What Are The Cause Of Depression?

My disorder is referred to as severe depression. Whenever I tell people that I have had depression since I was 16, their reactions to mental illness are always similar. Someone would say, “You must have had a traumatic childhood to diagnose depression.” or “I hope you have gotten away from your parents.”

It’s Depressing! Depression Filled Everything

 

According to the American Psychiatric Association, many people experience depression because of too much work and isolation. Some cases of depression happen because of physical or sexual abuse. Some are just seasonal affective disorder, treatment-resistant depression, or anxiety disorder. Children’s mental health is vulnerable to this. I did not have many friends growing up; I was mainly happy to stay in my room. Lastly, emotional and physical problems are partly caused by traumatic or stressful events, altered brain chemistry, recreational drugs, and weight gain.

Whenever I heard such depression-inducing things, I would tell those people to stop blaming everything on my parents as calmly as possible. They had nothing to do with my depression or my general mental health. It is unfair for my parents to be accused as the cause of my depression or become a source of the severe form of depression symptoms.

Granted, it happened when I was young – when I was living under their roof – but I went through some depression-worthy circumstances in life that they did not know of until the crap practically hit the fan. They weren’t aware we had a family history of chronic illness.

How I Discovered My Genuine True Self

Sadness And Confusion. The Experience Depressive Episodes

You see, I had always been a lonely person, and I didn’t know if that was depression or not. All I know is that I am having depression signs and symptoms all the time. I did not have many friends growing up; I was mainly happy to stay in my room, read a book, or watch TV with the family. Sometimes, my parents would feel the need to pay my cousins so that they would drag me out of the house and hang out with me.

During my not-so-called major depressive disorder moments, this worked for the most part, and I learned to like my cousins’ friends. However, when I turned 15 years old, we played Spin the Bottle. The basic idea was that whoever the bottle’s mouth would land on, they would choose who to kiss.

When it landed on a girl named Trisha, the boys oohed because they were eager to get chosen by a cute girl. But everyone went quiet when she pointed at me.

 

Depression And Gender

Back in those days, girls kissing other girls was hardly a thing. And if there were ever a lesbian in the midst, you would know immediately because they wore boy clothes. However, Trisha was as girly as you could get with her skirts, long hair, and poise. Because of that, no one knew that she was batting for the same field until that moment.

What did I do, you might ask? I would be a wuss if I ran away, so I let Trisha kiss me. Her lips were so soft and tasted like strawberry due to her flavored Chapstick. I would not have known that we were kissing for a couple of minutes if my cousins did not pull her away from me.

I did not tell anyone about it, but that was the day I realized that I was a lesbian. What could cause depression in knowing that, right?

The Struggle With Depression At Its Worst

Before going home, I made my cousin’s promise to keep what happened a secret – especially from my parents. While they often told me that I should not have a boyfriend my age, I did not think they would appreciate it if I came to the house with a girlfriend. Luckily, my cousins were fantastic, so they vowed not to tell anyone about my gender discovery.

 

The thing was, Trisha and I began to date soon after that. I guess it was a blessing in disguise that she could not come out to her parents as well, considering she was extra careful not to get caught when we were out. We could only be ourselves whenever we were behind closed doors, pretending to have slumber parties.

I was too naïve to think that my relationship with Trisha could go on forever. One day, she merely called to say that she was moving to another state with her parents. I said we could still make it work, but she did not even want to think about it. Everything shattered and felt depressingly uncomfortable.

Depressed: Emotional Agony

The breakup technically made me feel depressed, but what got me falling into depression was that I could not cry to my parents about it. They would get upset about me breaking their #1 rule. Then, their feelings might worsen if they learned that I was into girls.

Only when I started having suicidal thoughts that I felt the need to ask for major depressive disorder help.

 

Depression And Gender Preference

My parents were both shell-shocked, of course. I got so good at hiding my gender preference and my depression from them that they did not see anything amiss in the last few months. We even celebrated my 16th birthday in the Bahamas, and they never saw a smile leave my face. So who would have thought I was struggling and having difficulty concentrating?

Decisions That Either Make Or Break Things

If I was honest, my mother took my severe symptoms a little worse than my father’s. As a traditional woman, it was challenging for her to accept that her only daughter might someday get married to another woman instead of a man. However, I begged her not to worry about that for now because I was still young, and anything could happen.

My parents took me to the only clinic with a mental health professional in the city proper for a diagnosis of my medical conditions. When doctors confirmed my depressive mood disorders, I felt more relieved than scared. Therapy and accurate diagnosis indeed are the beginning of disease control.

Finally, I had a name for psychosis symptoms (loneliness, chronic pain, loss of interest, emptiness, and darkness) I had been going through depression. All this time it was depression. Those suicidal thoughts are from depression.

It is the most unpleasant thing I have ever experienced.

Research suggests it is important to understand and treat depression. According to the experts of the national institute of health conditions, the risk factors are all about the absence of hope when it comes to mental health disorders like bipolar disorder or mood disorder (s) like premenstrual dysphoric disorder, postpartum depression, perinatal depression, and anxiety disorders.

According to the diagnostic and statistical manual, the physical symptoms of depression or depressive disorders are difficult to deal with as well. These can include digestive problems, heart disease, and more. But what’s the next step after that?

Always remember that if you need help with certain uncontrollable situations and medical conditions, you can choose effective treatments such as electroconvulsive therapy, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, cognitive behavioral therapy cbt, talk therapy, and brain stimulation therapies. Talk to your doctor to ensure you do not engage in activities that partake in suicide attempts.

Note: This is one-half of a two-part blog. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline if you need help to prevent depression or reduce symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Depression Means?

Depression means mental health symptoms in people that may require treatment.

Who Is Most Likely To Suffer From Depression?

People with certain health conditions are most likely to experience symptoms of depression.

Is Depression A Serious Thing?

Yes, depression, along with bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions, is a serious thing that can significantly affect a person’s mental well-being and their ability to make decisions.

What Is The Result Of Depression?

The result of depression, which is a depressive disorder, can include side effects like loss of interest in activities and a negative impact on overall well-being.

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