Almost 20% of all people will suffer from an episode of depression at least one time in their life. The problem with most patients is that they will not recognize their symptoms as it was a depression. Because of that many patients are not treated properly and this is a major concern because the chance on a another episode increases with every new episode. Another reason why so many patients are not seeing their doctor or psychologist is because of the fact that they have no energy to see a doctor when they are depressed and don’t believe it is useful anymore when they are feeling better again.
The good part is that all episodes of depression, being primary or manic depressive disorder, eventually it will pass on and you feel better again. If you feel better again most patients have no reason to see a doctor anymore. But when you believe you had a depression it is very important to see your doctor in order to monitor your emotions and prevent another episode.
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People get depressed for many reasons and it is has genetic aspects and it is acquired because of important negative life events. When someone you love has passed away it is quite normal to feel sad and emotional. But if you still feel sad and emotional after 4 months and your social life is suffering because of it than you might have an episode of depression. General symptoms of depression are: feeling very sad/down, lack of sleep or sleeping a lot, eating either very little or much more than normal, you have no energy, physical discomfort and the idea that you are useless and sometimes even doubts why you are alive. if you recognize at least two of these symptoms within yourself than you should visit your doctor immediately if they are holding on for more than 2 months.
Luckily there are very good treatments options for most patients who are depressed. Medication combines with psychotherapy is able to treat almost 80% of all patients successfully. You are not only treating your current depression but you are also preventing any future depressions. That is why you should have o doubts and ask your doctor for advice if you have any doubts.