{"id":204433,"date":"2021-10-08T00:55:49","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T22:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=108363"},"modified":"2021-10-08T00:55:49","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T22:55:49","slug":"living-with-depression-doesnt-mean-you-cant-be-a-stronger-version-of-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/living-with-depression-doesnt-mean-you-cant-be-a-stronger-version-of-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Living with depression doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t be a stronger version of yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Breaking Depression Photo: Jansen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Depression impacts one in ten people and does not discriminate based on age, gender, or social status. Sadness, feeling down, and losing interest or pleasure in daily activities are familiar feelings for all of us, but when they persist and affect our lives substantially, the issue may be depression.<\/p>\n

Depression is ongoing and can last for several weeks, months, or years. Some people may try to hide it or may not realise they have depression as some symptoms can be less obvious. What\u2019s more, some people are unable to put their feelings into words fearing negative stigmas.<\/p>\n

Signs and symptoms of depression<\/p>\n

Look out for these symptoms and if you think you may have depression, talk to a doctor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Reduced interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
\u2022 Appetite and weight changes
\u2022 Changes in sleep habits
\u2022 Alcohol or drug use
\u2022 Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions
\u2022 Loss of sexual desire
\u2022 Agitation and restlessness
\u2022 Slowed movement and speech
\u2022 Fatigue or loss of energy
\u2022 Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
\u2022 Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or an attempt at suicide.<\/p>\n

Breaking depression<\/p>\n

New research, published in the Psychiatry Journal, reveals that 39% of people (in the study) were able to enjoy a happy, healthy mindset after receiving ongoing treatment for their depression. The study defined recovery as,<\/p>\n

\u2022 Experiencing happiness or life satisfaction every day for at least a month
\u2022 A full year without depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, or substance abuse
\u2022 Positive social and psychological wellbeing.<\/p>\n

Depression is like Kintsugi<\/p>\n

For some who have managed to break their depression, recovery has been compared to the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi. Kintsugi involves repairing broken objects and painting the repaired areas in gold, accentuating rather than hiding the imperfections. Similarly, with the right treatment you can heal and live a fulfilled life.<\/p>\n

If you or a family member are struggling with feelings of hopelessness and symptoms of depression, speak to your doctor. Learn more about depression symptoms, diagnosis, causes and treatment on Our Mental Health, a website featuring professional insights and lifestyle advise for people living with depression and their caregivers.??<\/p>\n

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