Depression can be triggered by other mental illnesses.
According to World Health Organization, depression is a common mental disorder, characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, feelings of tiredness, and poor concentration.
Depression can be long-lasting or recurrent, substantially impairing an individual’s ability to function at work or school or cope with daily life. At its most severe, depression can lead to suicide.
Anyone can become depressed, but many experts believe genetics play a role. Having a parent or sibling with depression increases your risk of developing the disorder. Women are twice as likely as men to become depressed.
How Do I Know If I Have Depression?
- Changes of sleep patern, as there is lack of sleep (insomnia) or prior to sleep (Hypersomnia).
- Fatigue or loss of energy almost everyday
- Significant weight loss or weight gain
- Problems with concentration and indecisiveness
- Feeling hopeless, useless or guilt almost everyday
- Do not excited or not interested in doing the usual activities almost everyday. For example, you are not interested socialize with friends, relatives and people around you.
- Significant weight loss or weight gain
- Rapid or dramatic shifts in feelings or “mood swings.
- Recurring thoughts of death or suicide (not just fearing death)
Article source:
http://www.webmd.com/depression/ss/slideshow-depression-overview
http://www.who.int/topics/depression/en/
http://www.psychiatry.org/mental-health/more-topics/warning-signs-of-mental-illness
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