The above picture is how you imagine a person that is living with depression looks isn't it? Lonely, head in their hands and surrounded by darkness. In a way you are right, they do feel surrounded with a darkness only they can see but to the outside world they look totally different.
Click on this link, which will take you to the video that Buzzfeed posted yesterday
After watching this video that was posted by BuzzFeed on their Facebook page, has your outlook changed? Be honest, you thought it was the main character didn't you? I would say at least 95% of people did. No-one gave a thought to the man in the background who looked happy and said good morning and good night every day.
That is how many people Living with Depression come across as, the happy go lucky person who is loving life yet on the inside they are screaming but don't want to tell anyone that they are feeling low and completely lost. Yes he has a job, money, a home, clothes on his back and food in his belly but that does not make him "immune". Depression can hit anyone no matter how much or how little you have in life.
There are so many different causes and a lot of people are Totally unaware of them. So today I am going to list them.
- Life events - This includes divorce, losing a job or another traumatic experience
- Loss - Losing someone close to you.
- Illness - Certain health conditions can cause depression such as menopause, lifelong illness
- Side effects from medication - Have a look at the leaflet that comes with your medication
- Genetics - It can run in families.
Like I have already said, you can everything in the world you have ever wanted or you can have nothing.
If anyone you know is feeling low please support them, listen to them, attend any doctor appointments with them. Knowing they have someone there will go a long way in helping them.
I also want to thank BuzzFeed for sharing this video on Facebook - You are really helping to raise awareness and for that I am truly grateful.
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