• The feeling of sadness is a common and momentary experience among people every day. Depression, however, tends to be more persistent and occur for extended periods of time.

• Where it is conventional for a person to feel sad from time to time, depression can be much more unshakable to the point where the person feels a loss of control.

• Depression is often also characterized by feelings of guilt, worthlessness and helplessness. If not identified and treated properly, depressed feelings can worsen and last for days.

• General signs for depression vary on an individual level. There are emotional, physical and behavioral signs, including but not limited to:

• Emotional – sadness, mood swings, anger, helplessness, anxiety

• Physical – sleeping problems, eating problems, increase in headaches or muscle pains

• Behavioral – loss of daily interests, loss of focus, loss of energy

Common Signs

• The combination of psychological, biological and social factors contribute to the chemical imbalance of the brain.

• Some illnesses are specific in their cause, making the treatment very simple. Depression, on the other hand, is much more complex and individualistic.

• Popular risk factors for depression can include a sense of loneliness, lack of social support, past trauma, health problems, financial strain and much more.

• Fibromyalgia (chronic fatigue syndrome) – Widespread muscle pain and aches associated with fatigue, sleep deprivation and depression.

• Sleep Disorder – Difficulty staying awake or remaining asleep, irritability, loss of memory and more.

• PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) – Recurrence of unwanted memories, sleeping problems, inability to emote, easily frightened or nervous and more.

• In the way that depression is unique to the individual, treatment is the same. Each person may need a different degree of help in certain areas than others.

• In general, first understanding and identifying the initial cause of the depression can help provide answers to the most effective treatment approach.

• Explore as many treatment options as you can. The best approach would be a combination of lifestyle changes, social support and professional assistance.

• Seeking or asking for help and support is the first step to finding treatment. Professional assistance is also available to help guide you through the difficult process.

• Professional assistance can include therapy, medication, mentoring and other alternative recovery options. Utilizing professional expertise can help build the emotional skills for future prevention.

• It’s important to remember that medication is meant to relieve symptoms of depression but is not considered a cure. Learning antidepressant facts can help protect you against some of the risks of using medication.

• The damaging physical effects of depression are gradual and therefore may not be present immediately, but if prolonged can be dangerous and difficult to identify.

• If a past trauma was the cause of depression for a person, they may experience a sudden response to images, sounds or situations related to the memory of that past trauma.

• Survivors of traumatic experiences all undergo a grieving process. Asking others for help may be challenging, but it can make a huge difference on the road to recovery.

• Depression can find its way into many aspects of our lives. For the person suffering from depression, this can cause damaging effects to our social relationships.

• Traumatic experiences can cause a feeling of untrustworthiness or a sense of constant danger. Sometimes it takes a while to recover from a trauma, though professional treatment can help guide and speed up your recovery.

• Our social relationships are invaluable to preventing and treating depression. A feeling of disconnection may occur, which causes the severe feelings of guilt, doubt and eventually hopelessness.

• At Edson Legal, we are proud to help you and your family obtain the rehabilitation and treatment you need, at the quality of service you deserve.

• No need for you or your loved ones to suffer unfair consequences of personal injury. Our team of legal experts will work directly with you to ensure your rights are protected throughout the process.

• The well-being and future of you and your family are our top priority, and for over 30 years, we have built a reputation of success among our clients. Contact us today at www.edsonlegal.com for your free consultation.

Summary

• Edson Legal walks through the many causes, symptoms and solutions of depression. Identifying depression and seeking professional help are the first steps to treatment. There’s no need to suffer the unfair consequences of personal injury. At Edson Legal, we protect the rights of our clients at the high quality level of service you deserve. Contact us today to learn more.