Depending on chemicals such as sleeping pills, tranquilizers, or alcohol to keep going. Experiencing significant sleeping or eating changes. But when those feelings last several days, or weeks, it becomes important to find out what's troubling us. Depression can be disabling. Feeling depressed is not something we choose.
Depression knows no boundaries.
It can happen to anyone, male or female, rich or poor, at any age, and needs to be dealt with, not hidden by feelings of guilt or shame. Express your concern. Sometimes, the depressed person may not recognize what is happening to them. Sometimes, just by talking about it, the tension is relieved and the person can focus on the problem. Identifying the problem can be the biggest hurdle.