Did you know that up to 20% of people experience symptoms of depression? There are many different causes to depression. Some can be the loss of a loved one, divorce, and even person failure at work, home, or even within your family. However, an individual might feel down and unhappy and not know the cause of it. Depressive disorders are disorders in which the person suffers from depression- an unrelenting lack of pleasure in life. Depressive disorders are extraordinarily common. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a depressive episode and depressed characteristics, such as worthlessness and incompetence, for at least 2 weeks in time. This disorder alters daily routines, and is called to be the leading cause of disability in the United States.
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This is when an individual experiences less extreme depressive mood for over 2 months. Symptoms experienced with this disorder can be hopelessness, lack of energy, poor concentration, and sleep problems. Dealing with these symptoms will affect daily life even as simple as having breakfast in the morning. I for one know this feeling. I’ve gone through a depression where having an afternoon snack didn’t even interest me anymore. One thing that I found that really helped me through such tough times was one of my true passions, and that is basketball. I’ve done so many things to get to where I am now and I couldn’t think about giving up on my hard work. (King,2014) Many may call depression “the blues.” Everyone has ups and downs in life, but the difference between sadness from time to time and depression is the fact that depression consumes you r life with the feeling of emptiness. It can be as if you aren’t even in control because depression has such a strong hold on your life. Things may become more stressful and overwhelming for you, even getting through the day may become difficult. In order to recognize if you or a loved one is experiencing depression, you must first understand the …show more content…
Ever since I was a kid, there was a celebrity that has struggled through her entire life with depression, and that is none other than Demi Lovato. She has been acting since she was 7 years old. She was featured on “Barney and Friends” with a beautiful smile and an incredible voice. At age 21, Demi opened up about her childhood depression. She spent years struggling with drug abuse, bulimia and self-harm ended with in rehab in 2010. Finally getting a break from the spotlight, it marked a new beginning for her. Since then, she not only returned to acting and released 2 new albums, but has made it a point to be honest about her past. This is a prime example of someone who was diagnosed with depression, but overcame the odds. As an actor/actress, the lights, camera, and popularity can put such a stressful burden on someone’s shoulders. Demi Lovato not only changed her entire life around, but now she hopes to help young girls with her words of inspiration. (Huffington,
This is when an individual experiences less extreme depressive mood for over 2 months. Symptoms experienced with this disorder can be hopelessness, lack of energy, poor concentration, and sleep problems. Dealing with these symptoms will affect daily life even as simple as having breakfast in the morning. I for one know this feeling. I’ve gone through a depression where having an afternoon snack didn’t even interest me anymore. One thing that I found that really helped me through such tough times was one of my true passions, and that is basketball. I’ve done so many things to get to where I am now and I couldn’t think about giving up on my hard work. (King,2014) Many may call depression “the blues.” Everyone has ups and downs in life, but the difference between sadness from time to time and depression is the fact that depression consumes you r life with the feeling of emptiness. It can be as if you aren’t even in control because depression has such a strong hold on your life. Things may become more stressful and overwhelming for you, even getting through the day may become difficult. In order to recognize if you or a loved one is experiencing depression, you must first understand the …show more content…
Ever since I was a kid, there was a celebrity that has struggled through her entire life with depression, and that is none other than Demi Lovato. She has been acting since she was 7 years old. She was featured on “Barney and Friends” with a beautiful smile and an incredible voice. At age 21, Demi opened up about her childhood depression. She spent years struggling with drug abuse, bulimia and self-harm ended with in rehab in 2010. Finally getting a break from the spotlight, it marked a new beginning for her. Since then, she not only returned to acting and released 2 new albums, but has made it a point to be honest about her past. This is a prime example of someone who was diagnosed with depression, but overcame the odds. As an actor/actress, the lights, camera, and popularity can put such a stressful burden on someone’s shoulders. Demi Lovato not only changed her entire life around, but now she hopes to help young girls with her words of inspiration. (Huffington,