Depression

Depression is a mood disorder that involves a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It is different from the mood fluctuations that people regularly experience as a part of life.

Major life events, such as bereavement or the loss of a job, can led to depression. However, doctors only consider feelings of grief to be part of depression if they persist.

Depression is an ongoing problem, not a passing one. It consists of episodes during which the symptoms last for at least 2 weeks. Depression can last for several weeks, months, or years.

Signs and symptoms

The symptoms of depression can include:

• a depressed mood

• reduced interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed

• a loss of sexual desire

• changes in appetite

• unintentional weight loss or gain

• sleeping too much or too little

• agitation, restlessness, and pacing up and down

• slowed movement and speech

• Fatigue or loss of energy

• feelings of worthlessness or guilt

• difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions

• recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or an attempt at suicide

Both male females experience various types of depressions. In females the most common is postpartum depression and premenstrual dysphoric disorder which occurs during menstral periods

There are alot of factors that contributes to depression

These Factors that are likely to play a role include:

• genetic features

• changes in the brain’s neurotransmitter levels

• environmental factors

• psychological and social factors

• additional conditions, such as bipolar disorder.

There are alot of ways to handle and treat depression according to individual

These includes

Family and group support

Psychotherapy and medications to reduce anxiety. Natural remedies like Ginseng and Lavender can also relieve stress and anxiety which often leads to depression.