More than a Bad Case of Blues: Clinical Depression

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More Than a Bad Case of Blues Thesis: Every individual has been at greif sometime in their life. Feeling helpless, hopeless, and worthless is understandable when going through a life struggle, a loss, and low self esteem. Reacting this way may turn out to be clinical depression rather than just a bad case of blues. I. Many people define depression as being sad all the time when in reality there is much more to that interpretation. A. A constant and overwhelming feeling of hopelessness. B. The personal, social and occupational lives suffering from depression become defective. C. Little is known about depression. II. Depression can be hereditary as well as environmental. A. Those with no close relative suffering from the disease are equally exposed to depression. B. Through watching a depressed parent or sibling, a child may learn to imitate that family member. C. 40 percent of the world’s population is suffering from depression and their disease can be traced back to a genetic link, the remaining 60 percent of the population that suffers is due to environmental factors. III. Symptoms of Depression can be obvious. A. Psychological signs and symptoms include feelings of self-hatred, angry outbursts, continuous doubting, and a sense of guilt. B. Physical signs and symptoms include slow body movements, alternating eating patterns, unexplained aches or pains, and sleeping disturbances. C. Social signs and symptoms include abandoning interests and hobbies, underperforming at work or school, and avoiding loved ones. IV. Although therapy and medication can help, there are also natural treatments. A. Depression causes a lifeless feeling but staying involved and having daily responsibilities can work as a natural... ... middle of paper ... ...s and completely block off all the negativity. The community also has to help out and make these victims a part of our society. They need to be welcomed with open hands so they do not have to pass through what other victims have passed through in the past. Works Cited Ahmad, Sahrish. "Yes, Depression Can Kill You." The Express Tribune Blog RSS. 21 Oct. 2012. Web. Faris, Stephanie. "Is Depression Genetic?" Is Depression Genetic or Environmental? 28 Mar. 2012. Web. Nordqvist, Christian. "What Are The Symptoms Of Depression?" Medical News Today. MediLexicon International, 17 Feb. 2012. Web. Saisan, Joanna, Melinda Smith, and Jeanne Segal. "Depression Treatment." : Therapy, Medication, and Lifestyle Changes. Feb. 2014. Web. Preidt, Robert. "Risk of Depression May Rise With Too Much or Too Little Sleep." US News. U.S.News & World Report, 5 Feb. 2014. Web.

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