| File type | APK |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.0 |
| Publisher | Cool App Developer |
| Release date | Nov 3, 2019 |
| Date added | Nov 3, 2019 |
| Os requirements | Android |
| Requirements | Requires Android 4.4 and up |
| Total downloads | 0 |
| Price | Free |
Description
Depression and a Low Mood
Everyone experiences stressful times and low mood occasionally. Usually, this is related to an event in life such as working too long hours, or a tragedy that youre coping with.
But these types of low moods usually pass eventually. When a low mood doesnt pass, usually within about two weeks, or you cannot identify why youre feeling bad, then you may be suffering from depression.
In addition, there are other illnesses that you can have that manifest as low moods, such as thyroid disorders, low vitamin D3 levels in the blood, and even anxiety.
Its imperative that you seek professional diagnosis to ensure that what you really have is depression before you try to treat your condition.
Remember that sadness like other feelings is a valid, human emotion. Everyone who feels low is not depressed. When youre sad, its likely that someone can still make you happy, or you can listen to happy music, or do your favorite hobby and feel better.
But, when you are depressed you cannot find joy in even the things that used to give you joy, no matter what they are.
Depression may happen even at the happiest time of your life because it has nothing to do with outward events.
While its true that sometimes depression can be triggered by a normal life event that youre having trouble accepting and getting over, usually it just happens for what seems like no reason.
Its not different from getting another disease such as diabetes. It has a physiological reason for happening even if were not totally sure yet what causes it, but it has a treatment that can help you manage it or cure it.
When you are depressed, you cannot just snap out of it. You cant just listen to a happy song, play with your kids, go for a walk, read positive things, or write a journal and expect it to magically go away.
Types of Depression
There are many different types of depression. If your symptoms have persisted for a long time, be honest with your doctor about them.
Dont leave anything out. Even if youre not sure its related to your disorder, you want to tell the truth and be honest so that you can be properly diagnosed and treated.
Major Depression Usually there is a combination of symptoms that have lasted for two weeks or longer. These symptoms interfere with your ability to enjoy everyday life, even when you loved them before.
You may feel empty, moody, hopeless, pessimistic, worthless and more. You may even have thoughts of suicide or have attempted suicide.
Dysthymia If someone has depression for more than two years without it lifting, its considered chronic. Its not different from major depression but you may have to be treated longer (if not for a lifetime) if you are diagnosed with dysthymia.
Persistent Depressive Disorder - Some people are depressed for a long time, over two years, but it comes and goes. Some days youre able to be happy, but the depression comes back. This differs from bipolar in that you dont have manic episodes, just times of normalcy.
Bipolar Disorder There are many types of bipolar disorder that also involve depression. But often it includes manic episodes where you feel on top of the world, and then you plunge into a depression that seems to have no end.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) This is depression that happens due to weather, specifically dreary weather that keeps you from the sun. Some people find relief using light therapy but for some, this doesnt work.
Psychotic Depression This is typical depression along with a separation from reality. A person may suffer from delusions, false beliefs that are disturbing to others, and even hear voices and see things that arent there.