Unbelievable Facts on Depression
Many people thought depression comes when we are in
depression but they what depression is and what sadness is. Here are Some Facts
on Depression.
1. Depression is not the same for everyone. Different
people experience different feelings, and different intensities of emotions.
Some experience no emotions at all; they feel as if their emotions are
dead.
2. Depression can manifest as physical pain (such as
headaches and backaches). Also, sometimes
chronic pain is due to insomnia, a common symptom of depression.
3. Sadness is not the same as depression. Depression has
an additional component of helplessness and hopelessness which persists for
weeks – and sometimes months and years.
4. It can take
several weeks for prescription
medication to take effect.
5. You can’t tell is a person is depressed simply by
looking at them.
6. Medication alone is rarely effective. It is best
combined with talking therapies, such as CBT.
7. There is often a genetic component to depression. This
is exacerbated by stress and negative life events.
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