what is actually depression?

[vivekagrawal57]

i have heard people going in depressions. i have seen my uncle in depression but i dont understand how exactly they r feeling

i mean how can i help them i just feel helpless. if the person is ill u can make him take medicine but i cant think of a way to make a person whos in depression feel good

can any1 give me points on what is depression actually and how it can be cured without the consult of doctors cause doctors normally give sleep pills and which arent very good

[Jackson]

In my point of view Depression is a type of psychiatric disorder which affects too many aspects of our lives. It can be termed as a part of extreme feeling of dejection and sadness.

Symptoms of depression include low self-esteem coupled with lack of confidence, inability to concentrate and sleep disorders.
I believe Depression can be cured, but not by pills and medication. you need to balance work with relaxing or leisure activities and work on your problems to reach an answer.

[khassa]

depression is:
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
natural depression: a sunken or depressed geological formation
sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
a period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment
low: an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation; "a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow"
depressive disorder: a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention

[dracyruiz]

Depression is a accompaniment of low affection and abhorrence to action that can affect a person's thoughts, behaviour, animosity and concrete well-being. They may contemplate or attack suicide. Their weight may change dramatically. Insomnia, boundless sleeping, fatigue, accident of energy, or aches, pains or digestive problems It may cover animosity of sadness, anxiety, emptiness, hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt, irritability, or restlessness.

[joshephlerry]

Depression is a type of psychiatric ataxia which affects too abounding aspects of our lives. It can be termed as a allotment of acute activity of dejection and sadness. Unfortunately, it is the a lot of blurred affliction in our society. Depression after-effects out of a array of affidavit and no individual could cause can be attributed.

[riva]

Depression is not something you can see. Not even trained professionals can always correctly diagnose somebody who is clinically depressed. What makes this condition even more difficult to diagnose is the misconception of what causes depression.

[AdelaideElliott]

Depression is mental disease. It was causes due to more stress or some time it was happen due to mental imbalance. A depressed person did not want to live in crown, thinking negative, some time a depressed person was attempt to do suicide.

[Stephen Jones]

Hello

In my point of view actually depression is a type of psychiatric disorder which affects too many aspects of our lives. It can be termed as a part of extreme feeling of dejection and sadness.

Thanks a lot
Stephen Jones

[Teddcool4u]

Depression is actually a mental disorder where there is some amount of abnormality in your brain functions. It is also supplemented or it starts with Mood swings or something called as Bipolar Disorder. It can differ from person to person and medication should be taken for that. Yoga and meditation is the BEST way to get rid of it to the core. It’s a fact. Do it... :)

[Zanaprin]

Depression is more than just a low mood - it's a serious illness. While we all feel sad, moody or low from time to time. It is one of the most common of all mental health problems. Jogging, tried dieting, changed relationships, tried to think positively is best way to get it rid .

[Terry Moran]

Hello,
I think depression is not something we can see. Not even trained professionals can always correctly diagnose somebody who is clinically depressed?? What makes this condition even more difficult to diagnose is the misconception of what causes depression.

Thanks
Terry Moran

[Dr Ali]

Hi vivekagrawal57,
Depression is a mental disorder in which the patient feels low mood, sadness, lack of energy, feeling of worthlessness, guilt and at times, suicidal thinking. Now you should understand how you can help you uncle...first of all, a correct diagnosis is of prime importance because once we know what is the exact problem only then the right treatment can be started...if the treatment is delayed, it only increases worried for the patient and the family...If it is really depression and fulfills the criteria for its diagnosis then initiation of antidepressant therapy should be considered. There is a difference between sleep pills and anti depressants. Antidepressants correct the chemical balance in the brain which controls mood...due to disturbances in the serotonin levels in the brain the symptoms of depression occur. Alternative treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I hope and pray that your uncle overcomes this problem.
Regards
Dr Ali

[smartandy]

Depression can cause a great deal of mental trauma for an individual. Its marked by feelings of low self confidence and sometimes the person might also be suffering from Bi Polar Disorder. Mood swings can also lead to depression.

[devnty06]

it is not a mental disorder... it is an extreme feeling of getting into loneliness and gloominess, making yourself idle and keep thinking that you are worthless in this world and feel nothing good happens in your life. it is better to consult a GP first.

[Dr Ali]

well bipolar disorder has two types mainly, the bipolar I disorder and the bipolar II disorder....It is the bipolar II disorder which can be misdiagnosed as unipolar depression because there is hypomania and not mania..need to consider this as well.

Dr Ali

[Dr Ali]

Depression is a mental disorder and it has specific diagnostic criteria, when we are sad and low mood, we cannot classify it as depression. That is a state of mind, an emotion but when the things go beyond the range of normality then they are pathological and become a disease. These negative thoughts have some origin, so reason, so that reason need to be corrected through medical intervention and the patient feels better.
Regards
Dr Ali
Beating Depression, Live Depression Free Life. (http://www.all-about-beating-depression.com)

[sohel2011]

Well when we feel low and cover sadness of your hole then depression is coming. In this way depression is finish to your personalty. Thanks to Dr. Ali for sharing some precious information.

[Dr Ali]

you are welcome... :)
Regards
Dr Ali

[mo12lan]

Actually this word is itself a big problem due to very common people dont bother what they are saying that they are feeling depress, these saying really make any person too bad as exact condition

[peterpan020588]

Depression is a type of psychiatric ataxia which affects too abounding aspects of our lives. It can be termed as a allotment of acute activity of dejection and sadness. Unfortunately, it is the a lot of blurred affliction in our society. Depression after-effects out of a array of affidavit and no individual could cause can be attributed.

[privatelabel]

Depression is a condition were a person feels emotionally down. So people around him should give him company, family members should try to spend more time with the person.

[tes12co]

When a person feels that something wrong in their heart and he is feeling worry about anything that is the initial stage of depression