Depression is a condition that effects one's moods and emotions. This disorder cannot be controlled. However, through counseling, be it group or by an individual psychologist, and sometimes medication, it can be treated. There are many factors that may cause depression in a person's life. For teens, many of these factors join together to create this disorder. Traumatic events like a change in one's home life, or the loss of a friend or family member can be the causes for depression. Any event that causes distress on one's emotions can trigger this disorder. Another cause for depression is the circumstances that the teen is living through. If the home life of a teen is not right, depression can occur. Often, teens who are depressed are living in an abusive home, poverty, or a home full of alcohol or substance abuse. Depression is also known to be an illness that runs through families. It can be genetic and passed on from parent to child. The disorder can occur because of other disorders, and when the teen is taking part in substance, and drug abuse.
Depression comes in two common forms, Major Depressive Disorder and Dysthymic Disorder. Major Depressive Disorder is recognized and known to impede with a person's work, sleep, eating patterns, and hobbies. Major Depression, the common name for this form, prevents a person's normal functioning. Often, this form of depression is recurring in one's lifetime. the second form of depression, Dysthymic depression, is also known as dysthymia. It is a long-term disorder that will last for two years or longer. This form does not disable a person, but it is able to interfere with a person's well-being and normal functioning.
One would be able to recognize a person with depression, by knowing the symptoms. In teen depression, often the child will excessively sleep. They become withdrawn and lose motivation in their work, interest in their hobbies. The teen will either avoid eating, or overeat. They complain for aches and pains, and have a loss in memory. They become rebellious and promiscuous, and often use alcohol or drugs. Based on these symptoms, over 50 percent of children between the ages of 12 to 17 years old have or have had depression and its symptoms. Depression effects many people, and by recognizing its symptoms, one can assist the person find help for their disorder.
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Although I personally have not gone through this, I know many people who have. Depression is a scary thing it toys with you and brings you to the lowest of lows. I believe people are go through because of everything that goes around them. No one starts off depressed they are lead into it. Sleeping with a unavoidable noise is what depression is. You live life with a buzzing noise that can not go away, all because of situations you were put in.
ReplyDeleteMany people think that depression is caused by what is happening around people. I believe that depression is caused by what descisions you make in your life. Depression isnt something that just happens to you, it is caused by your own actions. Not by the situations that you were put through.
ReplyDeleteI agree, depression can happen to anyone and is a problem; though one that can be treated, in a multitude of ways. Depression is not a problem to be trifled with, effecting someone’s personal habits and functions, turning them into almost different people. We know the causes and signs of depression, so why don’t we do any thing? We do, there are ways to help and cope with depression, but it all starts with acknowledging that someone needs help. Life is hard enough without extra baggage holding you back; now add a suitcase full of depression. It can be tough, but with help from friends and family the burden doesn’t seem so heavy. Help is there, always, all you need to do is go to it.
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