A brief definition of depression is explained as a certain period or phase of low morale,low self esteem, sadness,etc that affect humans in general,and sometimes lead to hurting of ones self, suicide or Harming of loved ones.
There was a young guy in my neighborhood that just recently took his life all because he was depressed, and he had nobody to talk to about how he felt and he decide to end his life without thinking of the effects it would have he's family or friends. I wouldn't want anybody to die of such a thing next time so I decided to write this little note to help out in the little way I can .
REASONS WHY PEOPLE ARE DEPRESSED
Unfortunately there are thousands of reasons why people are depressed,it could be due to a huge debt that seems impossible to pay,or abject poverty,broken relationships, oppression, blackmailing,we feel we are not where we are supposed to be and so many more that we know of...
#.EFFECTS DEPRESSION HAS ON PEOPLE
this is the most dangerous part of depression,because people start to lose they're mind,they begin to see life as something worthless,meaningless,they begin to go void of all form of emotions and just live like zombies ....There are lots of effects but I'll be mentioning just three.
1)SUICIDE : Its a very common effect because they believe death would bring an end to their problems,when we hear that a individual just jumped of the bridge,we immediately say it's spiritual but it's not a lot of them have been depressed but nobody was there to help out .
2)DRUG ADDICTION : This is also a common solution,they take the drugs whenever depression sets in and believe it clears of everything,and theres nothing to think of anymore ,but we all know that this is only momentarily after a couple of hours the become sober again and depression sets back in .
3.)DESTROYED DREAMS AND AMBITIONS :
when a person is depressed nothing else matters to him/her , they have no priority' whatsoever and this might affect their life's in various ways .
4.STIGMA ON AFFECTED FAMILIES:Yes it can greatly affect the family of a victim, especially those Close to the depressed individual,and this might lead to another depressed person.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP OUT
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There are lots of ways to help out a depressed person...it doesn't have to be through financial help alone....some just wants to be loved you know ,they want to feel appreciated ,the want to feel Among,
You can help out through:
1.Music: alot of people love music ,so try and indulge them with their favorite music it helps lift their spirit in ways you least expect
2.Shower them with attention: yes shower them with lots of attention, let them know you value them and they're important to you .
3.Show them love: you can show them love through numerous ways either by calls or text messages, or sending random gifts,and anything you think they like,it improves their self esteem tremendously.
4.Taking them out on trips: just a little vacation where you both can spend quality time and can talk without the usual interference of any body.
5.Preparing their favorite foods: it's also a way to show that you care,let them know you can go extra miles to make them feel happy
6.Indulging them in their hobbies: like football,dancing , singing or whatever you know they derive joy from doing , indulge them in it .
7.*Therapist sessions; if you feel you can't do anything to help out then you can make sure they see a qualified therapist to help out *
9.Prayers: they need your prayers and we'll wishes more than ever....and lots more that you know they really need
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I'll close this write up by saying LEARN TO SPREAD LOVE in little ways you can , you don't know whose life you've saved.
Thanks for reading🙏
Remain blessed 😌