The modern world is not simple. Thousands of events happen every second, both positive and negative: somewhere a person died, someone was fired from work, a loved one abandoned them, others were left alone.
A person’s mood and feelings are painted in dark colors. Surviving events can sometimes be so difficult that a person simply becomes depressed.
What should we understand by depression? Depression is a mental disorder.
The condition is provoked by diseases, infections, stress, improper organization of sleep, nutrition and rest. The human psyche is weakened and injured. Depression sets in.
Recognize the importance of the problem
Pop culture has taught us that depression is something like the seasonal blues: Many of us have heard (or said) “I'm depressed today.”
Of course, any person experiences bouts of melancholy and depression - due to lack of sleep, problems at work, a quarrel with a loved one, and even bad weather. But as soon as the surrounding circumstances change, everything returns to normal. Depression is expressed primarily in a constant depressed state, chronic fatigue and loss of interest in things that used to please. In addition, the disease can be accompanied by various somatic manifestations: a person either suffers from insomnia, or, conversely, constantly wants to sleep.
Doesn't want sex. He cannot concentrate on anything and loses his ability to work. Loses appetite or, conversely, begins to overeat. Depression can also lead to a complete loss of interest in life, suicidal behavior and suicide. A diagnosis is made if symptoms last for at least two weeks - but depression can last for months, even years, and must be treated.
Risk factors for depression can include psychological distress or trauma, a dysfunctional family situation or lack of parental love, genetic predisposition or various diseases, as well as alcohol or drug use. Moreover, psychogenic depression (caused, for example, by the death of a loved one, divorce or violence) does not necessarily come immediately - people experience difficult events in different ways, and sometimes the reaction to them comes with a delay.
