What Causes Depression & How To Overcome It

Depression is a serious condition that can affect anyone at any age. While it may seem like something someone else just experiences, depression is very much an illness that affects your moods, emotions, and behavior. It is a debilitating illness that can have a huge impact on your life. It can make you feel like you're trapped in your own body and make it hard to get out of bed in the morning.

As many as one in five people have experienced depression at some point in their lives, and it's even more common among women than men. Depression is often referred to as the "common cold" of mental health disorders. It’s important to know what causes depression and how to overcome it if you or someone you know is suffering from this condition.

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It's hard to know what causes depression, but some factors seem to be associated with it more frequently than others. For instance, life events (like divorce or death), traumatic experiences, emotional pain (such as relationship problems), having low self-esteem, or being overweight can all increase your risk of developing depression.

Some studies also suggest that people who have a history of substance abuse are at greater risk of developing depression. It's not always clear which one of these factors is causing your symptoms but everyone feels sad sometimes, right? The trick is knowing how to recognize the warning signs so that you can get help fast.

Here are some common signs of depression:

• Feeling like you're not living up to your potential

• Feeling worthless or guilty about yourself or your actions

• Losing interest in things that used to make you happy or bring joy into your life

• Feeling like no matter what you do or how hard you try, it won't work out for the best

• Suicidal thoughts or actions

• Tired all the time and having trouble sleeping

• Eating too much or too little food (more than usual)

• Social isolation and withdrawal

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Depression affects people differently depending on their age, gender, and other factors like genetics. It can be difficult to tell if someone you know needs help because they may not be able to communicate their feelings clearly or openly without feeling embarrassed about being depressed or anxious about being treated for it too soon (which could make them feel even worse).

But no matter what the specific cause is or how it affects the person, no one should feel like they have to suffer from this condition. There are several ways to overcome depression and start living your life again and I will talk about a few of them here.

1. Recognizing you are depressed

How will you solve a problem if you don't know it's there in the first place? This is why the first step in overcoming depression is recognizing that you're depressed. I have already talked about some of the common signs to look out for and it's important to take note of those signs so that you can recognize when something is wrong and get help as soon as possible.

2. Identify the source of your problem.

What causes it? Is it something that you can avoid in the future? Or is it something that you can't avoid? If it's something you can avoid, then there are steps you can take to keep yourself happy. This is somewhat difficult to do because sometimes there is more than one source that causes depression and you might not even know what exactly is causing it, but it helps if you can narrow down the problem.

3. Seek out professional help

If you're feeling depressed and want professional support, look into a mental health professional who can help you work through your issues. You might consider seeing a therapist or counselor who specializes in working with people who struggle with depression or bipolar disorder.

4. Don't beat yourself up

While no one likes being told they're "weak" or "stupid," depression is not your fault and it's not something that should make you feel shame. Depression can be caused by many different factors, so don't let anyone tell you what's wrong with you, just ask someone else for help!

5. Mindfulness meditation

Mindfulness meditation is a great way to practice being present in the moment so that you can be aware of your thoughts and feelings without letting them control your life. It also helps you learn how to recognize negative patterns in your thinking and behavior so that you can make positive changes for yourself.

6. Get enough sleep and exercise regularly

Studies have shown that people who sleep less than six hours a night are more likely to experience depression. Studies have also shown that people who exercise regularly tend to have lower levels of depression.

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Conclusion

You can't just rely on antidepressants to get you over depression anymore. They are just a band-aid and not a solution to the problem. You need to solve the root of the problem first, which then will get rid of your depression and make it possible for you to live a normal healthy life.

What are your tips and tricks to overcoming depression? Please let us know in the comments section below.

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Friday August 5th, 2022

*Original article, first published on hive