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I think I'm depressed,I'M SCARED,I don't know what to do,How do you know if you are undergoing this?I need some good advice on this,thanks (link)
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Depression is a clinical disorder which comes in many forms that only a trained psychiatric professional can accurately diagnose.
That being said, the major indicators of a major depressive disorder is not merely sadness, but a loss of emotional sensitivity. If you have depression it is likely that you may lose enjoyment in many or all aspects of life, including activities you once enjoyed.
Depression has biological causes, and can be inherited or developed physiologically, which is less likely. If you have a family history of depressive or mood disorders, it is possible that you have inherited it.
Based on the limited information you have provided, no one will be able to make a truly accurate assessment, but what I can tell you from personal experience of having Major Depressive Disorder(MDD) is that my depressive phases last for months at a time, and can be brought on by small things, such as not being invited to hang out with a friend, or watching a sad movie. All my emotions seem to numb, and I recoil socially, not wanting to associate or talk to anyone in my life who I don't have to.
For many people who think they have depression however, the truth is just that bad things happen to people all the time. Bad things that happen, or being emotionally hurt can make you sad for long periods of time, and even make you have existential crises, where you question whether or not you are even worth anything. At times it can even lead to thoughts of death and suicide.
Everyone goes through bad periods. What you have to realize is that these bad periods don't last, and sometimes all you have to do is wait for them to pass. Perhaps you can even bring yourself out of it, and take steps towards making your life better, since its unlikely someone is going to come and save you.
If you really have a constant numbness, or sadness in life that lasts for a long time, I would encourage you to seek counseling, while also trying to sort through the problems going on inside of you by confronting them. Don't be afraid to reach out to the people around you who you know you can trust, and who love you.
Just remember, things always have the potential to get better. Even on the cloudiest of days, the sun is never too far away.
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thanks!!!your words have made me seen things clearer now:)
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