Depression

A tough month it had been in July that I didn't have so much time to update my blog. Today I will write about depression. I know a few people that deals with depression and sometimes I doubt about myself if I have depression symptoms. It is good you are aware of it, better than being unconscious about it I guess.. A man I knew jumped off the building for some reasons, he might probably dealt with the depression for a while and suicide was the only solution for him. While, a past few days, a Thai singer/ guitar player also jumped off the building too.. What those indicate to our society and human emotions? The information I found from http://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/depression-signs-and-symptoms.htm Recognising Depression Symptoms: The normal ups and downs of life mean that everyone feels sad or has "the blues" from time to time. But if emptiness and despair have taken hold of your life and won't go away, you may have depression. Depression makes it tough to function and enjoy life like you once did. Just getting through the day can be overwhelming. But no matter how hopeless you feel, you can get bette :) What is depression? Sadness or downswings in mood are normal reactions to life’s struggles, setbacks, and disappointments. Many people use the word “depression” to explain these kinds of feelings, but depression is much more than just sadness. Some people describe depression as “living in a black hole” or having a feeling of impending doom. However, some depressed people don't feel sad at all—they may feel lifeless, empty, and apathetic, or men in particular may even feel angry, aggressive, and restless. Whatever the symptoms, depression is different from normal sadness in that it engulfs your day-to-day life, interfering with your ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and have fun. The feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness are intense and unrelenting, with little, if any, relief. Here is the checklist for you : If you identify with several of the following signs and symptoms, and they just won’t go away, you may be suffering from clinical depression. you can’t sleep or you sleep too much you can’t concentrate or find that previously easy tasks are now difficult you feel hopeless and helpless you can’t control your negative thoughts, no matter how much you try you have lost your appetite or you can’t stop eating you are much more irritable, short-tempered, or aggressive than usual you’re consuming more alcohol than normal or engaging in other reckless behavior you have thoughts that life is not worth living (seek help immediately if this is the case) Depression and suicide risk Depression is a major risk factor for suicide. The deep despair and hopelessness that goes along with depression can make suicide feel like the only way to escape the pain. If you have a loved one with depression, take any suicidal talk or behavior seriously and learn to recognize the warning signs. Warning signs of suicide include: Talking about killing or harming one’s self Expressing strong feelings of hopelessness or being trapped An unusual preoccupation with death or dying Acting recklessly, as if they have a death wish (e.g. speeding through red lights) Calling or visiting people to say goodbye Getting affairs in order (giving away prized possessions, tying up loose ends) Saying things like “Everyone would be better off without me” or “I want out” A sudden switch from being extremely depressed to acting calm and happy Well, now that I understand more about depression. I realise that I fell into those signs but it does not mean I have a depression and can not be cured. I might had a depression last week but listen, If you stop those negative thoughts and make an effort to stay away from those bad thoughts with your consciousness , you can overcome your own depression before it is too late. I don't blame people who kill themselves, but I think that it's just a blank thought they had when they feel the weakest that they can't live anymore. What did I do to cope with my sliced depression ? I just called someone and told her how I was feeling! Believe me, it felt better afterwards! Remember to stay with a person who you can talk to,if not write down your dramatic sides on a paper or something, at least to bring your consciousness back and to express your emotion! Wou would feel better!..Always remember that suicide is the solution for yourself to avoid solving problems but it is not the solution of the real problems. Even if you may feel it's the worst time of your life, you have to live with it! Don't take life so seriously but stay happy! Problems are on your thoughts nowhere else! Good luck. If you are depressing right now, I hope you find better ways out soon. You're not alone.