Depression is SERIOUS

Depression is serious.

Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods.
True clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for weeks or longer.
It’s difficult sometimes to reach out for help, how do you even know if you’re actually depressed and not just exaggerating? If you’re not willing to reach for a therapist yet, then perhaps taking a quiz from a respectable psychology website will help you. Click here to take the quiz.
Common causes and Risk Factors of Depression
The exact cause of depression is not known. Many researchers believe it is caused by chemical changes in the brain. This may be due to a problem with genes, or triggered by certain stressful events. More likely, it’s a combination of both.
Some types of depression run in families. But depression can also occur if you have no family history of the illness. Anyone can develop depression, even kids.
The following may play a role in depression:

• Alcohol or drug abuse
  
• Certain medical conditions, including under active thyroid, cancer, or long-term pain
  
• Certain medications such as steroids
  
• Sleeping problems
  
• Stressful life events, such as:
  
  • Breaking up with a boyfriend or girlfriend
    
  • Failing a class
    
  • Death or illness of someone close to you
    
  • Divorce
    
  • Childhood abuse or neglect
    
  • Job loss
    
• Social isolation