Are You Depressed Or Unhappy? What
Is The Difference?
Do you know the difference between being depressed or simply
sad? I actually think most individuals understand the
distinction.
It is normal for someone to feel sad every now and
then. Every person
somewhere, at one point in their lives will experience
sadness. Sadness
is a natural reaction to something hurtful which has
happened.
Depression is more severe. It is a clinical illness
which has many more symptoms than sadness and could, if not
treated, lead to suicide.
The difference between sadness and depression is a person
experiencing feelings which they find upsetting can reasonably
tell you what it is that is causing this unhappiness, whereas a
person suffering from depression may not be able to do
so. People
suffering from sadness know their feelings will start to heal
over a period of time. A person suffering from
depression will typically get worse and does not see an end to
the devastating situation.
How long does depression last? Depression can last for
weeks, months or years. It is not something that an
individual could simply 'snap out of,' much as they wish they
could. This is
just not possible.
The feelings are intense and overwhelming and believe me;
no-one needs to contemplate taking their own
life.
If a person has a loss of interest in life in their daily
activities, job, relationship or socializing for a period of
approximately more than about two to three weeks and their mood
is out of character, then a visit to the doctor may be the
right thing to do at this point.
Some of the main signs of depression are:
1. Tiredness /
lethargy or inability to sleep (insomnia)
2. Loss of interest in social activities and sexual
relations
3. Contemplating
death and / or suicide
4. Significant
weight changes
5. Lack of self
worth and inappropriate guilt
6. Lack of
focus
If you have any of these symptoms, you may want to visit your
doctor. There are
a range of screening tests available to help determine your
diagnostic and cause.
So look after yourself. You are the most special person there
is on earth. There is no one else even remotely like you that
has your talents, skills or talents. You are unique and can't
be replaced and you have essential things to do with your life.
The only person you can control is yourself, so take care of
yourself first and foremost. Everybody and everything else is
out of your reach. Start doing the things now that make you
feel good. You know what they are. We're all counting on
it!
Discover How To End Your Depression Long time
depression sufferer and psychologist reveals the secret to
successfully eliminate depression once and for
all
|