Many people think being unhappy is the same as being depressed. It's not. Major depressive disorder - a type of depression-is much more complicated. The specific symptoms and signs determine whether it's depression or just a case of Monday blues, says Health Line. Here are the four warning signs of major depressive disorder. Depression is often trivialised. But this shouldn’t be the case especia... ››› more
Depression is a serious illness! And if you're not making an effort to receive the appropriate treatment it won't only ruin your life, it could end up ruining your overall health too.
This because depression often leads to alcohol or drug abuse as a way to cope with your moods.
And even if you don't turn to drugs or alcohol, your whole life suffers because of your moods and they'll start... ››› more
People with a family history of depression, trauma and abuse are more likely to suffer from depression, says Livestong.com.
There are different classes of depression. You'll receive the diagnosis of mild depression if you have low-grade symptoms for more than two years. And while the symptoms are less severe than those in people who have severe clinical depression, the symptoms last a lot long... ››› more