Why do i feel depressed?

Answer 1

Depression is very common. It affects people of every age, economic situation, and race.

Confronted with some of life's upsetting experiences - marriage breakdown, unemployment, bereavement, failure of any kind - many people become depressed.

A person who goes through experiences like that and does not get depressed has a measure of what in the psychiatric trade is known as "resilience".

According to Manchester University psychologist Dr Rebecca Elliott, we are all situated somewhere on a sliding scale.

"At one end you have people who are very vulnerable. In the face of quite low stress, or none at all, they'll develop a mental health problem," she says.

"At the other end, you have people who life has dealt a quite appalling hand with all sorts of stressful experiences, and yet they remain positive and optimistic." Most of us, she thinks, are somewhere in the middle.

Answer 2

Feeling depressed can be caused by a variety of factors, such as genetic predisposition, chemical imbalances in the brain, stressful life events, or underlying medical conditions. It's important to seek professional help to determine the root cause and explore appropriate treatment options, such as therapy, medication, or lifestyle changes. Remember that it's okay to ask for help and support during this time.