The Effects Of Depression
Who is more likely to become affected by or suffer from psychological problems? the answer nearly everyone. It is believed that depression affects nearly 20% of the population in Australia – this means that nearly 4 million people have suffered a bout of clinical depression at some time. Depression affects everyone in different ways with some cases more severe than others.
Someone suffering from serious depression needs nurturing and this can often be done with medical help.
What to expect if depression takes hold. Depression can cause unbearable emotional pain which will often your life to turn upside down, if the depression escalates out of control.
Remember, if you have been diagnosed with depression – you are not on your own. People around you feel some of your pain and are often affected as well.
Sadness and bouts of lethargy are often for depression; these symptoms do not necessarily mean that you are suffering from depression, as they also relate to every day stress – but they can mean you are experiencing a form of depression. Stress often fades after a few days and if you find you are still sad (or feeling low) and the fatigue factor still strong, it is advisable to seek medical assistance.
Unfortunately in some cases depression goes unnoticed and because of this a number of sufferers do not receive the right assistance, treatment or, in some cases, medication.
Depression is a serious affliction that can affect not only the sufferer, but family and friends as well. With the correct assistance and support, depression is treatable.
Talk to someone if you are concerned that yourself, or someone close to you, appears to be experiencing a form of depression. You can seek assistance for your General Practitioner or from a psychologist qualified in helping with depression.
If you think you, a family member or a friend is suffering from depression, you should seek assistance from your General Practitioner or consider seeking depression counselling from a qualified psychologist