Does everyone get depressed sometimes?
Depression is a mental health condition that negatively how we think, act, speak and maintain relationships with those around us.
For some people this might be relatively minor, for others however, it can be crippling.
Not everyone suffers from depression, it’s thought that around 4.5% of UK adults suffer from depression but it is commonly linked to other mental health conditions.
It is true that everyone feels low at times, and this can feel awful but in many cases it’s short lived and doesn’t have a significant impact on quality of life. However, depression requires extensive assessment and diagnosis by a medical professional. So, to say that everyone suffers from depression at some point would be like saying everyone suffers from Asthma at some point because we can all feel short of breath or have chest infections.
Depression can make someone feel like they are beyond help but nobody is ever beyond help.
What are the signs?
Many people describe depression feeling completely hopeless and as if they are losing their identity of sense of purpose If world. People also often feel very negative, both about themselves and the wider world.
Other common symptoms include:
- Feeling numb to the world.
- Feeling detached.
- Down, upset, or tearful.
- Finding no pleasure in anything.
- Thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
- Becoming agitated and snapping.
- Feeling guilty or worthless.
People may begin to avoid social situations, have difficulty with memory or concentration and feel constantly exhausted both because of poor sleep and the becoming restless.
People often find coping mechanisms in drink, drugs, food, smoking hobbies or work to distract from their feelings.
