During this time, many mentioned the danger of depression to physical health. But what exactly is the meaning of this condition? Is depression just a feeling anxious or sad?
According to psychiatrist Dr Kersi Chavda of PD Hinduja Hospital in India, the classic signs of depression is a psychological disorder experienced by a person. For example, have no desire to do anything in a long time or even think to kill yourself.
To better understand what is depression, see descriptions such as those reported by the Health Me Up follows.
- Feel there is something wrong within yourself and experience in at least two weeks.
- Having a sense of hopelessness to hinder yourself to socialize with the outside world.
- Often feel hopeless, worthless, and constantly blame themselves.
- Thoughts of suicide or even attempt to do so.
- Often numb and unable to expect anything else.
- Biological functions such as eating, sleeping, bowel, and sexual activity are affected.
- There are periodic sadness, for example, is easy to cry because it was too sensitive to things that are heard or seen.
- Concentration difficult and almost impossible to do a good job.
- In depressed patients who are young, there are also complaints of aches and pains that can not be explained physically.
"At least one in four people will suffer from depression once in their lifetime and most cases are usually experienced by women. Consequently, everyone should understand properly what is depression and what the warning signs," said Dr Kersi.