In todays world depression is a very common problem.i will tell what is depression and why its happen.
Sadness, feeling down, having a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities - these are symptoms familiar to all of us. But, if they persist and affect our life substantially, it may be depression.
What is depression?
Depression is a mental health disorder. It is a mood disorder characterized by persistently low mood and a feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Depression is a persistent problem, not a passing one - the average length of a depressive episode is 6-8 months.
Causes of depression:
The causes of depression are not fully understood and may not be down to a single source. Depression is likely to be due to a complex combination of factors that include:
genetics
biological - changes in neurotransmitter levels
environmental
psychological and social (psychosocial)
Some people are at higher risk of depression than others; risk factors include:
Life events - including bereavement, divorce, work issues, relationships with friends and family, financial problems, medical concerns, or acute stress.
Personality - those with less successful coping strategies, or previous life trauma.
Genetic factors - first-degree relatives of depressed patients are at higher risk.
Childhood trauma.
Some prescription drugs - including corticosteroids, some beta-blockers, interferon, and other prescription drugs.
Abuse of recreational drugs (including alcohol and amphetamines) - can accompany depression or result in it. There are strong links between drug abuse and depression.
A past head injury.
People who have had an episode of major depression are at higher risk of a subsequent one.
Chronic pain syndromes in particular, but also other chronic conditions, such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cardiovascular disease.
Symptoms of depression:
Symptoms of depression can include:
1.depressed mood
2.reduced interest or pleasure in activities previously enjoyed, loss of sexual desire
3.unintentional weight loss (without dieting) or low appetite
4.insomnia (difficulty sleeping) or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping)
5.psychomotor agitation (for example, restlessness, pacing up and down), or psychomotor retardation (slowed movements and speech)
6.recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or attempt at suicide
Treatments for depression:
Depression is a treatable mental illness. There are three components to the management of depression:
Support - ranging from discussing practical solutions and contributing stresses, to educating family members.
Psychotherapy - also known as talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Drug treatment - antidepressants.
