About Depression & Pity
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Symptoms
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Those that are depressed feel unrelenting sadness, pessimism, and anxiousness. They may also exhibit a change in diet or sleep pattern. Other signs of depression include a general loss of interest and thoughts of suicide.
Causes
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There is no singular cause of depression. It may result from a trauma, a psychological imbalance, environmental factors, or genetics.
Types
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The different forms of depression are psychotic depression, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, dysthymic disorder, and major depressive disorder.
Detection
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Depression can be detected by visiting a doctor or mental health professional to conduct physical and psychological examinations.
Treatment
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The methods of treatment for depression include medication, psychotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy, or the herbal remedy St. John's wort. Loved ones should not engage in pity with the depressed as a means of aiding treatment. This may be a positive reinforcement, and discourage the depressed from resuming a normal lifestyle and routine.
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