Sadness and disappointments are part of life. And it is normal to feel depressed after a serious event such as bereavement. But sometimes, a real malaise settles, it seems that we will forever inconsolable. This may be a depression, which only adequate treatment can overcome. So how to recognize a moment of discouragement passenger this real disease, which can not be cured with appropriate treatment? Here are some examples.
"The human race is once and for all and inherently doomed to suffering and ruin. The good life is a contradiction in terms." This was a very dark vision of the philosopher Schopenhauer.
But if the sentences are part of life, depression, it makes life a punishment without end. How to recognize the disease?
The inconsolable sadness signs of depression
The first sign of depression is a deep sadness, a feeling that everything goes wrong, everything is black and that nothing positive can happen to us. Of course, we may periodically be sad life is not solely made up of joy! But bad mood always ends up spending ... except among the depressed. It is locked in his pain. Even after a traumatic event such as bereavement of a close, it overcomes her grief in six months ... except in the depression.
Ideas black morning, depressive symptoms?
The characteristic of this sadness, but also it will be steady. Each day was read and resembles in its blackness. Usually, it can happen to wake up sad or filled with dark thoughts in the morning. But we do not know what mood they will be at the next breakfast. While the depressed person invariably knows that every day it will rise a bit sluggish.
Life slowed down by depression
Another sign that never fails: the general slowdown. The depression is overcome by fatigue, it does not mean he lacks the courage to do the work he was doing or involved in work or relationships with friends. It has an impression of lag as if everyone went to a different rhythm to it, was not on the same frequency. Loss of energy and feeling of exhaustion accompanying this state.
Memory lapses and depression syndrome
The person who suffers from depression is also experiencing a mental fatigue: lack of concentration, difficulty remembering, etc.. You feel that thoughts are slowed. So much so that some wonder sometimes if they do not suffer from Alzheimer's, but these "false memory lapses" while hiding the real problems of depression.
Reduced seize and mood disorders
Lack of desire is an essential feature of depression. For example, you may feel sad or unhappy in your work, and you say "strongly next holiday", where "strongly my next job. You always have a desire in your troubles, not desire a change of scenery. While the depressed person will desire something else even more. A lack of desire which is felt also at play: the depressed person no longer has a taste for activity level, finds nothing more fun. This neglect affects all areas of life.
Self-esteem and depression
Also signs of depression: the act of self-esteem. The person thinks it is good for nothing and has no longer believes in itself. The sense of failure keeps coming. It can even leave from work, to reach the family: the depressed thinking he does not deserve his family life, the love that others show him is not justified.
The consolation enough for a true depressive
The characteristic of depression is that it can not be resolved by the consolation and emotional relatives. Sadness "normal" will appreciate the comfort of others. The depression is so strong that the relatives have no control. Alone treatment (medication and psychotherapy) allows the person to head out of water, and only then can enter a helping hand.
Fatigue and back pain, signs of depression
Depression is often accompanied by physical signs. Note mainly loss of appetite, sleep disorders and pain (including back pain). Fatigue has often felt the peculiarity that it does not disappear after the rest: you feel tired all ...
If you recognize yourself in many of the situations, you may be suffering from depression. Please see your doctor, who can ensure the correct diagnosis and help you rediscover the joy of living ...
