Depression is a very common psychological disorder because no one is free to suffer at some point in their life, so it is essential that we all know it and know how to identify it, because detecting it in time prevents it from being finished and settling more than necessary.
The disorder affects many people around the world: according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), depression affects more than 350 million people, being the leading cause of disability in the world. There are effective treatments for depression available and it is vitally important to identify and treat early with the help of a professional.
- One of the main features is how it affects each person’s mood.
- To the point that the person suffering from depression is discouraged and has no interest in performing activities that they used to enjoy.
- Often confused to be sad and depressed.
- However.
- Depression is made up of more symptoms and is much more dysfunctional.
“The sun darkens at noon and changes the music of dawn when there is sadness in the heart. “
? Edward Young?
Confusion can run in both ways: people who are going through a process of depression may believe that this is a state of sadness, and therefore do not give more importance to the case. In another sense, a person who is sad about the moment he is going through in his life tends to think he is depressed.
In both cases, it is necessary to understand what depression is, mainly in order to be able to treat the person with the respect they need and understand the process they are going through.
Sadness is necessary and also acts as a sign to indicate something important that is happening in our present life; develops naturally in certain circumstances, so that we can take care of ourselves in a deeper and more meaningful way.
“In the middle of winter, did I finally discover that there was an invincible summer in me?
? Albert Camus?
Depression, in addition to requiring a lot of personal work, also requires the professional intervention of a psychologist. When depression enters our lives, it influences and hinders all areas in which we develop; emotional, work, social, family, etc.
In the case of the protagonist of the short film, Fallin Floyd, depression causes symptoms such as lack of concentration, changes in sleep and appetite, prolonged fatigue, despair, lack of motivation and low self-esteem, fuels the depressive state by addictions. and behaviors that contribute to his discomfort.
Detecting the symptoms of depression as soon as possible helps us not to suffer more than necessary and to prevent problems from becoming chronic, if depression is not treated in time by a professional, it can become more resistant, increasing its severity and making it difficult to address it. process that needs to be done.
The fact that we and the people around us understand this disorder makes the whole process easier so that the person with depression does not feel misunderstood; Take care of your process, let yourself help and don’t isolate yourself, making your symptoms even worse.
Receiving help is an act of courage, acceptance, and self-respect
This short film shows us, under the figure of the main character and his companion (depression, characterized by a black spot), some of the characteristic symptoms and deterioration that occurs in his life, until he begins to fall into the well.
Finally, we see how he regains his passion and learns to enjoy what he loves, and regain the feeling of pleasure that previously motivated him. Thus he regains his hopes and his desire to live; to find their joy and give themselves the opportunity to take care of their affairs.
“Our greatest glory is never to fall, but to rise every time we fall
? Confucius?