Everyone has experienced feelings of depression at one time or another. These feelings commonly follow loss or disappointment and they usually pass in a few hours or days. When depressive feelings, however, persist and interfere with one's health and social well-being, then some sort of intervention or professional help is needed.
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What is Depression?
Depression is a prolonged and persistent negative mood, which can color and interfere with many aspects of one's life. It is characterized by feelings of worthlessness, excessive guilt, loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, self-doubt, and guilt. Suicidal thoughts may also be present. Normal everyday depression can last for a few minutes to a few days. We've all felt these periods of being "down" or "sad." These feelings are a normal part of being human. On the other hand, depression that becomes intense and lasts for extended periods of time may be a dysfunctional form of depression, something beyond the "everyday sort." Seeing a mental health specialist can often help this more serious type of depression.
What Causes People to be Depressed?
Significant loss.
Loss of control over the environment - the person feels that nothing can be done to change unfortunate events in life.
Unrealistic expectations
Disappointment
Perceived failure
Negative thinking which gradually becomes self-defeating
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