M-F Symptoms of Depression

 

 

Depression Caveats

I was told that depression is inked with depression. Is that true?

 

þ   WHO lists depression as a leading cause of divorce

 

þ   Depression impacts all genders, races, ages, economic groups, and backgrounds

 

þ   More females (1 in 3) are diagnosed with depression than males (1 in 5). Males may be equally impacted but fewer seek help, and if they do, their depression may be misdiagnosed or missed altogether because their symptoms differ from those typically exhibited by females.

Depression Definition

Depression can be defined as a loss of interest or pleasure or a mood of sadness lasting for two weeks or more—plus at least four other symptoms that reflect a change in functioning, such as problems with: 

•        Sleep

•        Eating

•        Energy

•        Concentration

•        Self-image 

 

Anhedonia, a core clinical feature of depression, is an Inability to experience pleasure in normally pleasant acts.

—www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml

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Anxiety & Depression

How common are Anxiety Disorders?

 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders worldwide, (affects at least 121 million people; 1 in every 13 persons globally experiences anxiety). In the US, anxiety disorders are also the most common mental disorders (58 million experience anxiety–1 in every 7 persons).

No surprise, unresolved anxiety can lead to depression. WHO lists depression as the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. Depression is a mood disorder that affects how you think, feel, and behave, which can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. Depression may involve brain substances that impact mood (neuropeptides), as well as serotonin and dopamine). Depression may lead to the perception that life isn't worth living, including a sense of helplessness and hopelessness. 

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Cyber Bullying & Depression

I am so sad about the suicide of Cheslie Kryst. All the negative cyber messages are being revealed, coming from those who said she was too old or not pretty enough to be in a beauty pageant. Do you think that was a contributor? How could she do that? It is such a waste!

I, too, think it was an unnecessary waste of a lovely life. Reportedly, she was experiencing high-functioning depression, which simply means it wasn’t being picked up by others. Ugly and negative cyber messages can cause stress and anxiety. Continual anxiety can turn into depression, which can result in suicidal thinking in an attempt to stop the pain. Cyber-bullies are cowards. Few would have the courage to walk up to a person and say those things face-to-face. It’s easier to do that anonymously via social media. My brain’s opinion is that all the individuals who cyber-bullied Cheslie ultimately bear some responsibility for her anxiety and depression. More tomorrow.

Screen Time

I would like to know how the US stacks up in terms of screen time in comparison with other countries. Do you know?

I know of a study that was done in June of 2021. It contains some very interesting statistics. The average American spends 7 hours and 11 minutes looking at a screen every day. American teenagers spend 7 hours and 22 minutes on screen time—not counting screen time used for school activities. In comparison, the Philippines has the highest average screen time.

In terms of the percentage of screen time devoted to social media: Egyptians spend 40.79%; Saudi Arabians 40.9%; Americans 29%; and British 28% of their overall screen time. You might want to check out the article and compare it to your averages.

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What Do You Want?

Write down the 10 most important qualities you would like in a best friend. Then get busy developing those qualities yourself. Consider qualities such as:

    1.     Trust worthy

2.     Honest

3.     Ease of Communication

4.     Good sense of Humor

5.     Gainfully employed and a good money manager

6.     Lives a Longevity Lifestyle with good brain-body health habits

7.     Puts in the time that a successful relationship requires

8.     Avoids “spreading him/herself too thin

9.     Emotional Intelligence Skills

10. Similar interests

11. Apologizes and course-corrects dysfunctional behaviors as needed

12. Understands what genuine love entails and embraces it carefully

Etc.