Depression is a very serious medical condition that requires alot of attentiom and care.
Depression is a medical condition that makes the affected person constantly sad,feeling lonley and loss of interest in activities.Some people can be depressed for months and even years if proper attention is not given to them,the earlier depression is detected,the slimer the chance of the depressed person running mad
Depression if not properly taken care of can lead to the person running mad,even the youths are not left out,over 1 million of people are living with depression.
A depressed person requires love,care,and attention not only from medical partisioners alone but also from familes.
CAUSES OF DEPRESSION
To be sad,fustrated at one point in life is quite a normal thing,but unable to get over the pains of the past is what leads to depression.this are some causes of what leads to depression
1.Loss of a loved one- the death of a loved one can lead to one being depressed,the shock and pain of having to deal with the fact that a paricular person is no more leads to the person being depressed
2.Failure- When a person is unable to get over the fact that he or she fails,the more likely the person is going to be depressed,failure is a big cause of depression,depression arrising from failure is likey found about young adults.
3.Rejection- the feelings of being rejected probably from families can lead to somone being depressed
4.Physical Abuse- ranging from rape,beating, can lead to someone being depressed.
5.Hereditary-if there are cases of depression in a family,there are high risks of others in the family being depressed too if care is not taken.
SYMPTOMS OF A DEPRESSED PERSON.
- Constantly sad
- Always alone
- Mood swing
- Loss of interest in activties like reading,playing
- Constantly keeping silent
- Gazing for long at a particular object
- Constantly crying
- Loss of apetite
- Unable to recognise even family members
- Unable to contribute to discussions
- Failure to do work properly
- Staying in a particular place for a long period of time
- Looking unkept
- Attempting to commit suicide or writing things like i want to die,i will kill myself,Goodbye
HOW TO DEAL WITH A DEPRESSED PERSON.
The show of care and love-a depressed person should be shown lots of care and love especially from his or her beloved one,it is said that a sick person get well soon if surrounded by loved ones.
Try to make the depressed one forget about his or her past- Whatever leads to the person being depressed,its best to try to make the person forgets it and encourage the person to move on with life.
Cooking favorite meal- cooking the depressed person his or her favourite meals can ginger up the person apetite to eat.
Be happy around a depressed person- you cant be feeling sad and except the person you are caring for to be happy.so be happy and full of life around a depressed person.
Pray- prayers is just the solution to eveything,pray for the depressed person to get well quick.
TREATMENT OF SOMEONE WITH DEPRESSION
Depending on how serious the case might be,the person might be addmited or simply giving drugs and going to the hospital regularly for check up,depression can be checked,its not uncurable,if depression is dectected,it is adviceable to act fast to avoid the person running mad.
Closing Remark
Whatver hapens in life,always remember that its for a short period of time,its ok to be feeling down but its not ok to remain down,dont allow what is around you get into your head.
Treat those with depression with love and care.
Depression is a really bad state i wish for nobody. If you're having any signs/symptoms of depression and u're currently been depressed, speak out and let the issue be dealt with. Really great write up @switmag. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the added point @emma001 ,great point indeed,problem shared is half solved
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Am glad you like it,thanks