Hello and welcome to the Age of Depression.The Age of Depression? .....
Why?
Welll... You see, depression was once a condition associated with older women but is now common among all ages. Previously, the average age of a depressed person was 35 years old and now, well, its a lot lower at the age of 14. Also, the term "The Age of Depression" surfaced right about the time Prozac (a widely known antidepressant) was first mass produced.
So. Depression is sadness right? It depends. Are you talking about depression or Depression?
Depression and depression.
There's a difference. Same spelling, different meanings.
"To confuse the two, depression with Depression, is to compare a gentle spring rain to a vengeful typhoon." - Charles Barber, The Medicated Americans
So what's this big difference?
1) depression. It's a broad term thats misused by many. Depression (lowercase d) is used to describe moods or feelings and is widely accepted, especially in America. It indicates feeling sad, low, bummed, tired, etc. People use this term to describe books and movies and whatever.
2) Depression. Its also called clinical depression.This is a serious medical condition that needs treatment. NOW. People suffering clinical depression have an inability to feel any happiness, their sleeping patterns and weight change dramatically. They lose interest in absolutely everything, sometimes they won't even feed themselves. Self-hatred, seldom talking, never laughing or smiling and suicidal thoughts are all major signs of Depression. The emotional pain is sometimes worse than actual physical pain, says several people previously suffering from Depression. Others say that its harder not to commit suicide while they are getting help and their Depression is lessening. Why's that? At the darkest point of Depression, the person suffering will not feel the motive to do anything, even end their pain even though they've thought of suicide and want to kill themselves. They won't, or rather can't, kill themselves. But getting better means more motivation, more willing to get up and move. This is when suicide occurs. In the healing process.
Barber, Charles. "The Medicated Americans." Scientific American Mind 19.1 (2008): 44-51. MasterFILE Premier. EBSCO. Fairview, PA. December 8, 2008.
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11 comments:
Allison!! Hola!
I'm doing the same thing as you... iSearch topics :B
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Hey allison I havent talked to you in so long...How are you? so anyways i ink that depression is more common then people think. It effects people of all ages and many people go untreated. Depression is much more serious than people think.
Hi Ellie! Hey Kelsey!
Nice Ellie, nothing like sticking to what we've looked up before right? :]
I agree Kelsey. We havent had a chance to hang out lately! And I really agree that depression is more common than most think. Depression victims hide it really well. I don't think the average joe knows enough on the subject to help that person or recognize that they are depressed. That's kind of why I keep bringing it up in my projects...
Depression is a huge problem today, people usually turn towards drugs, or fatty foods, or bullying, or turning emotional; a lot of the topics that people have already covered. I think that counseling is a way to help someone coping with depression, and hopefully stop it before they take their life away. I also never knew that their are 2 different types of depression! I guess you learn something new each day!
Wow..I can't imagine being depressed at age 14! It's awful that some people who are Depressed hate themeselves, barely talk, and want to kill themselves. Anyone who is that depressed needs help and support from family members and doctors.
Depression is a major thing. A good way i agree to deal with it is to go to a counselur. It's not until recently that i realized how big of a help they can be. You may think that you have to be to the point of suicide to go to a counselar. No it can be something simple that you need help geting through like a divorce, or a death in the family.
I almost got depressed ounce but then i saw the light at the end of the tunnel and new that that would be dumb. oh and do u know what else is funny! I have 0 posts on my blog! "sex is good; abstinence is better" Christine Beddick.
depression is a very big deal. and it can effect anyone. i think people just don't realize how big it is
Wow i cannot believe that the age used to be 35 and now it is 14! that has decreased soooo much and is very believable. Your blog has good info and you talk about very serious things! niiiiiceee
Hi Allison, this is ally !
I had no idea that there were different forms of depression. I always thought that you were just depressed and thats all there was too it. Also i didnt know that it was begning to occur more then in just women.
I think depression is a very big problem, and most people don't see it as one!If anyone is depressed they should really get help because they could end up doing really bad things to themselves:(
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