Feeling down, sadness and taking less pleasure and interest in daily activities-means that depression has affected you.
According to World Health Organization (WHO), depression is at the top of the list of the most common illness and disability. About 350 million people are affected with depression. Women are more likely to get into the trance of depression then men.
Depression is a disorder related to mood. It can affect thoughts, feelings and behavior of people. Depressed people can continuously feel sad, helpless, anxious, empty, irritable, guilty, worthless, ashamed, restless and hopeless. Mood swings, anxiousness and sadness are normal reactions to depressed people lives. Depression is like ''living in a black hole''. It is much more than just stress or sadness. It takes your soul out of your body.
Depressed people lose interest in their daily lives, experience loss of appetite or start over eating, experience insomnia, sleeplessness, fatigue, digestive problems, aches, pain and fatigue. They have problems making decisions which causes them to commit suicide.
Biological effects-which are due to changes dopaminergic, serotonergic, noradrenergic neurotransmitter levels theorized.
Life events such as a divorce, unemployment etc. play a great role in causing depression.
Genetic causes may cause the individual responses to events that trigger depression.
Chidhood trauma can cause brain changes resulting in fear and stress.
Drugs including corticosteroid, beta blockers, reserpine and interferon can cause depression.
Alcohol and amphetamines can cause depression.
Diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can cause depression.
Depression is mental disorder that cannot be treated fully in a short span of time. But it can be treated within proper time and care. Usually a psychiatrist, general practitioner and a physician can manage and treat depressed people.
Psychotherapy includes cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT), interpersonal psychotherapy and problem solving treatment.
It ranges from discussing solutions to contribute stresses that educate the family members.
Drug treatment include antidepressant medications, which are prescribed by the doctor or a psychiatrist. These medicines provide primary medical care treatment to treat depression gradually.