Signs of depression may be hard to detect. Who would think that a person who entertained millions of people through comedy, had a happy face on the outside and was suffering on the inside. Who would think that Robin Williams would be that person.
Life is full of ups and downs. But when the down times last for weeks or months at a time or keep you from your regular activities, you may be suffering from depression. Depression is a medical illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way you eat and sleep, the way you feel about yourself, and the way you think about things.
It is different from feeling "blue" or down for a few hours or a couple of days. It is not a condition that can be willed or wished away. Watch out for the signs.
Fatigue
People who are depressed undergo a series of physical and emotional changes. They can experience fatigue, as well as psychomotor retardation, or a slowing down of physical movements, speech, and thought processes.
Sleeping too Much Or Too Little
Sleep problems—such as insomnia, waking up very early in the morning, or excessive sleeping—are common depression symptoms.
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse frequently accompanies depression. Research has shown that alcoholics are almost twice as likely to suffer from major depression as people without a drinking problem.
Overwhelmed
Some studies show that women are more likely than men to develop depression from stress. Furthermore, the female physiological response to stress is different. Women produce more stress hormones than men do, and the female sex hormone progesterone prevents the stress hormone system from turning itself off as it does in men.
As with men, social factors can also play a part in causing depression in women, along with lifestyle choices, relationships, and coping skills. These may include:
Marital or relationship problems; balancing the pressures of career and home life.
Family responsibilities such as caring for children, spouse, or aging parents.
Experiencing discrimination at work or not reaching important goals, losing or changing a job, retirement, or embarking on military service.
Persistent money problems.
Death of a loved one or other stressful life event that leaves you feeling useless, helpless, alone, or profoundly sad.
Life is very short, be careful for the signs of depression!
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