The psychological name of the Depression disease, which became famous with antidepressants, is Major Depression. I think people popularized it because it's easier to say depression. Speaking of popular language, there is a lot of misinformation circulating among the public on many topics, such as word of mouth. Well, the science of psychology has also had its share of this.
Even though we have access to accurate information via the internet, misinformation in society still remains valid. Even though we make the serious mistake of diagnosing ourselves with the information we access via the internet, the internet is really useful in obtaining information. This being the case, I gathered some misconceptions about depression in society to gain some information. Let's see if you know these correctly?
#5. DEPRESSIONED PEOPLE ARE LONELY!
Contrary to popular belief, people with a very good social environment can also become depressed. The person withdraws from the social environment after the sudden onset of depressive symptoms.
#4. DEPRESSION IS JUST BEING SAD!
When someone is sad, we immediately ask the question "Are you depressed?" But depression doesn't just involve being sad. It is one of the emotions that arise as a result of the decrease or disappearance of pleasure in life. This feeling may be accompanied by symptoms such as hopelessness, anger, asocialization, sleep problems, and appetite problems.
#3. ANTIDEPRESSANTS DO NOT WORK!
As a result of the studies, it has been seen that antidepressants cure 66% of the patients. However, to get definitive results, medication must be used along with psychotherapy.
#2. PEOPLE WITH DEPRESSION JUST NEED TO SOCIALIZE AND GO OUTSIDE!
Since the problem of depression is a multidimensional problem, it covers a large part of the person's life. Just going out won't solve the problem.
#1. ONLY WOMEN GET DEPRESSION!
As a result of the studies, it has been stated that the rate of depression in men is similar to that of women. At the same time, suicide cases are more common in men with depression than in women.
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