Understanding Depression

I have tried to explain depression as it is and not as complex in this article, but it is actually a letter, a letter to you, the person who has been through so much and still stands, i love you.

Depression is a serious medical condition that disturbs the way the human brain functions. Also known as "the silent killer", It affects everyone and has many shapes and forms, it often is genetic, caused by drugs, frustration, stress, feeling of sadness, irritable mood and many more, but has treatments, therapies, and medications receated by specialists, you can also fight this withouth medication, It is all within you.

It affects the wayhow you think, speak, the way you see things, and handle daily activities. It affects your life.

Some forms of Depression

• Persistent depressive disorder
• Postpartum depression
• Psychotic depression
• Seasonal affective disorder
• Bipolar disorder
• Clinical depression
• Major depression
• Minor depression

Having depression is like being in a constant fight with yourself

Warning signs you shouldn't ignore

Situations: Insomnia, Fatigue, Loss of interest, Trauma, Neglect, Financial Struggles, Stress, Overworking, Grief and Loss, and Abuse in any form.

Cognitive: Perfectionism, Low self-esteem, Low self-worth, Distortions, Body image issues, Headaches, Cramps, Digestive problems, and Lack of fulfillment.

The signs presented depend on the person, and it also depends on the type of depression and the reason why it is presented. You can present maybe one or two of these signs and still have depression.

Every single person in the whole world is different, they feel in many diverse ways and see life in a completely different way, do not compare your life, experiences, situations, and feelings to someone else because they'll never be the same, there is no comparison between you and someone else.

Depression is more than an emotion.

• It's constant negative thoughts.
• It's suicidal intention and attempts.
• It's reckless behavior.
• It is being mentally exhausted.
• It is insomnia and sleeping too much to vanish away what makes you feel depressed.
• It's feeling stuck and overwhelmed.
• It's having an inside voice of shame, having emotional difficulty to think straight.
• It is over-eating or eating-less.
• It's the depth of despair.
• It's restless legs, exhaustion, tense shoulders, and sensory overload.
• It's feeling lonely but not wanting company.
• It's feeling hopeless about the future and imagine the worst scenarios.
• It's sadness, lack of concentration, lack of confidence, self-harm, and self-love.
• It's the feeling of loss, regret, and empty feelings.
• It's lashing out at others.
• It's blaming yourself for everything that goes wrong.

Depression is so many things, but you are better than this.

You have been through so much, I'm so sorry for what happened to you, and,I'm insanely proud of you, I really am.

You deserve nothing but happiness, comfort and peace.

I admire you so much, push yourself back up, you are an inspiration to me and to so many, you are a light in this dark world and I need you, I need you to make this world a better place.

This world needs your essence, empathy, kindness, and personality, you are so valuable, you are gold, one in a million, and, you are still here for a reason.

You'll be okay, everything will be okay, I promise, breathe and try again tomorrow, life will always get heavy, but you are stronger, pull yourself together, don't hurt yourself and don't give up, you can do this, fight this!

Mental Health is also physical.

Talking about Depression matters.

Reaching out for help is brave.

Stop suffering in silence.

You matter.

I love you so much, you make me want to be a better person, thank you for not giving up and for being here still.

with love

Oriana

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Resources:

https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/causes-depression

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtmt