Depression, anyone?

Quick question, really.

Originally posted by: jatisahu

I have been in depression all my teen years. Initially its due to external reasons but soon it becomes habit and your second nature ie; to feel hopeless all he time. I came out when I found spiritual solution to it ie; Happiness lies within.

The term depression is used loosely. Basically depression is a state where one feels low, does not enjoy life, hopeless etc. This happens to almost everyone from time to time depending upon their life events. There is no treatment required.

Originally posted by: King-Anu

The term depression is used loosely. Basically depression is a state where one feels low, does not enjoy life, hopeless etc. This happens to almost everyone from time to time depending upon their life events. There is no treatment required.

Prolonged depression is called clinical depression and is the one that requires treatment. This is a serious issue and affects life activities. There are criterion to diagnose this condition.

@ prognosis. they resolve over time howeve recurrence is there.

Originally posted by: epiphany.

I know that basic difference between when one says 'I'm depressed' and when a shrink actually agrees. 🤡😆 I just don't understand why we feel that way. Why are we unable to appreciate what's good, so very greatly?

Originally posted by: King-Anu

I didnt get the srhink part. lol

In case of short term depression (not technically depression) its more of a low mood as a result of some life event. The etiology is not biological (though happens through biological pathways). For example when someone dies we get in bad mood and are less interested in life.

In case of clinical depression the etiology is biological and possibily related to chemical transmitters in neuronal synapses. One of the treatment there is anti-depressants.

In the end its complex issue and there is role of enviroment etc as well.

Originally posted by: epiphany.

I meant I know the difference between loose depression and clinical depression.

So, what is the first step to clinical depression? It isn't purely biological, right?

My grandma has major depression. She had tremors and couldn't write her name for awhile or hold coffee with one hand without dripping. She also got hypothyroid. I know it sounds bad but she has been on antidepressants in the past and these are what work for her. She is fine now and feels normal again.

Originally posted by: -Aiza-

My grandma has major depression. She had tremors and couldn't write her name for awhile or hold coffee with one hand without dripping. She also got hypothyroid. I know it sounds bad but she has been on antidepressants in the past and these are what work for her. She is fine now and feels normal again.

After my grandpa's death. She was in shock for days and had a fear of being alone.
Losing someone you've lived with brings intense feelings of loneliness and emptiness.
When I heard that that he is no more. I felt like I've just been through an emotional earthquake, and the aftershocks are going to continue for a long time.