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-Therapy

-Medication

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A lot of people on social media and in school have a tendency to throw the word depression around. I wanted to do my research on depression to show that depression is serious and a common thing that many people struggle with and jokes shouldn't be made about the disorder or any disorder.

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Seasonal Depression is a common type of depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is related to the change in seasons in which depression begins and ends at the same time every year. Symptoms usually occur in the fall and winter months.

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"Depression is living in a body that fights to survive with a mind that tries to die."

"Depression is like drowning except you can see everyone around you breathing."

"I drank to drown my pain, but the damned pain learned how to swim."

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-Women are twice as likely to suffer from depression than men.

-Typical onset occurs at the age of 18.

-Whites suffer from depression more than African Americans and Hispanics.

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Although there is not one specific thing that guarantees you'll suffer from Depression, here are possible factors that are linked to its development:

-Family history: People are more likely to suffer from depression if it runs in their family.

-Serious medical illness: Stressing and worrying about another illness may lead to depression.

-Drug and Alcohol Use

-Death of a loved one

-Living in an abusive or uncaring relationship

-Major Events: Moving to a new place, losing a job, getting married etc

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- Continuously feeling sad, empty, and hopeless.

-Loss of interest or pleasure in most/all normal activities.

-sleep disturbances

-reduced appetite or weight loss or increased cravings and weight gain.

-tiredness or lack of energy

-angry outbursts, irritability

-frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts etc.

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Intense sadness, worthlessness, and hopelessness that lasts for a consecutive amount of days or week can be diagnosed as Depression. Depression negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. Depression keeps you from living your daily life; it is different from just being sad.