Everybody gets the blues once in a while. It's normal to feel
sad on a rainy day, get sentimental over a lost love, or feel
so terribly lonely during really low moments of your life.
But once depression gets out of hand, it can wreak havoc on
your mental state and drive you to such emotional lows - to the
point that you might seriously choose ending your life. So if
you think you're experiencing extreme emotional lows, then
you'd better do something about it.
What are the signs of depression?
1. Feeling sad without any apparent reason.
2. Getting mad at anything, everything, anyone, and everyone
around you.
3. Thinking that your life is getting nowhere.
4. Feeling that whatever you do is not enough.
5. Feeling that you're not good enough for anything.
6. Always feeling tired.
7. Feeling that there is no more hope for whatever troubles
you.
8. Feeling that you don't deserve to live in this world
anymore.
These are some of the most common symptoms of depression.
Recognizing these telltale signs can help lead you to take
action before it becomes more serious. Knowing the root cause
of these symptoms further boosts the chance of recovery.
Whatever the reason behind depression, it is always related to
your state of mind, environment, and/or present circumstance.
You may feel low if you are facing issues on work, marriage, or
your financial status. The process of resolving these issues,
however important, will inevitably result in stress and/or body
aches. Emotional pain coupled with physical ills can really
affect the way you view your life.
Another cause of depression is bad experiences: the death of
someone important, loss of something significant, or similar
unpleasant experiences that would haunt you for a long time.
This could mean a humiliating event at your workplace or
school, traumatic environment at home, etc.
The best way to treat depression is to think positively.
Thinking negatively about an already gloomy situation would
only aggravate your mental state. It's not the end of the
world, and there's a solution to every problem, yours included.
Moping and sulking about it won't do any good.
Unfortunately, not all people see it that way. This is when
depression starts to settle in. You think you're the unluckiest
person alive. No one is there when you need help the most. It's
better to die than suffer all the injustice being delivered to
you.
Going to a psychiatrist to ask for help is one step toward
finding the cure for depression. Various drugs can help you
cope. However, these medications treat not the actual cause of
depression, but only the symptoms. Complete recovery rests
solely on your ability to have a positive outlook in life.
Admittedly, this is easier said than done, so going to a
psychiatrist doesn't immediately mean that you're going to ask
medication for your depression. You could also ask your
psychiatrist for help in developing a positive outlook and in
controlling your depressive mood swings.
Depression is a serious matter. It causes emotional and mental
breakdown, and it can result to suicide if left untreated. This
is why depression should be diagnosed immediately. It is not a
disorder that is easy to cure; but always remember: you're not
alone in the world. Even if you live your life as a recluse,
there's at least one person out there who cares for you and
would be devastated if you allow yourself to lose the battle.
You're a strong person. You're not alone. Keep your loved ones
close to you and you will feel invincible.
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