Understanding Depression
You are NOT alone. People do understand and many people do NOT understand the depth and power of depression. Please feel free to add to the topic, discussions and community. Loved ones need to know and understand our experiences. Our support systems need to become our life lines!
Q: Who are depressed people?
A: According to the National Institute of Mental Health “In 2013, an estimated 15.7 million adults aged 18 or older in the U.S. had at least one major depressive episode in the past year. This represented 6.7 percent of all U.S. adults.”
Q:How do some people handle depresssion?
A: “A person living with depression does not always have the same thoughts as a healthy person. This chemical imbalance can lead to the person not understanding the options available to help them relieve their suffering. Many people who suffer from depression report feeling as though they've lost the ability to imagine a happy future, or remember a happy past. Often they don't realize they're suffering from a treatable illness, and seeking help may not even enter their mind. Emotions and even physical pain can become unbearable. They don't want to die, but it's the only way they feel their pain will end. It is a truly irrational choice. Suffering from depression is involuntary, just like cancer or diabetes, but it is a treatable illness that can be managed.”
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