Signs of Depression

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Depression is a serious mental illness that affects people and many think depression is just about being sad. However, depression can cause a lot of symptoms in the body and mood. Depression is a risk factor for heart disease and dementia.



According to WHO, over 300 million people currently live with depression in the world but nearly half of them are not getting the help they need.

It is very normal to feel down sometimes, but when you are feeling down most of the time then you may have depression. In other to be diagnosed with depression your symptoms must have presented themselves every day for at least two weeks

Depression is associated with the feeling of low mood and lack of interest in day-to-day activities. The individual experiencing depression will suddenly withdraw from activities which they normally find interest in.

Scientifically depression is defined as a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Depression can be caused by events that happen in our lives and also can be caused by chemical changes in the brain.

Depression affects how you feel, think, and do daily activities.

Types of depression

·      Major depression

·      Persistent depressive disorder

·      Bipolar disorder

·      Seasonal affective depression

·      Postpartum depression

·      Psychotic depression


Causes of depression

Depression is very common and can happen to anyone. however, factors that can cause depression are:

Genetic Factors or Environmental Factors

Genetic factors: our genes play a role in the way we are formed right from our mother’s womb and these genetic factors cannot be modified but can be managed. A family history of depression can increase the risk of depression in people

Environmental factors: these include stress, death or loss, abuse, illness, substance abuse, low self-esteem, anxiety, loneliness.

How to know if you have depression?

The symptoms of depression are:

·      Loss of interest in activities

·      Difficulty concentrating

·      Trouble in anger management

·      Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping

·      Thoughts of death or suicide

·      Feeling Headache/pains without any clear reason and doesn’t go away even with medication

·      Feeling worthless or hopeless

·      Weight gain or drastic weight loss

·      Fatigue/ low energy

Treatment of Depression

You might be wondering if depression is treatable

The good news is yes it is. Depression can be treated medically or through psychotherapy

Ways to handle depression

Depression is very dangerous it drains your strength and makes it difficult for you to do things to make you feel better. It can be very difficult to take action when you are depressed, however; if you find yourself wrapped around it there are small steps to take that will lead you into recovery.

·      Think positive

·      Stay in touch and connected to your loved ones

·      Engage in fun activities that keep you motivated

·      Practice relaxation technique

·      Get enough sleep at least 8hours

·      Engage in exercise

·      Eat healthy

·      Go out for a walk

·      Engage in meditation

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