Depression is not a Myth, It's a Medical Condition!

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The Month of May has been declared as the Mental Health Awareness Month since 1949.  So, the first post of this month is dedicated in spreading awareness and raising a voice. Depression needs to be recognized and treated. 

There are many people who suffer through depression in different stages or even throughout their lives without even realizing it. If you see the following symptoms in your dear ones or yourself, with a help of an adult, reach out to a doctor.  

Oversleeping / Lack of sleep 

If you don’t feel like getting out of bed in the morning and stay there all day long for days and days or if you are suffering sleepless nights even after being drained out with no energy left, it is one of the sign of depression. 

Over eating/ Starving 

Eating disorder is also a symptom of depression. If you have been overeating or starving yourself, seek help ASAP. You are hurting not only mentally and emotionally but also physically. 

Overwhelmed with emotions 

If your loved one is overwhelmed all the time with extremes of emotions like sadness, frustration, anxiety, panic attacks, etc please handle with sensitivity and listen to them and what they have to say. 

 Negative Thoughts 

There is nothing to live for, I am good for nothing, No one loves and cares for me, etc. If all these negative thoughts start creeping inside you and bring darkness, remember you are not alone and you are really loved. Ask for help. 

Being distant 

If negative thoughts start creeping, don’t distant yourself from your friends and family. If you see someone close to you being distant, it’s a queue for you to understand their condition. 

 Being Physically inactive 

If a person is avoiding any physical activity that she/he does in their daily life, like going to college or work, not playing a sport they usually plays, not going out of the house are also few signs. 

Weight change 

If you notice sudden gain in the weight or loss in weight of a person, it is beneficial to go and see the doctor. 

Lack of concentration 

Lack of concentration, zoning out, etc are also issues faced by people suffering depression.


I am no professional but one thing I know for sure there is nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to mental health and All of us can use some help sometimes.

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