some interesting depression facts and myths.
Anxiety Depression
Anxiety Depression occurs when both anxiety and depression co-exist together in an individual’s psyche.
Online Depression Help
Try online depression help which may consist of tests or information for you to evaluate whether you are feeling depressed or not.
