Nice one OP, thanks for sharing...been there

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I know this is a very serious case but with tv series men,depression go run,just mk sire i hav enough battery on ur laptop/phone download loads of tv series,most esp comedy watch till you sleep,wake watch sleep again,depression go run,it has helped me i know this because i suffer from it as well,it cud be of help to you out thee reading

Good piece.
It is important to know the difference between feeling sad/blue and clinical depression so that the situation can be addressed properly.

Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad. But these feelings are usually short-lived and pass within a couple of days but when someone has major/clinical depression, it is usually prolonged and it interferes with the person's daily life. The person may find it difficult to work, study, sleep , eat, and enjoy friends and activities.

It is marked by a depressed mood most of the day, particularly in the morning, and a loss of interest in normal activities and relationships, inability to make decisions, feelings of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts. These symptoms are present every day for at least 2 weeks.

Many people continue to try to cope with their symptoms without realising they are ill. It can take a friend or family member to suggest something is wrong.
The person cannot just wish it away or 'snap out of it' and put on a happy face and think it away. Watching TV doesn't make it go away.

Physical changes and chemical (neurotransmitter) imbalance in the brain among other factors are considered to be the cause of clinical depression.
Some people have clinical depression only once in their life, while others have it several times in a lifetime.
It can affect people of any age and race so it is not something that affects only 'oyibo' people. It is this wrong concept among Nigerians about depression that prevents many people from seeking help.

Many people wait a long time before seeking help for depression, but it's best not to delay. The sooner the person sees a doctor, the sooner he/she can be on the way to recovery.

Clinical depression symptoms can be treated with psychological counseling, antidepressant medications (such as fluoxetine) or a combination of the two.
Exercise and support from family and friends can cause significant improvement in the mood of depressed individuals.
So, if you have someone suffering depression, first understand his/her condition and try to help the person as much as you can.

Oh! This is a great one, basille. It's awesome you shared.

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Ishilove
Lalasticlala

Really nice.

Great post OP!

Have to echo eleojo23 on this one....there is a big difference between feeling sad and clinical depression. I know you meant well chrystalz, but your response may be misleading to some people because it suggests that you can will yourself out of depression (e.g by going out more, watching more TV, hanging with friends etc).

Truth is, when a person is depressed, they lose interest in any of these things and often need to get external help. The support (and empathy) of family and friends is very important, and it goes a long way to make them not feel judged or ashamed for not being able to just "snap out of it".

laykorn:
Oh! This is a great one, basille. It's awesome you shared.

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Ishilove
Lalasticlala

Hello laykorn.

FP finally.

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GREAT. . ... OP THANK U OO

There is always a breaking point. That I know well. Plssss try make yourself happy and also do things you love.

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This is kind of comforting. But not convincing to me

Never saw this depression thing as an issue until I read comments,

Nice one. OP

Remembered when I was sick n d dpc diagnosed mild depression....

Went to general hospital, said not depression, was given some meds n got better...

God I thank thee.

Ok

Depression is very bad, after going cold turkey from tramadol, i had it with constant migraines and excessive body pains and lack of joy, tnk God its over now

The most important message is to see a psychiatrist.

balm to a wounded heart