We hear from almost everyone that I don't feel well, 'I'm depressed!' I think. Is every feeling of unwellness and malaise really depression? What we often do not call depression can be general mood swings. It's important to realize that sometimes emotions are a normal part of life. Sad and sad events occur in everyone's life. But it is not normal to feel unhappy and hopeless all the time. Depression manifests itself with obvious complaints like this. Let's briefly take a look at the symptoms and causes of depression in order to be able to distinguish whether we are depressed or not
What are the symptoms of depression?
Of course, it is not necessary to see every symptom listed in every patient, in some patients most of them and in others only some of them. We can count these basic symptoms as follows;
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Feeling demoralized and hopeless, having a depressed mood
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Loss of interest in things that used to give pleasure
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Lack of motivation, severe fatigue
Other accompanying complaints may also occur. , such as concentration and attention disorders, lack of self-confidence, feelings of guilt and worthlessness, hopelessness, sleep disturbances or loss of appetite. Many people suffering from depression also experience various physical complaints such as headaches, digestive problems or sexual dysfunctions.
What are the Causes of Depression?
There may not be a single cause of depression. Usually there is more than one. It is triggered by a combination of reasons. These reasons may be genetic, personality or environmental factors. So, if there is a history of depression in our family, there is a high probability that we will also have depression. Or the difficult processes we experience may trigger depression.
It should not be forgotten that depression, apart from these symptoms and psycho-sociological causes, is a brain disease and is not a simple situation that the person "must handle". It is extremely important to share these basic symptoms with those around us in order to raise awareness about depression, which is an extremely common disease that we cannot get over without undergoing treatment. Both ourselves and We must be alert to the symptoms for our loved ones and be careful not to delay the diagnosis of the disease and to avoid more negative consequences in the future.
Wishing a future full of hope and life where we can protect our mental and physical health...
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