“That’s the thing about depression: A human being can survive almost anything, as long as she sees the end in sight.
But depression is so insidious, and it compounds daily, that it’s impossible to ever see the end. The fog is like a cage without a key”.

Elizabeth Wurtzel

Depression explained by sufferers.

I have seen what it is like & I have witnessed it! A girl in her teens who was once fun-loving & talkative suddenly stopped talking. She cut short meeting everyone & was already suffering from thyroid. Either she was mere happy or became sheer silent. Her depression
was in the earlier stage but her relatives demotivated her by saying stuffs like she doesn’t know anything; like she does not know how to walk. She was pensive of dying & subconsciously developed suicidal tendencies.

Her parents noticed that and took her to the doctor but alas! the doctor wasn’t a Therapist/Analyst treating depression but a neurologist. Medication led to side effects & after a month or so she died due to Brain Hemorrhage, ultimately losing the fight. She was close to her cousin. She wanted to visit her cousin’s home to talk with her & ace back her health, but her parents didn’t agree to the matter. Her parents thought of what people will say if they send her to somebody else’s home. Her parents believed that people will say she was suffering from depression and that was not acceptable of her.

“Persons between 15-29 years of age at some point of time suffer from such problems that their parents do not understand and take their anguish lightly.

What is Depression?

Ever heard of this term? Of Course, you must have, as, after the death of Sushant Singh Rajput, its a topic which is getting much attention.

Depression is a type of mental disorder in which you constantly feel sadness and you start losing interest in activities. It can happen due to various reasons that include; job loss or death of someone near & dear. It is a proven fact that women’s face depression more as compared to men.

Depression can continue for a long period. It comprises of scenes during which the side effects can keep going even after fourteen days. It cannot be said for how long a depression will persist; it can continue even for years.

Signs of Depression.

Depression can’t be seen and noticed by everyone, so there are particular signs, if you notice in your dear ones and near ones, you should opt them a hand which is not against them, opinionated about them but a hand to help them, to just listen them, to be compassionately available for them when they need you, when they need their closest ones the most.

1. Sad Mood.
2. People start losing interest in activities that they once loved.
3. Cannot focus on things for a long time.
4. Constant feeling of guilty or helplessness.
5. Tend to avoid social gatherings.
6. Their appetite keeps on changing. People either eat very much or very less.
7. Their sleeping schedule deviates between constant or not.
8. sleeping at all, leading to insomnia.
9. People lack energy & enthusiasm and not feel even confident about themselves (15 signs that you own a Confident personality).
10. Aer a point of time they begin to develop ‘Suicidal Tendencies’

15 signs that you own a Confident personality.

Tons of things have been written on & about depression; some plausible Causes can be: –

1. Negative thinking
2. Trauma during childhood
3. Medical condition like cancer or thyroid can also trigger depression & other loads of peripheral disturbance.

Rise above depression.

Many people are afraid of a conventional stigma of “What people will say” & avoid seeking mental help. If it is not treated well, it could lead to an increase in stress.

A girl after completing her 12th suffered from this indisposition. She cut off ties with all her friends. Everybody was against her after they got to know about her relationship. Her mother used to thrash her with belts. Even people of the area where she lived were against her. At that time her father came to her rescue, he supported her not only in her hard times but also made her mother understand of what kind of situation she was in. Today she is a successful doctor. Emerged as a fighter, she doesn’t want others to suffer from the same malady and is raising awareness among people.

Can depression be cured?

● Depression is very well curable. The biggest support in this situation is a person’s family and friends. If they are noticing unfavorable patterns in behavior they will
definitely stand up for help.
● “Talking therapy” is also the biggest stress buster, it is also known as psychotherapy. One should talk with the person She/He trusts the most. Let your heart cry out in front of them. Don’t let anything get buried under your heart in such a way that it would make living your life difficult. Sometimes it is okay to not be okay.
● Depending upon the severity of the case a doctor may also prescribe some antidepressants.
● One can also treat depression by improving their diet patterns by eating more fruits & vegetables instead of oily food or junk food.
● Getting involved in exercise is an all-natural treatment to fight depression.

Bottom line

Don’t hide the real you. Just be the way you are. Seeking help when you are facing some issues is not wrong. By seeking help, it not only brings clarity in your life but also enhance your personal growth and strengthens the foundation of your belief systems. Always remember the famous John Green quote “There is hope,
even when your brain tells you there isn’t.”

Author’s bio

Tanveer Kaur is a professional creative content writer and loves to share her thoughts with the people and her writing have eases the number of lives.