Yep... this is another depression post... This is what i got after i read Atlas of Depression.
In our daily life (hail commoners..!), medication care for depression is often not optimal. This is because the symptoms of depression itself is not easily recognized especially when the patient himself suffer for another physical illness. At least, that what the research said[1] . For example: if i suffer for stage 3 lung cancer, i'll be depressed as hell.. But my depression is covered by my lung cancer..
In our daily life (hail commoners..!), medication care for depression is often not optimal. This is because the symptoms of depression itself is not easily recognized especially when the patient himself suffer for another physical illness. At least, that what the research said[1] . For example: if i suffer for stage 3 lung cancer, i'll be depressed as hell.. But my depression is covered by my lung cancer..
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Another reason that contributes to the difficulties in finding depression symptoms also cause by the behavior of the patient himself. Many people ignore depression symptoms as it's often viewed negatively as mental illness. Some people reluctant to admit it because of they're afraid of the possible side effect from medications, while other just trying make justification that they're on an normal condition (i.e: "Just another mental stress.. Overall, I'm okay..!)
The impact of such actions leads to mood disorder symptoms, despite some of the latest research state that there's no clear correlation
Is Depression More Common Today?
The well known Lundby Study[2]suggest an increase of depression occurrence (up to 1000% increase) for men with the aged of 20-39 years in during 1957–1972 compared to 1947–1957. Some of recent research also suggest the same phenomenon as what Lundby suggest despite the controversies regarding the limited data and methodology.
The Verdict? You don't need all of those research... Get less stress, get less depressed be more happy... There suppose no research/scientific controversies for that statement, i suppose..
And lastly, if you're curious with the references, here they are:The Verdict? You don't need all of those research... Get less stress, get less depressed be more happy... There suppose no research/scientific controversies for that statement, i suppose..
- Goldberg DP, Huxley P. Mental illness in the community.The pathway to psychiatric care. London:Tavistock, 1980
- Hagnell O, Lanke J, Rorsman B, Ojesjo L.Are we entering an age of melancholy? Depressive illnesses in a prospective epidemiological study over 25 years: the Lundby Study,Sweden. Psychol Med 1982;12:279–89
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