There are several indicators to help determine if someone is depressed By Sr. Some days I really struggle to get out of bed to just get going. Periods of sadness are inherent aspects of the human experience. Anyone can develop depression, no matter what age, gender, race or income.
Women are twice as likely as men to have clinical depression.
It may be linked to the hormonal changes women experience during menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause. Additionally, the stress of filling multiple roles such as homemaker, mother, employee and spouse, may be a factor. Have suffered a stroke or have heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease. Suffer from another mental illness, such as an eating disorder, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or posttraumatic stress disorder. Abuse alcohol or other substances.