"People think depression is sadness, people think depression is crying, people think depression is being quiet but no, depression is when we smile when we want to cry, depression is when we talk but we want to be quiet, It is when we pretend we are happy but we are not"
He concludes by saying:
"Depression is not obvious so here is how we cope:
It is ok to use FaceTime, but make sure you spend quality time face to face, It is ok to have followers but make sure you have true friends, don't live for the approval of others, document the moments you're most in love with yourself. Tell people you love them, Be a trusthworthy friend, people who care who ask how you are doing, people who love you will wait till you tell the truth
The worst thing in life is not to end up alone but the worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone"
What does Science say?
In reality, Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed.
Clinical depression is a serious and pervasive mood disorder. It causes feelings of sadness, hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessness. Depression can be mild to moderate with symptoms of apathy, little appetite, difficulty sleeping, low self-esteem, and low-grade fatigue. Or it can be more severe.
Depression affects an estimated one in 15 adults (6.7%) in any given year. And one in six people (16.6%) will experience depression at some time in their life. Depression can strike at any time, but on average, first appears during the late teens to mid-20s. Women are more likely than men to experience depression. Some studies show that one-third of women will experience a major depressive episode in their lifetime.
Depression Is Different From Sadness or Grief/Bereavement
The death of a loved one, loss of a job or the ending of a relationship is difficult experiences for a person to endure. It is normal for feelings of sadness or grief to develop in response to such situations. Those experiencing loss often might describe themselves as being “depressed.”
But being sad is not the same as having depression.
Causes
The causes of depression are not fully understood and may not be down to a single source. Depression is likely to be due to a complex combination of factors that include:
- genetics
- biological - changes in neurotransmitter levels
- environmental
- psychological and social (psychosocial).
Some people are at higher risk of depression than others; risk factors include:
- Life events: These include bereavement, divorce, work issues, relationships with friends and family, financial problems, medical concerns, or acute stress.
- Personality: Those with less successful coping strategies or previous life trauma are more susceptible.
- Genetic factors: Having a first-degree relative with depression increases the risk.
- Childhood trauma.
- Some prescription drugs: These include corticosteroids, some beta-blockers, interferon, and other prescription drugs.
- Abuse of recreational drugs: Abuse of alcohol, amphetamines, and other drugs are strongly linked to depression.
- A past head injury.
Treatment
Depression is a treatable mental illness. There are three components to the management of depression:
- Support, ranging from discussing practical solutions and contributing stresses, to educating family members.
- Psychotherapy, also known as talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
- Drug treatment, specifically antidepressants.
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