The word depression is used to describe a variety of moods from “feeling a little down” or sad to being overwhelmed, incapacitated, and possibly suicidal. These mood changes or swings can be triggered by life situations or biochemical causes. Depression causes feelings of hopelessness, despair, sadness, and apathy.
Depression affects every aspect of a person’s being. Here are just some of the effects of depression:
- Loss of perspective. Depression distorts life and how we see ourselves. Depression perpetuates a negative pattern of thinking.
- Changes the person’s physical activities and social involvement. A depressed person has little strength or desire to be involved in activities that once were of interest. Constant fatigue plagues the victim of depression.
- Loss of self-esteem. The depressed person develops and nurtures a negative self-image.
- Withdrawal From others at a time when support and encouragement are important.
- An overwhelming need to escape problems, social situations, and life as normal.
- Over-sensitivity to what others say and do.
- Difficulties in thinking, concentration, and decision making. Depressed people can’t focus and complain of muddled thinking and forgetfulness. They feel as if gloom and doom hanging over them all the time.
- Difficulties In managing emotions and everyday situations. Depressed people are almost always frustrated and angry.
- Feelings of guilt or regret….either real or imagined.
- Creates a strong sense of dependence upon others.
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