The Truth About Depression

The Truth About Depression

One in four people will suffer from depression. But what is depression and what causes it? The  treatments are improving each year and it is not a condition that is ignored. People can feel a number of different signs and symptoms and this can make the diagnosis very difficult.

The extent to how a person is feeling is often hidden from those that surround them, they can have feelings of worthlessness and this can manifest deep into their thoughts and feelings. Being able to do the things that you have previously enjoyed can become difficult and almost impossible to continue.

Their sleep can be affected from sleeping more and not feeling the benefit from this increased sleep. It can sometime affect the quality of the sleep that you are getting and this can make you feel tired during the day. This video looks at the signs and symptoms of depression as well as looking into the treatment that should be offered.

Here is a very informative video on depression.

There is constant research looking at the way these drugs help the brain, but there is more to treatment than just taking drugs. It is important that you request cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT; this is where you are able to talk with a trained therapist.

You need to talk about your feelings and they will offer you ways that you can deal with these thoughts and feelings, to manage your life in a positive way. You will be given steps and milestones to achieve and this will mean that you are able to move forward with your life and take positive steps in the right direction.

It is not going to be something that will disappear in the first few weeks or treatment it might take many months to feel better, but the treatment of depression will come and life will become better and you will be able to manage your symptoms better too.