What Is Depression? Why do you get depression?

Depression is a common mental illness that can ruin sleep, mood, motivation, concentration; you may have difficulty eating, perhaps you lack energy.

Depression can be hereditary, and if your family suffers from depression, you should be aware of this and remember to get guidance and advice from your own doctor.

If you have a diagnosis or your family has diagnoses, you should also be aware of the increased risk you have.

People who take drugs or drink alcohol can easily get into a chemical imbalance, which over time can develop into depression and other mental illnesses.

If you have lost someone close, e.g., mother, father, friend, partner, or close family, you can also develop depression and are at least at risk for it.

Depression is primarily treated with medication, but there are also alternative methods such as writing therapy, cognitive therapy, and talk therapy.

Some depressions make people so desperate that they consider or commit suicide. Therefore, it is important to take depression and signs of depression seriously.

If your sleep is reduced or ruined, if your mood is always bad, if you lack motivation or concentration, you have difficulty eating or lack energy, you should consider seeking a doctor, psychiatrist, or psychologist.

If you need help urgently, you must call the local health services, psychiatry or the police.

If you do not take responsibility for your illness and your treatment, you can end up losing control of your life.

You can lose your relationship, friends, job, and much more, which can further worsen the depression.

Seek help if you feel that you have signs of depression, or if your loved ones make you aware of new behavior or conduct that should concern you.

If you are a relative and fear that your loved one has depression, you need to help the person move forward.

They may not have the energy to get help themselves, and therefore you need to be there for them.