Depression is a common mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. An individual suffering from depression may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, become pessimistic, experience no pleasure in activities, reduced self-esteem & energy. Depression can result in Insomnia and even suicidal thoughts.
Causes of depression; a number of things have the tendency to cause depression.
Loss of a loved one/grieve
Divorce
Illness
Lack of job and financial instability
Abuse- child abuse, rape
Stagnancy and redundancy
Toxic relationships and jobs. et cetera
Depression can be treated with therapy or medication, or a combination of the two.
Thanks for sharing -
It reminds me of something the excellent actor Hugh Laurie said about the first time he realised he might have depression:
So this may yet be another indicator.
does depression affects our problem solving ability too?
Thanks @ayesha naymat for the contribution.
But depression is also caused by lack of serotonin and dopamine. These neurotransmitters help us regulate our emotions and mood.
Trauma is a factor too, but these neurotransmitters play important part in depression.