Depression – Don't Be Afraid

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Kang： Hope everyone will value their feelings

Recommend reading It has been about 14 months since I was officially diagnosed with depression, during which time I have had somatic manifestations, medication interventions, and moments of complete loss of control. Even though I was brought up to be a very delicate and even a bit sensitive person, I was able to […]

Depression

A brief information of depression

This part will illustrate the definition, symptoms, causes, and classification of depression. Definition Depression, also known as depressive disorder, is a psychological state of low mood and is a common disorder of mental health. It is characterised by a chronic low mood, and loss of interest in things or activities previously enjoyed, accompanied […]

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Akira： The most important thing is to accept yourself.

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder the year my mum died. At first, I thought I had just been grieving the loss of a loved one for too long to be able to live properly, but for six months I was unable to live a normal life because of my unstable moods. After […]

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Sassy： The company of family and friends is helpful

It was before my friend was diagnosed that I noticed she was not in the right state of mind and no matter how much I tried to talk her through it, she managed to walk into a bullseye and then start crying, so I persuaded her to go to hospital. After the diagnosis […]

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Sam: People who are depressed just have a broken immune barrier

When I was about to graduate from university, one of my best friends was determined to be moderately depressed. At the time, I thought I must have been able to help her well, but the truth was that even though I understood her mental state, I was not in the same situation and […]

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Chris： Hearing a cry for help

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I have come into contact with a lot of depressed people and I don’t know what it is that makes them depressed, we rarely talk about it when we are with them and I don’t focus too much on the causes, I focus more on their emotions when I am with them. Sometimes […]

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Yu: If you can’t handle it, leave it alone

I think everyone has different symptoms of depression, but the most important thing is to have a way to let it out, and it’s better to have someone around. I occasionally get uncomfortable, but I adjust by letting go of things, not doing anything, sleeping for a day or two, and eating good […]

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Caroline： Schools should improve education on depression

A friend I know is a primary school teacher and there is a girl in her class who suffers from depression and people are usually careful with her, just in case they hurt her mood. She believes that it is important to be patient and compassionate when interacting with them and to use […]

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Treatments of depression

Treatment for depression is varied and this section will give a brief overview of commonly used psychological and medication treatments, as well as provide some advice for depressed people and those who want to help them. Treatment for depression may include: Psychotherapy Medication talking with a mental health professional to better understand and […]

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Self-text forms

Self-test forms provide a chance for people to understand their mental state roughly. Utilizing self-test forms can help you identify if you are experiencing symptoms of depression, and provide a starting point for you to seek professional help and support. Meanwhile, it can reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions, making it easier […]

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