Long Depression

Major depression disorder otherwise known as clinical depression, is a major medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. People with clinical depression are not able to function as they used to. Often, they lose interest in activities that were once enjoyable to them and feel sad and hopeless for long periods of time. Clinical depression is not the same as feeling sad or depressed for a few days and then feeling better. It can affect your body, mood,…

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines depression as “feelings of severe despondency and dejection”. Depression is just feeling sad, right? No, depression is much more than being sad or upset. Depression is misunderstood. Depression is a constant feeling of despair and hopelessness. I am angry that I am the way I am and I want to get better … but will I? I don’t know. It has been almost five years and I have given up hope. Depression is a black hole that I cannot seem to crawl out of. I claw my…

Depression is a psychological mood disorder characterized by such symptoms as depressed mood, feelings of hopelessness, sleep disturbances, and even suicidal thoughts. It is believed that depression is caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters like Serotonin, this imbalance can come from many things that include using Stimulant drugs such as methamphetamines, alcohol, physical illness, hormonal disorder or even hormonal changes during pregnancy before childbirth or after. Depression is more…

sun is out, and there is a pedestrian crossing the street. This pedestrian has to walk in front of a car that is waiting for them to cross. They walk quickly across the street in fear that the driver waiting for them thinks that they are taking too long. This pedestrian starts shaking, suddenly she doesn’t have control of her body or mental state. She is overcome with worry and self doubt. This is an example of someone who struggles with extreme anxiety disorder, a mental illness that affects…

were enjoyable before. The word “Depression” is often times used to express this state of mind, but it also may refer to it in different ways as simply a low mood. This disorder is a condition that affects the victim’s family, work environment, school life, eating and sleeping habits, and over all generally health (“Major Depressive Disorder”). Depression makes you have trouble doing day to day activities because you just feel like life is not worth it. Depression isn’t something you can snap…

in the short stories read in class who have manifested signs and symptoms of individuals who are clearly going through some kind of depression. Ranging from women who couldn’t handle the new found responsibilities of motherhood, a soldier returning back from war, and an elderly women who was exposed to the sad truths of growing old, the detrimental effects depression has on a person is clearly shown throughout the course of these stories. Not only are the main protagonist of these stories…

Depression is more than just a rough patch or feelings of sadness. While a depressed person may appear to be having a hard time, their internal battle is more than could be understood by someone who has never been depressed. Typically, a depressed person is overtaken with feelings of sadness, emptiness, and despair to the point of believing that they are unloved and incapable of loving. Emptiness outweighs the rest. "Emptiness is a never ending feeling. Emptiness and helplessness often come hand…

may encourage you – to see some of the rich and famous who have been similarly afflicted. It is interesting in considering these people that we have a major sense of “But what have they got to be depressed about?” Good point ... same back at you. Depression is not a respecter of persons, and neither is it an honest illness. If you are surprised that some of these people can consider themselves failures, then perhaps you can finally understand that this is an illness attacking without respect,…

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a ceaseless feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It affects how someone thinks, feels, and behaves. People frequently confuse depression with sadness. This disorder can lead to emotional problems, as well as physical problems. People who suffer with depression experience continuous sad or anxious moods, feelings of guilt and worthlessness, suicidal thoughts, and fatigue. Depression is commonly underestimated and not seen as a big world problem;…

Depression is a common mood disorder that affects individuals from varying backgrounds and walks of life. In the western world depression is the most prevailing mental health issue (Johnson & Thimm, 2017) and worldwide depression is the leading link to the cause of disability and disease-related disability (Charkhandeh, Talib, & Hunt 2016). Today, effective treatments for depression include psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy either separately or combined (Mayo Clinic, 2018). Cognitive…