Depression is characterized by persistently overwhelming emotions of extreme sadness and hopelessness. Your body and mind struggle to operate regularly, which affects your ability to focus, eat, and sleep cycles. Even enjoyable hobbies eventually get tedious. Here, hopelessness, helplessness, and self-blame may become persistent battles for you. Despite your best efforts, you are unable to get rid of these emotions. It feels like you're stuck in a never-ending depressing storm with no obvious way out and a way to find happiness or serenity.
If these difficulties become a daily battle for you for a minimum of two weeks, it may indicate that you are struggling with depression.
There are several theories on the origins of depression, making it a complicated problem. Some individuals who experience depression are not entirely aware of the reasons behind their feelings. Experts think that several factors might contribute to depression. It might be the result of variations in the chemical makeup of your brain or the result of events from your early life or genetics. Negative thinking or unhelpful behaviours might also be a factor for certain people. Relationship issues may also exacerbate the situation.
Though facts support all of these theories we're still unsure of how precisely they fit together. Comprehending depression entails examining all aspects of your life including your mental state, your body, and other experiences. Every component including events in your life or the chemistry of your brain, contributes to the overall picture of depression.
Depression counselling will help you understand your emotions and develop coping strategies. Through this, you'll get stronger and more prepared to face the problems of depression.
