Depressive Disorders

While it's justified or expected to feel sorrowful or gloomy in situations when near and dear ones die, in breakups, divorce, or separation, but when these emotions get prolonged and intensify, you are in a state of major depressive disorder (MDD).

MDD, also familiar as Clinical Depression, creates an impact on emotions, thoughts, and behaviour and can cause a multitude of mental and biological health concerns. And when it remains unchecked or neglected, a person may occasionally feel the impulse to commit suicide because they may believe life has no purpose.

The key determinants of major depressive disorder or clinical depression typically include the following:

• Stressing on mistakes committed in the past or blaming oneself.
• Feeling agitated almost every day.
• Experiencing extreme fatigue.
• You consider hurting yourself or displaying suicidal behaviour.
• Insomnia or excessive sleeping Experiencing a rapid gain or loss in weight.
• Irrational behaviour, impatience, or frustration, especially about trivial issues.
•  Sadness, grief, loneliness, or a sense of helplessness.
• Drifting away from the majority of the past interests.

What contributes to chronic depression?

Depression can have many different causes. It has numerous stimuli and a wide range of potential causes. The onset of MDD might also be influenced by modifications in the hormonal levels. A devastating or stressful life event, such as a family tragedy, a relationship breakdown, an ailment, unemployment, or concerns about one's career or finances, maybe the culprit for depression in some people.

While sometimes, different situations can blend up altogether to trigger clinical depression. Additionally, some research has indicated that depression is more prevalent in older persons and in those who experience challenging social and financial conditions.

The major causes: