If you're suffering from depression, we do not want you to go through it alone and want you to be happy. You deserve joy. Visit our 'Need help' page.
Did you know females are twice more likely to get a depression episode than males?
Depression
Sadness and grief are normal human emotions. They're common feelings that we recieve and they're not permanent. Unlike depression which is much more. Depression is diagnosed as a mood disorder or major depressive disorder. It's not a disease, but it does have an impact. It negatively impacts the way you think, act, feel and deal with tough times. Stirring up feelings of sadness and/or loss of interest in activities you enjoy. It can affect people no matter their difference; your siblings, grandparents, family friends, aunty, uncles or even yourself. According to heathline.com, it's estimated that 16.2 million of adults in the U.S have experienced at least one major depressive episode in a given year. Not everyone experiences it the same because of our differences and there are different ways to get through it to suit everybody.
Left unreated it can lead to serious problems within to a persons health. Placing their life at risk. Forunately its treatable. There are treatmeants to suit eveybodies differences.
What does depression look like?
Cause we aren't all the same, spotting whether a person has depression will be easier or more difficult depending on a person.Signs of depression:
- Sad, empty or anxious feeling continues over-time without getting better or going away. Feeling hopeless, helpless, worthless or guilty about yourself or your life, thinking a lot about failures or losses and that nothing good can happen.
- Irritable and cranky, being more restless than usual. Trouble concentrating on the simple things like reading, watching TV.
- Less interested in activities, games or hobbies that you once enjoyed doing. Having little or no desire to participate in them.
- Less energetic feeling tired and thinkng slower. Daily tasks become too much to handle and most things are overwhelming.
- Change in appetite where over-eating or not geeling hungry comes into place.
How to treat it:
Being depressed can make you feel helpless. Do not give in to the lies being depressed will tell you. You are not alone. We are here to help. We want to help. Visit our 'Need help' page and give us chat.Tips to feel better:
- Excercise It boosts feel-good chemicals caled endorphins. Regular excercise encourages the brain to rewire itself in positive ways. Try a few walks in the fresh air.
- Get enough sleep Depression makes it hard to sleep which makes it worse. Try not to nap during the day and set a time where you must go to bed and wake up. Before sleeping stay away from devices and distractions.
- Be aware of what you watch or listen to Lisening, watching movies or reading books affects how you feel. Listening to depressing songs will not make feel better. Instead watch movies or read books about positivity, hope, joy or just stay away from it all together.There is no such thing as "I just like the beat" unless it's instrumental
- Change negative thoughts In your fight with depression, it's all about the mind. Being Christian I was able to fight back thoughts like "I'm not good enough", "Nobody likes you", "I'm a weirdo" with what God says I am which is 100% true; "I am beautifully and wonderfully made, accepted, called to be a saint, I am chosen, wanted and have a purpose", "In Christ Jesus I have wisdom, righteousness, santification, and redemption"
- Have gratitude Look at what's there; your limbs, body parts, priveledges, rights, lungs, brain. Be thankful for it and think positive.
- Try get back into what you enjoyed It's hard to do what you once enjoyed because you don't feel like it but with your strength which is loads(even more if you have a relationship with Jesus) try do it
What causes it?
There causes for depression. Our brains, hormones and genetics could probably play a role. A few causes are low-self-esteem, disorders, physical or sexual abuse, health problems like diabetes or cancer, alcohol or drug use, addictions, certain prescription medications, family history of depression and/or age, gender, race, and geography according to healthline.com.