What Is Depression?
Depression is a psychological condition that affects more than 264 million people worldwide.
Clinical studies have shown depression is seen more frequently in females, young adults between the ages of 18 and 25, and people with biracial heritages.
Nonetheless, anyone of any age, gender, or race can develop it. Depression is complex and has no single cause. However, certain points can contribute to depression, such as chemical imbalances in the brain, traumatic events, seasonal changes, and hormonal shifts in women. 1
How Does Depression Feel?
It’s important to note: symptoms of depression aren’t fleeting. Patients suffering from depression report their symptoms to stick around for over two weeks and feel them daily.
It’s vital to understand sadness is a normal emotion we all feel; however, depression is a severe medical condition that needs attention. Be sure to keep an eye out for these common signs of depression: 2
- Persistent and pervasive sadness
- Pessimism and hopelessness
- Guilty feelings
- Loss of interest in activities you enjoy
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Low self-esteem
- Substance abuse
- Changes in appetite
- Poor sleep
- Fatigue and loss of energy
- Suicidal thoughts
If you have suicidal thoughts, you should seek professional help right away or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Don’t Fight Depression Alone.
Do not wait; if you suspect that you might have depression, make an appointment with your healthcare provider. They will be able to give you a proper evaluation and get you started on a treatment plan ASAP, so you can start feeling better.
The good news is depression is a treatable condition, with roughly 80% to 90% of sufferers seeing some improvement in their symptoms once on a treatment plan. Your doctor can prescribe both therapy and pharmaceutical treatment options or just one. However, studies show that receiving both therapy and medication treatment together is the most effective way to recover from depression. 3
Medications you may be prescribed to help improve your depressive symptoms include:
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Sertraline (Zoloft),
- Citalopram (Celexa), and
- Escitalopram (Lexapro).
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Data and information from:
(1) WHO (2) WHO (3) American Psychiatric Association
