MYTHS ; Most people with depression seek professional help.; Depression is not that common.;
Myths and Facts About Depression krutika zala Written 5 year ago 0 0 3114 MYTHS 0 0 0 Most people with depression seek professional help. 0 0 0 Depression is not that common. 0 0 0 Depression is a purely psychological illness. 0 0 0 For people with depression, there are not many treatment options available. 0 0 0 Men don't get depression. 0 0 0 Depression only affects mood. 0 0 0 FACTS 0 0 0 When you are depressed, your mind can play tricks on you. If you have thoughts of suicide, please call someone immediately. 0 0 0 It's very hard to think of other people when you're depressed and sad, and all you can think about is your own pain. 0 0 0 There is a saying in psychotherapy, "No pills without skills." If you are taking medication you should also be getting therapy. 0 0 0 Persistent irritability can be a symptom of depression. 0 0 0 At the same time, being in continual discomfort can cause you to become depressed. 0 0 0 Alcohol is a depressant. So are marijuana and a host of other recreational or street drugs. 0 0 0 People don't choose to be depressed, but they do make a choice about how to deal with it. 0 0 0 Exercise is the easiest and least expensive cure for depression. 0 0 0
MYTHS
Most people with depression seek professional help.
Depression is not that common.
Depression is a purely psychological illness.
For people with depression, there are not many treatment options available.
Men don't get depression.
Depression only affects mood.
FACTS
When you are depressed, your mind can play tricks on you. If you have thoughts of suicide, please call someone immediately.
It's very hard to think of other people when you're depressed and sad, and all you can think about is your own pain.
There is a saying in psychotherapy, "No pills without skills." If you are taking medication you should also be getting therapy.
Persistent irritability can be a symptom of depression.
At the same time, being in continual discomfort can cause you to become depressed.
Alcohol is a depressant. So are marijuana and a host of other recreational or street drugs.
People don't choose to be depressed, but they do make a choice about how to deal with it.
Exercise is the easiest and least expensive cure for depression.