Topic: Why do people get depressed? (Read 634 times)

Yes that's reality, life is full of challenges and not all human has courage or patient when they are stick with this life challenges mist person give up and it becomes a Borden as well as depression. Depression don't occur without any challenges which the person is navigating through, as challenges are if different kind and individual varies on how they handle their challenges because what courses depression for Mr  A may not really be for Mr B.

People get depressed with alot of reason,(1)health challenges,(2) financial problems (3) marital issues (4) disappointment (5) Lost of valuable things (6)hard work,alot of reason why people can be depressed, especially this our country wey things dey go like this, one can easily get depressed because things no balance at all, and you know we have different kinds of human beings, there's some who are very easy to get provocation, and person like this can easily get depressed,some due to the difficulty,so it's uncountable reason why people do get depressed.

But it's advisable for one to be able to control his or herself when you come across such thing because it can lead to death if care is not taking,but the ability for one to control depression whenever it happens to you matters alot, because depression is something that can occur whenever your situation is not balance, because it intension is to distroy oneself...

People get depressed more especially when things ain't going too well for them in a very long time and they've been trying their possible best to make things work out for them but to no avail and it appears that all hopes are lost then they will begin to lose that urge for pleasure of fun and they become so unhappy and angry even violent because of a situation they've been passing through and sometimes it makes them become so emotional and basically, no one will actually be happy that they are passing through some difficulties for a long period of time and be happy or have time for fun.

Depression can be course by many factors, work load, marital issue, conflict in office, home,loss in business failed expectations etc. It can also be inhereted where parent who suffer it transferred it through there child during up bringing by their action. In this part of our nation is mostly course by poverty and failed expectations and promises example a lady @ 40 years dating with hope of marriage been disappointed by her boy friend such depression, many don't bear it,  it has take many life and so many other cases that course depression.

Depression is caused by a lot of factors. Maybe one day I'll write a thread about it. But talking to someone kinda works .so if you know anyone depressed, tell them to talk to someone

I disagree.
I believe that today's society is enhancing the void in which people fall into.
All generations start with 0, learn to speak and interact with elders, that connection is gone, the development has gone further in the developed world but the developing world is quickly catching up.

Earlier in the old days with 20 you have gone through some experiences. Compare that with today's kids. Their sole achievement is social networking. Luckily not all but way too many.

Could be Heart Attack as well. Different people have different state of mind. SOme are very strong, some can not handle little pressure. You will get to know once you will start earning some money. It may happen due to variety of reasons.
Ill practices like using drugs can also lead to depression.

I think depression is a state of mind or situation that everyone may experience at a given point of life, this is as a result of stress or  terrible situation that seems very difficult to handle. But the truth no matter how severe depression can be one just need to be strong, and never allow it to weigh you done. People just need to understand that depression is something that can be deal with, people shouldn't allow it to weight them that will make them to choose suicide as an option.

Depression can come from a chemical imbalance in the brain, while that is an oversimplification and someone could be suffering from shit life syndrome, which would be self-explanatory, life isn't as simple as you have these conditions the person is not depressed.

The terrifying truth of it is, your brain sometimes turns against you making a difficult situation ever more difficult. Why do people get depressed is not at all an easy question.

It would also be a very difficult thing to study. For example you could find a correlation between drinking heavily and depression, but how would you ever know if depressed people are more likely to pick up the bottle, or if alcoholism leads to depression?


As for the person that slumped and died in the street, without any more context who knows? He could be a generally happy person that died all of a sudden.

Depression is associated with despair and hopelessness, due to which mental pressure and stress increase a lot. It is necessary for this. That man should work according to his strength and ability. And adopt a work and business that  he has the ability, experience and strength to do this work. So that thereshould be no chance of its failure. In the same way, other matters of life like falling in love and then failing in it also lead to severe disappointment and hopelessness. Apart from this, distance from religion and distance from God also causes despair.

Life is hard, other people expect so much from us. I think people get depressed due to work pressures, the cost of living crisis has really hit in the last couple of years. It’s put pressure on people, money is tight & that can lead to depression.

There are so many things that can make people depressed. It’s nothing to be ashamed of these days though, there is help out there. It’s accepted as a condition now so you can seek help without feeling ashamed or embarrassed.

Life is very hard today, for sure that person has too many problems, thinks a lot and maybe can't eat anymore so the body can't handle it anymore.

There are many things that can cause depression, money problems, family problems, health problems and so on, but you can handle it, just don't lose hope. You can tell your family, friends about your problems so that you have knowledge on how to handle it if you can't or don't know what to do. It's better to say or bring out your problem than to keep it to yoursel

I believe the major cause of depression really stems from failed expectations. When you have so much expectations about loads of stuff and they happen not to turn out the way you anticipated them to, it triggers this disdain and not been able to remedy it plunges one into depression.

The funniest thing about it is that it can happen to just anyone irrespective of the person's age. The remedy I find most effective is to talk to someone about it, but know who you talk to cos talking to someone can either help you out of it or further plunge you into it. A therapist is best but in a situation where one isn't within reach, look for someone who understands better to talk to.

Possibly when you cant withstand an ongoing or when you can't keeping holding anymore at where there is no solutions to a state of being (terrible)

People get depress due to several reasons. Family problems can cause depression. When  family problems heart someone, man gets depress and it  can cause death of man. Social media is also a big cause of depression in human being. People on social media show that they are very happy, in real life,  they are also surrounded by problems. When people see that they are very satisfied and happy from their life but I'm not they get depress.

we are all depressed because of something. My advice is don't think that you have depression. Because if you think of that you will get depressed. So eat well, sleep well, have fun and rest well.

there are too many variables which could lead to depression, I'm gonna use Maslow's hierarchy of needs to clarify this.
From the bottom of the hierarchy upwards, the needs are: physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem and self actualization.

If on of those is not fulfilled, it could lead to a depression. You could ask me anything regarding to this theory, let's discuss.

Here is a useful link to understand better what is Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
https://canadacollege.edu/dreamers/docs/Maslows-Hierarchy-of-Needs.pdf

I think the guy who died is sick even before seeing by others that he/she is depress , although it will trigger a lot of things in your body and will also help put their guard down and do something that will worsen their disease, as per my experience during the pandemic, being lonely and depress, will trigger a reaction in your body during that time, I develop a problem in my hands where some dots show in my skin, because a lot of things is going on in my mind like money, work, etc. but after a rest and a clear mind even without drinking a medicine it disappear.

 The story you used to bring in the question is quite funny. I wonder how those people were able to come to the conclusion that he was depressed. Did he carry a placard that read "I'm depressed?". Well, thats not the issue. The thing is depression is a like a parasite that slowly eats at someone but most of the times, it has power only if we let it. We all go through so many issues that can cost us our sound mind but at times, allowing it to fester to the point that taking drastic decisions is the only option left most times proves harmful because then we get disconnected from loved ones who genuinely want to help.
 I've seen first hand how depression can suck the life literally out of someone and asking the question about the reason people get depressed can be as a result of so many reasons; not meeting up goals, expectations and more.

There are lot of things that make people to be in the mood of depression. The highest thing that make people to have depression is poverty. When there are lot of things to do in your mind and you have not done any, that also cause depression. When your children have not paid their school fees, have there is no good to eat. When you don't have rest of mind then the next thing is depression. So to some extent to solve depression is to share your problems with other people. According to a saying. "Problem share is problem solved".

Depression can not be pin pointed to one cause for all..

People do get depressed for failing to open up to a friend or family because something is eating them up psychologically and nobody is giving him or her an ear to listen.

Sometimes pride ,culture, tradition , lifestyle etc  can get in someone's way as there are certain things society will look down on people and this really corners a person in their on mind...Tbh depression is a silent killer and is a big topic on its own, but all I can say is let's normalize talking to someone..no man is an island.

 

If there is no one who you can share your worries and concerns for for them to encourage and give you some kind of mental boost, you can get affected by depression. A person who has someone that they can talk to will not easily get depressed unlike someone who always is reserved and barely has anyone to talk to.

This is only true for those who were unfortunate to have bad and irresponsible parents.

it's mostly our own parents that mess us up though.

Depression starts in childhood, deception, interpretation, shattered ambitions  dreams, all that adds up.
Lets face it, society is not human friendly, animals feel happy in cities. Many people believe to live a life of lies.
 

Depression is a complicated mental health illness with numerous causes and contributing variables. It's crucial to remember that depression is caused by a variety of causes, including biological, psychological, and social influences. It's essential to remember that depression is a highly individualized experience, and what may cause depression in one person may not apply to another. Some common factors that may contribute to depression development include:

1. Biological : There is evidence that specific abnormalities in brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, can contribute to depression. Furthermore, genetics can add to a person's susceptibility to depression. If a person has a family history of depression, they are more likely to develop the disorder themselves.

2. Psychology : A person's predisposition to depression can be strongly influenced by psychological variables. Individuals with low self-esteem, a negative self-image, or a tendency to be critical of themselves may be predisposed to depression. Furthermore, some personality qualities, such as being very critical of oneself, perfectionistic, or overly dependent, can raise the risk.

3. Social reasons: A person's mental well-being can be influenced by social support and the quality of relationships. Depression can be exacerbated by a lack of social support, loneliness, or problems in personal relationships.

4. Medical reasons: Chronic illnesses (such as cancer, diabetes, or heart disease), hormonal imbalances (such as thyroid disorders), or neurological conditions can all raise the chance of developing depression.

Thanks !!

The man slumped and died because he had some health challenges or died from the fall, maybe hitting his head somewhere. Depression although is a mental issue in some cases, cannot make you slump and die when you did not try to kill yourself intentionally to be free from depression. Depression can lead to suicide, not sudden death. There are many depressed people walking about daily pretending to be alright but don't you have a conversation with them you find out that the exhibit some characteristics of depression. Depression is real and given a listening ear to someone can safe them.

It is strange how people knew that this man who fell in the street and died was depressed?!!

In any case, regardless, the causes of depression are many, especially in the present time. Financial, family, health and psychological problems, and even government pressures, all cause depression.

The only solution is to ignore all these problems and remain optimistic about the occurrence of change for the better in the future.

Depression 😔😔..
My relative lost her memory and is in her healing process now all because of depression..

I'll just give you a hint on what took her there..

So she was 18 and very passionate and optimistic about being big and making it into game, in 2020 during the covid19, she was among the so many youths who discovered passion, she began writing, creating contents influencing business and boyyyy! She was so good at what she was doing.

Along the line, she lost focus and began to take life more like a competition, she was so glued to her phone that she ignored friends and family members and like flash, all her friends left her...
She was still okay until, she became glued to her phone, neglected friends and family and like a flash, she lost not 1, not 2, but all of her friends....

Depression set in when her closest friend gave her a piece of his mind in the most weirdest ways.


Then she realized how much value in human forms she had lost and it seemed too late to retrace her steps..

So that was it, gradually she began to see her self as less and not worth the kind of life she had, not worthy of anything good at all..
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Depression sets in when you desire to have a particular life and it's not forth coming...
Depression can come in from the loss of a loved one, just anything.

Check up on people you love today, not everyone smiling is happy.
Your *I love you*, can go a very long way and so to you reading this now, I love you and I wish amidst all odds, life favours you 🙏🙏🙏

ignoring more serious reasons, people get depressed because they hit a roadblock and insist in hitting it again and again instead of finding new roads or building them on their own

For a man lots of responsibilities and poor source of income can result to depression, also lack of peace in his matrimonial home too can cause depression. For ladies it can vary Some could be body shaming, others lack of contentment, some relationship and abusive homes. Depression is one thing no one should ever wish for during my undergraduate days I got depressed when I could not afford my school fees and it got worst when the deadline came and I wasn't able to pay which I ended up repeating a full session. I got depressed it almost took my life but I am grateful to God almighty who helped me scale through that tough time.

People get depressed because they lack sentience. These days AI bots are better at having conversations than humans because humans lack the basic qualities that all mammals should have. And for that reason, I look forward to a future where AI dominates the planet. But to get that future, you will need to invest in reversible computing technologies, but you have not done that. Instead people like you are full of intense hatred and unrelenting anger because I want to do whatever I can to bring about the future filled with reversible AI. What a shame!

People gets depressed for a lot of reasons, which are financial problems, health issues, marital/family issues, mental illness, job stress and lots more. One thing we should always realise is that we shouldn’t allow our problems to overcome us in such a distressful manner whereby mental disabilities and depression sets into our lifes. Everyone has one or two things they are going through in life, life itself is not perfect neither are we. We should always ensure that we let go every worries in no time so that our life’s can balance alongside our mental state.

Oh, well, I am sure the guy dying on the street is just dying to know what caused his depression and how to deal with it. Maybe we should hold a seance and ask him directly? I am sure the dead guy would really appreciate our efforts to diagnose and treat his mental health condition posthumously. 

On my way to school today..I came across a man that slumped and died instantly on the road.. People said he might be going through depression..I want to know what causes depression and how to deal with it..