Depression lasts longer and does not go away on its own. Without proper treatment, depression can get worse and recur. Depression can have many causes. It can occur in people who worry too much, feel bad about themselves, or feel out of control, just to name a few. Major losses or disappointments can bring on depression when a person feels unable to handle a difficult situation.
Depression can also come from an imbalance of the chemicals that control a person s mood.
But whatever the cause, depression is not a sign of weakness and it s nobody s fault. Contact your doctor for an evaluation. There are several different types of safe and effective treatment for depression. Please discuss with your doctor all non-drug therapies that may be effective. Psychotherapy is used to help a person with problems from becoming depressed.