The symptoms of depression: depression affects 4.4% of people worldwide and influences feelings, thinking, body and behavior.

Depression is a mental health disease that affects roughly 4,4% of people worldwide according to the WHO. This is an increase of 18% over the last 10 years, not to mention all the unrecorded cases due to feelings of shame, guilt or lack of knowledge about the possibilities of treatment.
Depression shows itself in various forms, affecting feelings, ways of thinking, body and behavior, triggered by both genetic, environmental, psychological and social factors, as we can see in the so-called biopsychosocial model.
Everyone feels sad or lonely from time to time; this is normal and an essential part of life and growing. Depression is something else though and needs professional help!
The symptoms of depression: typical signs that you may be affected by depression include low self-esteem, anxiety, feelings of guilt, irritability, emotional numbness and feelings of emptiness.
On a mental level, you may experience circles of thought, a strong focus on negative thoughts, worries about the future, difficulties in making decisions and concentrating as well as problems with your memory.
On the behavioral level, you may notice social withdrawal and avoidance of contacts, progressive inactivity and giving up hobbies that you used to enjoy, self-harming behavior or the inability to treat yourself well.
On a physical level, there is great fatigue, restlessness, troubles sleeping, changes in appetite, digestive problems and pain.
The presence of one or a few signs does not necessarily indicate depression; however, if you experience several of these signs almost daily over a period of at least two weeks, it is advisable to consult professionals such as psychologists and/or psychiatrists.
Are you unsure whether you might be affected? Do you have a concrete suspicion that you might be suffering from depression? Would you like to get help to learn how to deal with symptoms and fill your life with joy again?
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