Depression industry in a slump

Depression industry in a slump - CNN.com

Big players pulling out... Smaller players still trying to look for a fix.

If you do not already realise, depression is more common than you think you know. Especially in the office where people are in their 20s onwards are concentrated. Some sources estimate 1 in 10 above 18 year olds.

Having to accept that one's suffering from major depressive disorder is difficult enough. Not to mention having to manage it while one is depressed.

"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm."

-- Unknown --

I'm not suffering from depression.
However, I am especially sensitive to this topic because I've seen too many peers suffering from it. Some accepting and managing it, while others don't. And how some spiral out of control in the process.

Diseases such as cancer have enjoyed heightened levels of awareness. Most people acknowledge the existence of such diseases and their consequences, and so attempt to seek available treatment/ management of the disease.

I have also witnessed a grandmother and an aunt dying slowing from cancer. However, suffering from depression is unlike suffering from cancer. Cancer is 'visible', i.e. you can see/ touch/ smell physical changes on your body or observe a mutation in an x-ray/ scan. Instead, depression is 'silent' and 'invisible', and so difficult for one to grasp the concept of it as an illness. Some use this lack of 'visible' evidence to avoid accepting one's condition.

So, do yourself and your loved ones a favour.
Learn about major depressive disorder, about its signs and symptoms, and seek help quickly if in doubt.