What is depression?
We all know what it is like to be depressed - the way you feel so easily overwhelmed by the world and while you know you should do something about it, can't build up the energy to get moving. Fine if this happens only once in a while but when it is there more days than not; when it pushes itself into the centre of your life; when decisions are made on the basis of how your depression is that day then it is time to deal with it. Some of the common signs are:
- You feel flat
- Each day is a struggle
- Nothing feels good anymore
- Life seems pointless
- You feel worthless
- You cry a lot
- Your sleep is bad
- You drag yourself through the day
- The future seems bleak
- You feel alone
- You feel resentment towards others even although you know you should not
- You can't be bothered with things you used to like
- You don't to do anything, go anywhere
- You have started to withdraw from life
Does this sound like you? If so, depression may be playing a part in your stress
We can break depression into three parts:
- What you think - What goes through your mind when you are down
- What you do - How you act when you are down
- How your body reacts - Symptoms you get when you are down
