Depression is defined as prolonged feelings of sadness and a loss of interest in activities. But depression can manifest differently for each individual, although, there may be similar symptoms such as sadness and the loss of interest in once enjoyable activities or hobbies. It is much more than just feeling sad though and there are other feelings someone can experience while depressed such as anger, low self-esteem, and worthlessness.
For me, depression is a combination of many different feelings and behaviors since there are other components involved in my depression. One component I have is anxiety which can make my depression worse. Anxiety stops me from doing many things because I fear them to the point I will not try new things. I do not like being around many people at a time, so this limits my social activities bringing more feelings of despair and loneliness.
When I am feeling depressed, I will become more withdrawn and have a tendency to be quieter than usual. I am not a talkative person by nature or maybe it is by environment since I do not put my opinion out there for fear of being rejected. I say I like to be alone because I like peace and quiet, but maybe it is just my depression and anxiety keeping me alone.
Depression makes me feel isolated at times, as though there is no one who understands what I am going through. Sometimes, it is hard to get out of bed to face the day, but I know I have people counting on me and I cannot let them down. I have them to give me the incentive to keep pushing forward and not give up.
As with any mental health issue, depression has a certain stigma that goes along with it. Many people feel that you can change your way of thinking and you will be fine, but that is not how it works for many of us who suffer from this disorder. I have heard that depression is just an excuse to be lazy and stay in bed instead of going to school or work. I really wish this was the case. Unless someone has walked a mile in my shoes, they cannot begin to understand the pain depression causes me.
I am no longer ashamed of my depression and anxiety like I was when I was younger and will freely talk about it or answer questions people may have. I try to help others who may have problems and not realize that it could be depression. I encourage people to talk to their doctors if they are having certain feelings and issues. More people need to be educated to understand depression and to be able to recognize the symptoms so they can help someone close to them.
Left untreated, depression can become worse over time. Certain factors in life that are uncontrollable contribute to a person’s depression, but by seeking help they can learn to control their emotions and learn coping mechanisms to get them through bad times. No one has to face depression alone if they are willing to reach out to someone.
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I have biplolar I mixed, with rapid cycling. I can't stand it when people who find out about it at work started avoiding me like I had the bubonic plague. I know who my real friends are when those who know about my condition accept me for just being me.
Dealing with mania and depression that rapidly cycle in just hours or minutes can be a challenge. I hope you don't feel like you are any less human with emotional issues. I take the medicine the doctor prescribes me and I have two brothers who have Bipolar II which is actually less serious than my form of it. They are both drug addicts and alcoholics and suffer extreme health problems as a result. I however avoid alcohol and do not do drugs. I only take a bare minimum of prescribed medicine. I am coping and it is a daily challenge.
I can well imagine that your type of Bipolar is not easy to manage especially when it can be so fast to change. I often think my daughter has bipolar since her moods can be extreme but her therapist does not think so. I used to feel less than human because people do look at you different. I actually had someone on Facebook rant about people with depression or other mental issues just use it as an excuse to be lazy and not go to work. She said she never experienced it and so I guess it did not exist in her mind. It is people like that who hold back people like us. We are just like everyone else only more special.
Depression is a mood disorder that affects the way you think, feel, and behave. It causes feelings of sadness or hopelessness that can last anywhere from a few days to a few years.
This is different than being upset about a minor setback or disappointment in your day.
When soul feels illness due to negative thinking its fume is called depression surely because soul becomes ill due to evil deeds and evil thinking and thus she shows her eagerness.
The signs of depression as below
persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness
lack of interest in doing most activities, including those you once enjoyed
decrease or increase in appetite accompanied by extreme weight loss or weight gain
sleeping too much or too little
restlessness
fatigue
excessive or inappropriate feelings of guilt or worthlessness
difficulty making decisions, thinking, and concentrating
multiple thoughts of death or suicide
a suicide attempt
The hippocampus is located near the center of the brain. It stores memories and regulates the production of a hormone called cortisol. The body releases cortisol during times of physical and mental stress, including during times of depression.
Problems can occur when excessive amounts of cortisol are sent to the brain due to a stressful event or a chemical imbalance in the body. In a healthy brain, brain cells (neurons) are produced throughout a person’s adult life in a part of the hippocampus called the dentate gyrus. In people with MDD,
however, the long-term exposure to increased cortisol levels can slow the production of new neurons and cause the neurons in the hippocampus to shrink. This can lead to memory problems.