Today I will tell you about depression. A sad topic for Monday, of course) But it’s better to know what this condition is than to be in the dark if this happens to you. So, let’s start with the main thing: Depression is a mental disorder in which there is a decreased, depressed, depressed, sad, anxious, fearful or indifferent mood, as well as a decrease or loss of the ability to experience pleasure. Depression is not just a bad mood or a state of being sad for some reason. Depression is a condition in which you, the people around you and your future are presented in a negative color. According to personal observations and statistics, the number of people with this disorder is growing and, most likely, will continue to grow. In short, the reason why it occurs This disorder is a collapsed picture of a person’s world in front of real circumstances. That is, expectations from events in the future critically do not coincide greatly with reality and a person feels like the earth is disappearing from under his feet. Of course, the causes of depression can be genetic and biological factors, but we will not dwell on them. What are the symptoms of depression?1 . Depressed, depressed mood2. Decrease in almost all human activities. (Hygiene, ability to work, communication, hobbies, etc.) A person can simply lie down, it can be difficult for him to even move. Elementary actions require incredible effort.3. Feelings of worthlessness and guilt4. Reduced ability to think5. Thoughts about suicide (if this symptom occurs, you should immediately contact a psychiatrist)6. Social isolation If these symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks, most of the day or every day, contact a psychiatrist. It won’t go away on its own. The main causes of depression: 1. Conflict relationships with a loved one;2. Loss of a loved one (death, divorce, estrangement); 3. Loss of work, disability4. Change of place of residence5. Change of role in life (marriage, birth of a child, retirement)6. Long-term use of psychoactive substances (alcohol, drugs, etc.) As you can see, there are enough reasons for depression in our lives. If it so happens that you or your loved one is faced with this problem, seek help from a psychiatrist. You should not reproach yourself for this condition and consider yourself weak or weak-willed; every person can be weak in a certain situation. You are not a robot, but Fortunately, your psyche can also malfunction, thus protecting your life. Also, you should not scold, reproach, or get angry with your loved one if he is in a depressed state. Criticism will definitely not put him on his feet. What needs to be done: 1. Contact a psychiatrist2. Take prescribed medication 3. Start psychotherapy4. Eliminate traumatic factors Depression is not a sign of weakness - it is a sign that you have been trying to be strong for too long. Depressive conditions can be successfully treated with therapy. This is not a quick process, but it is an effective one. A person who has overcome depression becomes stronger, more psychologically flexible and more adaptive to life’s difficulties. If you are depressed and have no one to turn to for support, there are free helplines in Russia: All-Russian Fund for Supporting Children in Difficult Life Situations: 8 -800-2000-122Unified all-Russian helpline - 8 800 2000 122I wish you to live in harmony with yourself and reality, so that this illness will bypass you! Phone number to make an appointment: +7-937-33-11-237