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- Major Depression Plagues Many, Seemingly Successful, Compete
- By:Muna wa Wanjiru
At the age of 30, she thought she had dealt with all of her major issues. Though her marriage was somewhat rocky in the beginning, things were really starting to smooth out. Her career was stable and her two kids were growing up healthy and happy. But something was wrong.
She found herself to be very tired all the time. The alarm seemed to go off too early in the morning, no matter how much sleep she got. Her appetite was out of whack, and she definitely was relying too heavily on alcohol. Though normally a very smart dresser, she had started to let herself go in the past few months. She'd gained some weight and she hadn't bothered to get a haircut. She felt like she was dragging herself through life and nothing held the appeal that it once had.
One afternoon, she and her husband got into an argument. She was on her way out to the spa - a special treat to try to pull herself out of the constant fog that she'd been feeling. Innocently enough, her husband asked her when he could expect her to return home, since he had a very busy day ahead of him. She immediately took offense at his inquiry and ended up sobbing hysterically, cancelling her appointment altogether, and ending up in bed for the rest of the day.
A few days later, another argument took place. Again over a small issue, that typically wouldn't have phased her. She became so distraught, nearly to the point of hysterics and in her misery began to think that suicide was the answer - that she was no use to anybody and that she would be doing her family a favor by ridding them of this problem.
Thankfully, her husband realized the danger signs and rushed her to the hospital where she was admitted for psychiatric assessment. The diagnosis: major depression.
Depression affects millions of otherwise normal people, the world over. Some people claim that being on anti-depressants is the latest trend. Yet, those afflicted with a chemical imbalance, who rely on these drugs for their very sanity, know differently. Anti-depressants can mean the difference between their very life and death - and definitely hold the key to the unity of many families.
Many wonder why major depression has become such a prominent problem in our society today. However, it doesn't take much figuring to realize that life today is not what it used to be. The problems that people face from the second they wake up in the morning are beyond crazy. So too, chemical imbalances of the brain play a major role in the onset of major depression. Although this sickness is still not talked about as readily as a more physical disease (such as cancer), depression plagues many, seemingly successful, competent and outgoing people. It is not merely the curse of the weak, the elderly or the abused. Major depression has gone mainstream.
However, there is hope. Today's medical community and pharmaceutical companies have been very successful in treating major depression. For some, even with anti-depressant treatment and counseling, depression will still rear its ugly head from time-to-time. Yet, others may be cured entirely. The good news is that with the right treatment and therapy, depression doesn't have to ruin lives, and with compassion and understanding, family members can learn to deal with this affliction with success.About the author:
Muna wa Wanjiru is the Web Administrator for http://www.merpetsales.com and has been researching and reporting on Internet Marketing for years. For more information on Major Depression, visit his site at Major Depression