A LITTLE ABOUT DEPRESSION AS AN ILLNESS.

 

First and most importantly depression is not a state of mind. And it is certainly not something one can say," Snap out of it". It is not an emotional illness that inflicts weak people. It is a physical disability that affects the mind. It will statistically inflict one in five people. When certain physical conditions occur, Neuro cells in the brain function incorrectly. At this stage Clinical Depression sets in. You have to separate Clinical Depression with the common words: ' being depressed' . You can be depressed if your favourite team lose three football matches on the trot, you may be depressed if a loved one dies, you can be depressed if you lose your job -  there are many reasons for your mood being depressed. This type of single depressive episode is  a normal reaction to sad or traumatic events. But Clinical Depression is something quit different. It is a breakdown of the Neuro function in the brain that will result in your mood control systems being unable to function normally. In other words you cannot control your mood; you can feel in the pit of despair even when things are going well. Clinical depression is a severe and disabling condition that requires medical intervention and often the support of a good counsellor. *Concerned about depression take an online test:

 

Depression is Prime Cause of Disability.

 

The world is starting a new millennium disabled by sadness and facing a growing epidemic of mental disorder, according to one news report;

 

"Depression was the number one cause of disability in the U.S and the third biggest cause, after heart disease and strokes, in Europe. Worldwide depression was the leading cause of disability among those age between 15 and 40. "Source Jeremy Laurance, Health Editor of the Daily Telegraph.

 

Should you have any concerns over depression I recommend you immediately contact your doctor and seek the services of a Counsellor.

 

 

 

 

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