ndividuals will most commonly have symptoms, which start off gradually, but in others cases; the person’s symptoms may appear suddenly. Furthermore, warning signs that should not be disregarded are any of the following, which has been proceeding for more then a duration of, a couple of weeks”(Lader). The person shows signs of, persistent emptiness or excessive irritability, loss of pleasure in ordinary activities (including sex), change in weight and sleep patterns, difficulties concentrating and remembering or making decisions, decreased energy, fatigue and feeling “slowed down”, and chronic aches and pains that do not respond to treatment. In my opinion, if depression is not treated, it can last many months or years, wreak havoc with your life and can potentially lead to suicide. When dealing with depression, no one knows exactly what causes this illness, but there are a number of variables, either alone or in combination, that can lead to depression. Chemical imbalances are known for causing depression. “This is due to deficiencies in at least two brain chemicals, Serotonin and Norepinephrine, which are associated with depression” (Canadian Mental Health) Even though each case is complex, there appear to be common situations that act as triggers for the event. I have first hand knowledge on the subject, because I worked with adolescents, who are diagnosed with depressions. As well, I volunteered at a group home, where some of the teens, thought about taking their lives into their own hands. I really feel for them, because many of them are from broken homes, where they are, in some cases beaten or neglected. I use to come home and cry, when I saw a person that was going through so much pain. (Chafe) Depression is a complicated illness, which is even harder to prevent. “Depression is sudden and therefore is harder to detect right away, but one solution to the prevention, is to find the source o...
