Friday, August 28, 2015

Understanding Depression

Depression is a bad mood and lasts for a certain period. When depressed we feel sad prolonged, hopelessness, no motivation to move, lose interest in things that used to be entertaining, and blame themselves.

Everyone has felt sad, but when we are depressed, sad mood that lasts for weeks or even months. This condition will greatly affect the feelings, behaviours, and patterns of thinking.

Understanding Depression


Many people assume that depression is something trivial and could disappear by itself, when in fact depression is a form of a disease that is more than just a temporary emotional changes. Depression is not a condition that can be changed quickly or directly.

Due to depression, everyday activities such as going to school or work becomes unpleasant. Even to maintain a relationship with another person and the family it was so heavy. Depression can make you feel life is of no use, it can even trigger the patient to commit suicide.

According to the WHO, at least 350 million people suffering from depression in the world. There are still many people with depression who do not admit their condition, so never addressed or at least discussed. Depression is more common in women than in men.

There are nearly one million people worldwide commit suicide due to depression. It is estimated that of the twenty people who intend to commit suicide, one of them ends up dead.

Emergent Symptoms in Patients with Depression
And also influence depression symptoms vary in different people. Here are some of the psychological symptoms that arise as a result of depression:

  • Loss of appetite to enjoy the hobby.
  • Feeling sad is prolonged.
  • Easy to feel anxious.
  • Felt life was hopeless.
  • Easy to cry.
  • Feel so guilty.
  • Not confident.
  • Being very sensitive or irritable towards those around.
  • There is no motivation to do anything.


Physical symptoms of depression:

  • Agency always feel tired.
  • Disturbances in sleep patterns.
  • Feel the pain.
  • Not in the mood to have sex.
  • Without proper handling and treatment, depression can disrupt relationships with those around you. For severe depression or severe, depression can result in a loss of passion for life and a desire to commit suicide.


When feeling some of the symptoms of depression that last more than a few days, see a doctor immediately so that the recovery process can begin and finish.

Causes of Depression
None of the specific causes of depression. Depression is triggered by a combination of several factors. If in your family health history there are people who suffer from depression, there is a tendency for you to experience it too. Some of the factors that can lead to depression, among others:

Or significant tragic events like the loss of a person or even a job.

  • Give birth.
  • Financial Problem.
  • Socially isolated.
  • Childhood trauma.
  • Dependence on drugs and / or alcohol.

In addition to the above matters, some medical conditions can also trigger depression in sufferers such as coronary heart disease, an underactive thyroid gland, and as a result of injuries to the head before.

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