Depression

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Depression

Depression as a common emotional phenomenon should be differentiated from depression as a disorder. Depressive disorder not only includes sad mood, but it involves reduction of interest/activity as well as negativity of thought.
And it persists for a longer duration unlike a reactive sadness of mood which is easily overcome. Medications alongwithpsychotherapy is the mainstay of treatment.

Main Causes of Depression

  • continuous low mood or sadness
  • feeling hopeless and helpless.
  • having low self-esteem.
  • feeling tearful.
  • feeling guilt-ridden.
  • feeling irritable and intolerant of others.
  • having no motivation or interest in things.
  • finding it difficult to make decisions.
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