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Depression Is Real!


A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.


Depression is a chronic feeling of emptiness, sadness, or inability to feel pleasure that may appear to happen for no clear reason. It is distinct from grief and other emotions. Major depressive disorder affects approximately 17.3 million American adults, or about 7.1% of the U.S. population age 18 and older.


Depression can affect so many aspects of someones day to day life, many experience some depressive episodes in there life that are appropriate circumstances that cause this, like losing someone, heartbreak, a health issue arising etc but feeling these emotions on a daily basis, even when these harsh circumstances aren't present is when you can notice a difference. It can effect a person’s relationships, make working and maintaining good health very difficult, and in intense cases, may lead to suicide. depression contributes to nearly 40,000 suicides in the United States each year. This is the harsh reality of depression.


Knowing and understanding that this is a chemical imbalance in your brain and isn't your fault is key, you are not the only one and you certainly aren't the issue. The darkest part is feeling the ache of loneliness throughout your depression feeling like no one can help or relate makes this struggle so much harder than it already is. I'm here to prove to you there is peace in the storm and you are not alone.


Here's some more knowledge on feelings of depression expressed through art…


“Sadness” by Erin Hanson

“They say happiness will find you,

But I think sadness will find you too,

It sneaks up on you in darkness,

Just when you think you’ve made it through,

It opens holes in what was solid ground,

The kind you never know are there,

Until you go to take another step,

And find you’re standing over the air,

The world around you passes by,

In blurs of color and sound,

Nothing around you making sense,

As you continue your plummet down,

You can’t remember how it started,

And you don’t know when it will end,

But you know that you’d give anything,

To stand up on your feet again,

Sadness is that feeling,

When the falling doesn’t stop,

And it saps your life of meaning,

And of the good things that you’ve got,

So when you finally hit rock bottom,

And you look back up at the sky,

What you once had seems so far away,

The only thing left to do is cry.”


Depression can feel like you are alone and fighting to be heard yet you don't want to let anyone know ultimately most of the time suffering in silence. Approximately 280 million people in the world have depression- these stats show how many people are facing this battle yet having depression we feel so alone and like we truly understand.



Let's take a background look…

one of the most common causes of depression include:

  1. Genetics: Depression can run in families, suggesting that genetics can play a role in its development.

  2. Chemical imbalances: Imbalances in the brain's chemicals, such as serotonin and dopamine, can lead to depression.

  3. Life events: Traumatic events, such as the loss of a loved one, financial problems, or a stressful job, can trigger depression.

  4. Medical conditions: can increase the risk of depression.

  5. Substance abuse: Substance abuse, including alcohol and drug abuse, can lead to depression.

  6. Hormonal changes: Hormonal changes, such as those that occur during pregnancy, postpartum, or menopause, can lead to depression.


Depression can be a hard and overwhelming experience, but there are ways to cope with it. Here are some strategies that may help:

  1. Seek professional help: If you are experiencing depression, it's essential to seek help from a mental health professional. They can help you identify the underlying causes of your depression and develop a treatment plan that works for you.

  2. Practice self-care: Self-care is critical in managing depression. This includes getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and engaging in activities that bring you joy.

  3. Connect with others: Social isolation can worsen depression, so it's important to connect with others. This could be spending time with family and friends, joining a support group, or talking to a therapist.

  4. Challenge negative thoughts: Depression can be accompanied by negative and self-critical thoughts. Learning to challenge these thoughts and replace them with more positive and realistic ones can help improve your mood.

  5. Set achievable goals: Setting and achieving small, achievable goals can help boost your self-esteem and provide a sense of accomplishment.

  6. Practice mindfulness: Mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing and meditation, can help reduce stress and improve mood.

  7. Avoid substance abuse: Alcohol and drugs may provide temporary relief, but they can worsen depression in the long run.

Remember, depression is treatable, and there is hope for recovery. By taking these steps and seeking professional help, you can manage your depression and improve your quality of life.


Help…




Trying to understand depression- https://debpreston.com/what-is-depression/








Photos with deep meaning….




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Remember you are never alone, if you need serious help please contact….

1-800-273-TALK (8255).



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