Argumentative Essay On Depression

In today 's world there is so many illnesses, either big or small. People suffer from so many different types doctors and scientists can barely keep up. Yet there is one specific one that continues to grow and grow in today 's life, depression. Many people debate on depression being an actual illness or not, or if it is short term or long term, or if there is just one actual cure for it. Everyone goes through a sad and gloomy time in their life, but it’s not exactly considered depression. Many fail to realize that depression is an actual illness that can be treated. Depression can be treated but many are trying to find the exact cure for it. The Science News Letter of January 16, 1965 states that a “greater understanding of the biochemistry of arteriosclerosis may solve the problem of the senile dementia in the brain causing depression.” (Dr.Kelly) A new experiment they will be trying is giving the ill individual care closer to their homes compared to now where they give them …show more content…
Depression is more of a mental thing, which makes it important nothing new or unusual is thrown at one trying to recover. “People will illness are expected to withdraw from normal social obligations during their recuperation.”(David A. Karp) Says David A. Karp from Boston college. This is having to do with depression because if one does not go try or go back to their normal life they can not expect to get better. The diagnosing of depression has to do with the lack of connections and social interactions. Some in-depth interview data has been gathered from 35 individuals who have been diagnosed with depression, which all 35 are being treated for clinical depression centering on human connections. Many people that have been diagnosed with depression have been seem to lack of connection, become isolated and have withdraw. Some say the pain of depression comes from the separation from others; from an inability to connect with others. (David A.