Imagine someone losing their sense of purpose in life and shutting themselves out by isolating themselves for weeks, months, or maybe years. Depression can last two weeks when the victim lacks the sense of self-worthiness and self-esteem. Depression is different than being sad; it affects daily life (“Major Depression” 1). Therefore, it could be traumatizing for both the victims themselves and the people around them. While some people recover from depression quickly, others suffer with great pain, causing them to have suicidal attempts. There are many factors that can cause depression, yet there are also many methods to treat depression.
People of all ages are at risk for developing depression. In fact, women are more likely to get diagnosed …show more content…
People with depression may lose their appetite, lacks interest in daily activities, and isolates themselves from others. Thus, the victim may always feel tired and hopeless throughout their days. Depressed victims have trouble concentrating on work and are unable to think clearly. Just like the many symptoms of depression, there are many factors that increase a person’s chance of getting depression. Having a family background of depression, having trouble dealing with stress, and experiencing traumatic events contributes to the fact a person could be depressed. Likewise, environmental factors also play a big role on the risks of depression (“Depression” 1). Unfortunately, many depressed patients have unhappy thoughts and unexplained reactions to little things in life without knowing why (“Depression” 1). Consequently, it causes suicidal thoughts and attempts in patients. “They will feel so hopeless, and so unhappy that they will feel like they are helping themselves out by ending their life” (Gegg 2). People with suicidal thoughts do not talk about their future and they may seem happier than usual after they’ve planned their death (Gegg 1). Suicidal attempts can be stopped with good observation by the people around the victim. As a matter of fact, paying close attention the victim’s daily mood, behavior, and attitude could prevent a tragedy from …show more content…
However though, in order for a depressed victim to receive any kind of treatment, the victim’s family must let him or her know they have depression and must urge him or her to start treatment. Treatment for depression varies widely among different individuals. Studies have shown it is more effective to treat depression if the victim starts their treatment early (“Depression” 1). Getting support from family and friends, getting some sunlight, and doing some yoga may help for mild depression (Gegg 1). For severe depression cases, it is recommended for the victim to seek help from a professional therapist. Correspondingly, finding ways to handle stress and reaching out to family and friends often prevent individuals from getting depression (“Can You Prevent Depression?” 1). Above all, thinking more positively than negatively both helps to treat and prevent
People of all ages are at risk for developing depression. In fact, women are more likely to get diagnosed …show more content…
People with depression may lose their appetite, lacks interest in daily activities, and isolates themselves from others. Thus, the victim may always feel tired and hopeless throughout their days. Depressed victims have trouble concentrating on work and are unable to think clearly. Just like the many symptoms of depression, there are many factors that increase a person’s chance of getting depression. Having a family background of depression, having trouble dealing with stress, and experiencing traumatic events contributes to the fact a person could be depressed. Likewise, environmental factors also play a big role on the risks of depression (“Depression” 1). Unfortunately, many depressed patients have unhappy thoughts and unexplained reactions to little things in life without knowing why (“Depression” 1). Consequently, it causes suicidal thoughts and attempts in patients. “They will feel so hopeless, and so unhappy that they will feel like they are helping themselves out by ending their life” (Gegg 2). People with suicidal thoughts do not talk about their future and they may seem happier than usual after they’ve planned their death (Gegg 1). Suicidal attempts can be stopped with good observation by the people around the victim. As a matter of fact, paying close attention the victim’s daily mood, behavior, and attitude could prevent a tragedy from …show more content…
However though, in order for a depressed victim to receive any kind of treatment, the victim’s family must let him or her know they have depression and must urge him or her to start treatment. Treatment for depression varies widely among different individuals. Studies have shown it is more effective to treat depression if the victim starts their treatment early (“Depression” 1). Getting support from family and friends, getting some sunlight, and doing some yoga may help for mild depression (Gegg 1). For severe depression cases, it is recommended for the victim to seek help from a professional therapist. Correspondingly, finding ways to handle stress and reaching out to family and friends often prevent individuals from getting depression (“Can You Prevent Depression?” 1). Above all, thinking more positively than negatively both helps to treat and prevent