I have a friend suffering from depression. He takes anti-depressants to help.
People woth depression may be notably sad, anxious, or empty; they may also feel notably hopeless, helpless, dejected, or worthless.
Yeah I feel sorry for them. It must be tough to feel those emotions.
It is a very difficult thing that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being.
I am glad that there are drugs that also help such as Prozac and Paxil.
major depressive disorder or dysthymia; it is a normal temporary reaction to life events, such as the loss of a loved one; and it is also a symptom of some physical diseases and a side effect of some drugs and medical treatments.
Factors.
Factors Life events.
Adversity in childhood, such as bereavement, neglect, mental abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and unequal parental treatment of siblings can contribute to depression in adulthood. Childhood physical or sexual abuse in particular significantly correlates with the likelihood of experiencing
. Depressed people may also feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, worried, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, hurt, or restless. They may lose interest in activities that once were pleasurable, experience loss of appetite or overeating, have problems concentrating, remembering details, or making decisions, and may contemplate or attempt suicide. Insomnia, excessive sleeping, fatigue, loss of energy, or aches, pains, or digestive problems that are resistant to treatment may also be present.
About one in six people