You probably have heard of depression. You probably have heard that depression is a feeling of sadness. However, that is not exactly what depression is. According to Medical News Today, depression is a mood disorder that includes ongoing feelings of sadness or loss of interest in things. Depression is a continuous situation. Symptoms of depression can last at minimum about two weeks, although it can last for some weeks, months or even years. 

Something important to know is the causes of depression. There are various causes for depression. Negative events in a person’s life is a major cause for depression. Medicine Net says that other causes can be family history, health issues, and drug or alcohol use. Some common causes of depression can be stress, isolation, a breakup or divorce, and losing a loved one. 

Another important thing that you should know about depression is symptoms for depression. According to Medical News Today, some symptoms can be if you feel negative, weak, worthless, and with low energy. Also, you can notice some changes in appetite, unintentional weight loss or gain, and sleeping more or less. In addition, you might struggle to make choices and get thoughts (or attempt) of suicide. 

However, Medicine Net states that there are also some things that can help people cope with depression. For example, therapy can help reduce depression. Therapy helps manage people’s feelings and talk through them. The patient can choose to go to therapy for a short time or continue going to therapy for a long time. 

Therapy isn’t the only way to cope with depression. There are many more ways people can cope with depression. For example, Healthline says that you should reward all your efforts. You deserve to reward yourself for all your goals achieved. This can help fight the negative feeling of depression. It helps people feel much more positive.

Also doing something that you enjoy or love helps. It is better to do something relaxing but exciting. It will help you feel much better and positive. Listening to music can help. It can help boost your mood. Music can be beneficial and help you gain strength. Also, depression can make you feel alone, so it is much better to visit or talk to friends and family. Talking to loved ones help you know that you have people that care for you. Also try not to feel or think that you are a burden.

Depression can be difficult to overcome, but it is possible.