Description
A prolonged sense of melancholy and a loss of interest in things and activities you used to enjoy are symptoms of the mood disorder depression. It may also make it difficult to eat, sleep, remember things, or think clearly. It's acceptable to experience sadness or mourning about trying circumstances in life, including losing your job or getting divorced. However, depression differs in that it contains more symptoms than just sorrow and lasts almost every day for at least two weeks. Depressive disorders come in various forms. Major depressive illness, often known as clinical depression, is sometimes referred to as "depression." This kind of despair is the worst. In the absence of therapy, depression may worsen and persist longer. In extreme circumstances, it may result in suicide or self-harm.
Résumé
- Depression is more than just feeling sad; it involves persistent sadness over a prolonged period. While the term is used casually, clinical depression can affect anyone, with women being twice as likely to experience it due to biological factors like menstruation, childbirth, and menopause. Depression affects people regardless of socioeconomic status, education, or background, and is a global phenomenon.
- Statistically, 15 to 20 out of every 100 people will experience depression at some point in their lives, typically starting in their 20s or 30s. It can also occur later in life, especially after menopause in women, or postpartum. Depression can be triggered by specific events like loss or financial setbacks, known as reactive depression. Alternatively, it can arise without any apparent cause, termed biological or endogenous depression, linked to chemical imbalances in the brain.
- The causes of depression are multifaceted, although a definitive single cause remains elusive. Potential factors include imbalances in neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine, congenital disabilities, and hereditary predispositions. Individuals who have had a depressive episode are more susceptible to future episodes. These factors can trigger depressive symptoms.
- Recognizing depression involves identifying various symptoms, including psychological ones like persistent sadness and loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities. Individuals may experience a general lack of enthusiasm or joy, have difficulty concentrating on tasks.
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À propos des intervenants
Dr Himanshu Desai
Spécialiste en désintoxication et directeur de l'hôpital psychiatrique GIPS, Ahmedabad.
Divulgation financière
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