There was a little girl filled with happiness and hope, Who wanted to explore the world know more about people and was hoping to get love the way she use to give to others. She was a simple minded girl her life was going great she made alot of friends but little did she know a black whole was waiting for her to consume all her happiness and hope.

What is depression?

Depression, also known as major depressive disorder is a common disorderserious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, basically it causes lack of interest in life. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home.

Symptoms of depression.

Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can include:-

• Your mood is depressed for most of the day, especially in the morning.

• You feel tired or have a lack of energy almost every day.

• You feel worthless or guilty almost every day.

• You feel hopeless or pessimistic.

• You have a hard time focusing, remembering details, and making decisions.

• You can’t sleep, or you sleep too much, almost every day.

• You have almost no interest or pleasure in many activities nearly every day.

• You think often about death or suicide (not just a fear of death).

• You feel restless or slowed down.

• You’ve lost or gained weight.

• Feel cranky and restless.

• Lose pleasure in life.

• Overeat or stop feeling hungry.

• Have aches, pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that don’t go away or get better with treatment.

• Have sad, anxious, or “empty” feelings.

These symptoms are common, not everyone with depression will have the same ones. 

Self help.

There are a number of things people can do to help reduce the symptoms of depression. For many people, regular exercise helps create positive feeling and improves mood. Getting enough quality sleep on a regular basis, eating a healthy diet and avoiding alcohol (a depressant) can also help reduce symptoms of depression.

Depression is a real illness and help is available. With proper diagnosis and treatment, the vast majority of people with depression will overcome it. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, a first step is to see your family physician or psychiatrist. Talk about your concerns and request a thorough evaluation. This is a start to addressing your mental health needs.

How friendship can help depression

The benefits of friendship for people that are depressed are astounding. Relationships, although not a substitute for professional therapy, can help people dealing with depression with their healing. Dr. Leaf says, “A strong friendship can help heal someone’s thinking habits and improve how the brain functions, helping them gain clarity into their situation, building up mental resilience and encouraging them to face and overcome what is causing them distress.”

Friendship is all about supporting each other in good times and in bad. Although depression can challenge a strong friendship, it doesn’t make it impossible for the friendship to continue. In fact, the friendship can be beneficial to both parties. Dr. Leaf explains, “Studies show that helping others can also increase our own healing by up to 63%! This is why it is so important to try to be there for a friend who is experiencing mental distress on both the person that is ill and the supportive friend.”

And being friends with someone who is depressed isn’t always so difficult. You may still be able to enjoy good times and meaningful conversation. As Bernat explains, “Despite what you might think, talking to friends and family living with depression can be easy and maybe fun. Not like Facebook-selfie-with-Lady-Gaga-at-an-underground-party fun though. Instead, I’m talking about the kind of fun where people enjoy each other’s company effortlessly, no one feels awkward, and no one accuses the sad person of ruining the holidays.”

we can bring change by helping each other, By showing these small kindness we can make this world a better place to live. Love people the way they are never ask them to change and help each other and support each other something it’s better to loose in arguments even if they are wrong because it can make them feel better.