Depression: Signs And Symptoms Of Depression

Depression is an Abyss of the mind, a pure void of happiness. Like a black hole, it takes the brightness of the stars in life, then swallows them whole, compressing them until there is nothing but a dark, blank sky in the depressed mind. The mind is screaming to the heavens to see the stars, but there is nothing left for as the black hole has eaten the last of the bright lights. It becomes numb while it waits for God to recreate the universe, for new stars of light to be born. Writing the black hole as a metaphor for depression shows how it feels to a depressed person. Their depression eats away at the happiness they have, creating a numbness in emotion. Depression negatively affects the life of the despondent, as well as their family supporting …show more content…
Commonly listed symptoms of depression are persistent sadness, anxiousness, restlessness, worthlessness, numbness, irritability, pessimism, plus guilt. ("NIMH » Signs and Symptoms of Depression", 2016) Some more symptoms are anger, worry, agitation, and even indifference. ("About Depression - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance", 2016) There are symptoms in addition to the previously stated like changes in sleep such as excessive sleeping or the inability to sleep, difficulty concentrating or enjoying previously-enjoyed activities, changes in weight or eating habits, unexplained physical ailments such as headaches or muscle pain, and moreover thoughts of suicide. ("Signs of Depression, Therapy and Counseling for Depression", 2016) Depression may influence struggle with coping while doing daily activities and stress. The individual might feel alone, incompetent, or even fear during their usual routine. Getting out of bed, bathing, getting dressed, eating, or even leaving for work can turn into a daily battle. They may find doing projects for school to be stressful, they lose focus or overthink, and it takes them longer to finish. GoodTherapy.org wrote, “These challenges can influence one 's susceptibility to a decline even when in a positive mood, resulting in a negativity bias that informs all …show more content…
Their parents and even siblings may have to watch them regularly. Making sure that they eat, bathe, plus get dressed and go to school. Their parents and siblings may try to make them engage in social activities and be with the family, instead of sleeping the whole day away. Adolescence through teen hood is a very trying age with hormone fluctuations, so when depression is mixed in to the equation their life could be very hazardous to themselves and their family. In conclusion, depression is a severe condition that many have, but not all know how to cope with. Having support is the key to powering through the dark days the depressed may face. Depression may seem like the world is being eaten up by a black whole, but it’s just an illness that everyone must learn to cope through. It could be a parent, sibling, friend, or even yourself that is