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Fight Depression: How To Combat An Unhappy Life
To give you the best answer we must first differentiate between a clinical depression and what is thought of as depression.
A clinical Depression is a depressive episode that lasts for at least 2 weeks and shows 7 of the following 9 signs (taken from the DSM-5):
- Fatigue or lack of energy
- Guild or feelings of worthlessness
- Lack of concentration/indeciseveness
- Excessive sleeping or insomnia
- Anhedonia → markedly diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities
- Restlessness or feeling slow
- Having thoughts of suicide or death on a regular basis
- Significant weight change (5% in either direction)
If any of these signs appear every day, or almost every day, we are talking about a major depression in which case the first, and most important step is to SEEK HELP FROM A PROFESSIONAL!
There is always someone willing to listen and help, but it is on you to find that person. Seek medical assistance as soon as you can. A major Depressive Episode is very serious and you need to find some kind of help. 20% of all pople suffering from major depression develop real psychotic disorders. So please, seek help now.
