Depression Myth: Depressed People Cry a Lot
Here are some of the common myths shared by many Montrealers
It is easy to spot depressed people; they cry a lot
Some depressed people do cry a lot and others do not cry at all. People have this notion that depressed people will be easy to spot because they are the people in the corner at a party with their head hanging low. They also could be the people who are the argumentative people at your work or the big mouths or people trying to make everyone happy. That is when they are still able to socialize.
Many times depressed people do not show any symptoms at all. They have what is clinically called flat affect. They don't feel anything. What would be a happy occasion for a person who is not depressed such as a graduation, new job, birthday, and so on no longer has any meaning for the depressed person.
Depression runs in families
Although there is evidence to support that there is a genetic factor involved in depression, it does not mean that you are doomed to becoming depressed. Depression can also be due to environmental factors. If you look out for early signs of depression, eat well, exercise, and get counselling for your life issues, you have a good chance of preventing depression in the first place. Learn how to cope with stress early on and you will be better prepared. However, should you become depressed get help immediately. Do not wait until it develops into a clinical depression.
Depression is a natural part of aging
No depression is not a natural part of aging. Many times depression is overlooked in the elderly because of this belief. New research is showing that more and more seniors are depressed. The reasons vary from poverty, to illness, loneliness, poor eating and sleeping patterns and so on.
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Here are some centers in Montreal for the treatment of depression
The Montreal Center for Anxiety and Depression
Montreal Clinic for Therapy Services
Interested individuals can seek hospital services and outpatient clinics around the city
Sources:
http://www.webmd.com/depression/ss/slideshow-depression-myths?ecd=wnl_dep_102811
Published by Carol Roach
Carol Roach holds a masters in counselling psychology. She worked as a therapist at the Douglas Hospital in Montreal before becoming a professional writer.Carol is the author of the book Picking Up The Piece... View profile
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