Misconceptions About Depression

Misconceptions about depression

The burgeoning frustration of being asked to "pull oneself together" The bitter truth is that you can't just drop depression overnight - and whoever says so conveys a less than helpful message. Such sayings are often due to a lack of understanding of mental illness. When relatives don't understand what's going on, they react with statements like "don't be so upset" or "Stop feeling sorry for yourself". Such statements are made whenever there is no understanding of underlying diseases and chemical abnormalities. Such comments are probably the most irritating.

Depressions are constantly mistaken for sadness It is a widespread prejudice that depression is caused by excessive sadness.

There are no small victories For people suffering from chronic depression, there are no small victories because every achievement is a great victory. While daily routine routines are quite normal for most people, they are a much greater achievement for depressive people. Almost every activity or task becomes painful agony, even simple things like taking a shower or getting dressed.

Loss of motivation means more than a normal afternoon low The low at 3:00 PM, when you feel like you need your third cup of coffee, is hardly comparable to the drop in energy levels when you are depressed. Due to this lack of motivation, a depression can feel like the muscles are no longer functioning. It makes it really difficult to go to work, to concentrate, to laugh, to focus on tasks when you suffer so much.

You have physical symptoms - and they are just as strenuous as the emotional ones In some ways, depression is seen as a state of mind, but this is a big misunderstanding. For many people, depression does indeed contain serious physical symptoms. Many people therefore do not consider themselves depressed but believe that something else is wrong. If you suffer from depression, this can worsen existing physical ailments. Other physical symptoms include restlessness, indigestion, nausea, headaches and fatigue in joints and muscles. These physical symptoms in combination with the psychological symptoms influence the normal daily routine. It's all connected.

Things that used to be fun are no longer as amusing as they used to be Depression can affect even the smallest pleasures in life. Meeting up with friends, leisure activities like golf and even intimacy with your partner - all this is not as exciting as it used to be. Depression changes life dramatically. These listlessness combined with physical symptoms are all warnings when diagnosing the disease. In order to help someone who may be in such a depression, it is advisable to approach him or her impartially and offer constant support, including help in finding a treatment option.

The problems of expressing one's feelings When you are suffering from depression, it is sometimes difficult to put into words what goes on in you because you know that not everyone around you feels the same way - especially when the disease is stigmatized. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 25 percent of all adults with mental health problems expect sympathy to be shown to people with mental health problems. Depression creates a negative image of yourself, the world and the future. Everything is perceived as through dark glasses. When people suffer from depression, they are usually convinced that no one understands them - and this is a really difficult situation.

There is no universal clinical picture Everyone experiences the depression in his or her own way, which is why one should deal sensitively with relatives who are struggling with it. The symptoms are different, the causes are different, the treatment methods are different. Work, relationships, families - this disease changes everything. Some people need medication. For others, long-term psychotherapy can be the solution. Depending on what works. I'm not saying that my way is the best for someone else. But I say that everyone can find his or her own way of healing - and the most important thing is to always stick to it. Never giving up.

There are two ways to help others overcome the agony of depression. On the one hand, any thoughts that uphold the stigma of mental illness should be banished. We need much more openness, transparency and understanding of the fact that it is okay to call depression a disease. It's not weakness. It is not a moral deficit. It is not something that the victims themselves have produced. And you have to understand that this is a very important start to help a family member with depression.

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Emotions are my teachers

At some point we have to face it. The only question seems to be just when. My emotions can only control me as long as I don't want to admit them. They are a way to get to know me better. Emotions show me how well I can deal with situations. Emotions are a measure of my own development.

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Silence sometimes is the loudest cry

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Suddenly the soul no longer plays along. My body feels empty. Don’t be like that, I tell myself. Hang in there, you won’t let it get you down. I’m trying to play cool. But that costs additional strength. Darkness comes more and more often. My gaze is empty. My body’s getting heavy. I can’t hide it anymore. The abyss captivates me.

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How can anyone be that cute?

I love you

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The picture with the curves you drew

Over time I learned to deal with difficult feelings like loneliness, fear and hopelessness. That doesn't mean they've lost their horror for me. It means a lot more, they're familiar to me. I can face them differently.

I find the loss of strength much more serious. Dealing with the inner emptiness is already a challenge for me. To still go further, to raise me up again and again. Without energy, even that becomes a farce. When simple daily routines exhaust me, the fear grows that I will not be able to get up again at some point.

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What is the best present

For me, the best gift is simply time.But it really depends on the person who gives me the gift. It should be something that the person can identify with. Although material gifts are beautiful and often a nice souvenir for the future, non-material gifts can also be very delightful.A gift does not depend on its actual value, but rather on its personal value. Therefore, non-material gifts can often be much better than material ones.

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Responsibility

As long as I do not take full responsibility for myself, I will continue to wander the world, hoping to find my happiness somewhere. But where should I look if not in me? The avoidance and evasion of unpleasant feelings increasingly reduces one's own room for maneuver. Running away cannot be a permanent solution.

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Some people love themselves so little that they cannot understand when someone else loves them

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What do you think is most important in a relationship?

Trust

Only when both partners fully trust each other can you really feel comfortable in the relationship. If you mistrust your partner, the basis for happiness is missing. Because no matter which shared experience you share - a bad feeling remains.

Communication

Talk to each other. And more importantly, listen to each other. Anyone who recognizes problems at an early stage and clears them out of the way through a conversation has better chances of remaining happy in the relationship.

Security

Providing security for your partner is not that difficult. Be reliable and abide by agreements. Those who stand their partners up or do not support them in important situations will not remain happy for long.

Caring

Care for each other. And that doesn’t just apply if you or your partner are feeling bad. Always take care of your partner. This will make you both feel safe and secure in your relationship.

Common values and interests

If you are interested in the same things, it is easier to find common topics for discussion. Leisure time is also easier to arrange for both. However, be sure to do things without your partner. You’ll soon have nothing left to tell each other.

Humor

Laugh whenever you can. Of course, a similar sense of humor is helpful. If you are far apart when it comes to humor, avoid looking at things that one of you can’t relate to. That just leads to arguments.

Happiness

Experience and share beautiful things. If you have the same interests, this will of course be much easier. Very important: Make yourself aware of your happiness and tell your partner how you feel. Not only crises, but also common happiness brings people together.

Type of relationship

Share as much as possible with each other and exchange information intensively. Put your partner very high on the priority list. The closer your relationship is without restricting others, the better your chances of lasting happiness.

Love

Try to keep the feeling of being in love. The tingling sensation remains in the stomach and the relationship remains exciting for a long time. But how do you do it? Surprises are the easiest way. And they don’t even have to be big. Do you know that your partner likes to nibble a certain treat, bring it to him/her. If (s)he’s been looking for a particular record for a long time, try to find it. If you try your best, you can keep the feeling of being in love for a long time.

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