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"WHITE SPACE"
"Welcome, it's safe here we promise."
You've felt it too haven't you? The weight on your shoulders, the violent waves pushing you deeper, or maybe the endless darkness that creeps wherever you go? White Space just wants you to know... that we're here for you.
Let's spread the word. Depression isn't as clear as everyone thinks.
WHAT IS DEPRESSION?
Depression is a type of mood illness characterized by a continuous sense of melancholy and a loss of interest. It affects how you feel, think, and behave and can lead to a number of mental and physical difficulties. It's also known as major depressive disorder or clinical depression. You may find it difficult to carry out day-to-day tasks, and you may feel as if life isn't worth living.
Depression is more than just a case of the blues, and it isn't something you can "snap out of." Depression may necessitate long-term therapy. Don't be discouraged, though. Medication, counseling, or both help most people with depression.
SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
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FEELING TIRED
Feeling fatigued, sluggish, and physically drained. Your whole body may feel heavy, and even small tasks are
SLEEP CHANGES
Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.
HELPLESS AND HOPELESS
A bleak outlook—nothing will ever get better and there’s nothing you can do to improve your situation.
LOST OF INTEREST
You don’t care anymore about former hobbies, pastimes, or social activities. You’ve lost your ability to feel joy and pleasure.
APPETITE OR WEIGHT CHANGES
There is a significant weight loss or weight gain.
ANGER OR IRRITABILITY
Feeling agitated, restless, or even violent. Your tolerance level is low, your temper short, and everything and everyone gets on your nerves.
SELF LOATHING
Strong feelings of worthlessness or guilt. You harshly criticize yourself for perceived faults and mistakes.
RECKLESS BEHAVIOUR
You engage in escapist behavior such as substance abuse, compulsive gambling, reckless driving, or dangerous sports.
UNEXPLAINED ACHES AND PAINS
An increase in physical complaints such as headaches, back pain, aching muscles, and stomach pain.
CONCENTRATION PROBLEMS
Trouble focusing, making decisions, or remembering things.
IMPACTS OF DEPRESSION
ON THE BODY
Depression not only affects a person mentally, but also physically. This may sound surreal but scientists have found evidence to vouch a massive claim like this. Since the body is both possess the physical and mental aspects of a person, it is assumes that both are affected when faced with the trifling thought of depression.
PHYSICALLY
Research has documented many ways that depression can affect physical health, including the following: WEIGHT GAIN OR LOSS People with depression may experience appetite changes, which can cause unintended weight loss or gain. Medical experts have associated excessive weight gain with many health issues, including diabetes and heart disease. Being underweight can harm the heart, affect fertility, and cause fatigue.
MENTALLY
People or individuals that are suffering
from depression may become reclusive
and uninterested in activities that typically bring pleasure. They may have overwhelming feelings of sadness, guilt, or hopelessness, and chronic fatigue that lead them to push friends and family away.
