Facts about Depression

Depression. It is a small word but the disorder itself carries a lot of ponderousness. People who don’t suffer from depression can’t know at all the hardships people with depression have to face with their inner demons.
It’s tough to even have a good night’s sleep, even harder to fake a smile.
I don’t think we need to go through the definition of this word like we always do with all the other phrases.
But what exactly is depression? Are there certain things we need to keep in mind when talking to someone with depression? What are some of the facts we should know about depression?
Here is a list of some facts about depression you might want to know-
1) Specific personalities are more prone to depression:
It occurs more in introverts or perfectionists. The overall personality doesn’t cause depression but it can be one of the factors.
2) World Health Organization (WHO) states that – Globally, the surplus of people of all ages suffering from depression is 264 million people of all ages.
3) Sadness isn’t the only symptom of depression.
4) Depression can lead to physical ailments and discomfort.
5) Women are twice as probably to suffer from depression than men:
This is because women deal differently with stress than men. Women are most likely to focus on the problem rather than the solution & they tend to keep their feelings inward.
6) Depression distorts people’s thinking:
It makes way for a disempowering thought pattern.
7) Long term stress or PTSD leads to depression.
8) 50% of people with depression don’t seek mental health professionals.
9) There are numerous kinds of depression.
10) The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that depression will be the 2nd highest medical cause of disability by the year 2030:
That will be second only to HIV/AIDS.
11) Depression’s impact on sleeping can either be hypersomnia or insomnia.
12) Depression affects more than 20% of adolescents by the time they become adults.
13) People with depression won’t necessarily look depressed.
14) People with depression are often highly functioning and capable of concealing their depression from the world.
15) Depression changes the size of the brain
16) Depression fades memory.
17) Asking about depression or suicide will never make it worse – but it could save a life.

I hope these facts increased some knowledge regarding depression and its effects. Reach out to your loved ones in this difficult time. Let them know it’s okay, and they’ll feel amazing again.