Depression is a serious mental illness that can interfere with a person's life. It can cause long-lasting and severe feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in activities. It can also cause physical symptoms of pain, appetite changes, and sleep problems.
Major depression is most likely to affect people between the ages of 45 and 65. “People in middle age are at the top of the bell curve for depression, but the people at each end of the curve, the very young and very old, may be at higher risk for severe depression,” says Walch.
* Why Depression happens?
While we don’t know exactly what causes depression, a number of things are often linked to its development. Depression usually results from a combination of recent events and other longer-term or personal factors, rather than one immediate issue or event.
* Changes in the brain :
Factors such as genetic vulnerability, severe life stressors, substances you may take (some medications, drugs and alcohol) and medical conditions can affect the way your brain regulates your moods.
* Low mood :
Low mood is an emotional state characterised by sadness, anxiety, low self-esteem, tiredness, and frustration.A low mood should lift after a few days, but if it lasts longer than about 2 weeks, it may be a sign of depression.
* Bad mood on the way towards death :
It's very common to experience feelings of anger after the loss of a loved one. ... We have no control over death, and so it's normal to feel anger. But it can be one of the most confusing feelings to experience at such a time. People expect to feel sad, lonely or tearful.
Limerence: An addiction to love
For some people, lovesickness goes beyond butterflies: It may also induce physical effects, such as heart palpitations, shortness of breath, stomach pain, loss of sleep, and depression. People get irritated when their lover calls them as brother when they love them secretly.
* How can it be treated?
Depression is among the most treatable of mental disorders. Between 80% and 90% percent of people with depression eventually respond well to treatment. Almost all patients gain some relief from their symptoms.Medications and psychotherapy are effective for most people with depression. Eat healthy, Exercise, get in a routine and set goals,
sleep well, challenging negative thoughts can bring you out from depression.
What does depression mean to you? Is it similar to happiness? Or is it the absence of mental health? Plse comment ❤️. Let's know how reacting in depressed mood ruins your life in few situations......
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