_It is a pity that so many people live through a nightmare because of the prejudice they have to deal with. Others look at them as inadequate or weak because they think they cannot handle their emotions. Many people think they are weak because of their inability to quickly overcome their feelings of sadness.

Depression is not just feeling sad. It is not something one can just shake off and carry on with their day. Depression is a very serious illness that may require treatment or medication. The depressed individual needs time and plenty of support to overcome this illness. The key to overcoming depression is to pinpoint the cause of it and work from that point to recovery.
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_Causes Of Depression

There are many things that can cause depression. It is important to remember that what might trigger depression in one individual may not affect someone else the same way.

·         Some people become depressed because of the loss of a loved one or pet.

·         Some genetic factors may leave an individual more susceptible to depression. There is usually a history of depression in their family.

·         An imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain.

·         Problems in the family, such as abuse, divorce, or separation of parents may cause teenagers and children to become depressed.

·         Many medical conditions can cause depression as well as various medical treatments.

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What Happens When Someone Is Depressed?

Physical, psychological, and emotional changes take place.

·         Unusual and sometimes drastic changes in sleeping patterns, appetite, and weight.

·         There may be thoughts of suicide and acts of mutilation.

·         Physical aches and pains.

·         It becomes harder to concentrate and they may lose interest in many activities they once enjoyed.

Moving Pass Depression

There is no set time frame for how long depression should last. It is different in each person. For some, it may pass on its own. In others, there may be the need for medications called antidepressants along with therapy. It is best to speak with a therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist to decide on the best treatment options.

It is important to have a strong support team that knows how to help them through depression.



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It helps to have someone you can trust and depend on to help you through depression.




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