Methods And Models For Combating Depression

By James Lewis


Large numbers of people live with mental illness on a daily basis. Most often, these conditions are related to anxiety. However, there are also more severe cases such as bipolar and borderline personality disorders in which combating depression is required to overcome symptoms. Otherwise, the condition can have a negative effect on the individual and loved ones.

Individuals experiencing this condition can often feel guilty, ill-motivated, ashamed, angry, restless, helpless, hopeless, sad and worthless without reason. Whereas, some also show a lack of interest in activities and events which have at times been favorites. In fact, at times, these individuals can often find that anything which can bring joy can at times be unbearable. Most often, this is due to a feeling of worthlessness and that one does not deserve the joy which the activity may bring.

While physical pain is often less noticeable than mental anguish, there are also some instances in which individuals suffering these type conditions can also various forms of physical pain. Whether migraines, back pain or muscle spasms, there has been a great deal of research which shows that those living with these conditions can also experience associated pain and discomfort.

As with any illness, there can often be multiple causes and stimuli. In some cases, personality traits can play a role in a person feeling down or sad. Whereas, those diagnosed with anxiety and depression often find it hard to be happy or upbeat in the first place. Whatever the case, it is imperative these individuals get the help needed before doing harm to oneself or others.

There are basically two forms of depression, clinical or chronic and episodic. While episodic depressed states can be normal based on life events, there are also others which are based on personality traits. Whereas, most often clinical or chronic conditions are based on a chemical brain imbalance due to drug abuse or inherit in ancestry.

While often unintentional, these individuals can often come across as crass, hateful and mean spirited. Most often, the reaction has nothing to do with the person being targeted at the moment and everything do with the condition. However, if a person has been hurt in the past by the individual being physically or verbally attacked, the individual experiencing depression may believe the other has some aspect in causing the condition.

Individuals having lived through a difficult childhood, veterans and senior citizens are often most likely to experience chronic levels. Whether blaming parents for separation at a young age, divorce, being absent due to jail time or other factors, many children often blame parents as being the cause of the condition. Children who were left feeling lonely or unattended while parents paid attention to siblings can also show signs of episodic or chronic anxiety and depression. Whereas, senior citizens can often become depressed when experiencing signs of memory loss or senility.

Bullying, divorce, job changes, loss of loved ones, rape, rejection, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and other life changes are all stimuli when it comes to experiencing a depressed state. In addition, individuals obtaining news about a terminal illness or other medical condition can also show signs of anxiety and depression. As such, it is important to recognize the episodic versus chronic aspects of the illness.




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