Hi @PeppiPatty
Describe depression? Depression is a combination of many ills - physical, emotional, mental, spiritual.
It can be looking and constantly focusing on all that is wrong with ones life - overlooking the good.
It can be a result of loss/abandonment/estrangement/divorce/rejection/death. It can be caused by prolonged grief.
It can be about not letting go of the hurts of the past and constantly worrying about the future. Forgetting to live in the present, the moment, for the day only.
Depression can be the result of abuse, emotional/spiritual neglect and/or trauma.
Prolonged stress and financial hardship.
Guilt.
A lack of belief in oneself, others and good in the world.
Constant worrying and catastrophising.
Internal anger and distress by holding onto injustices and hurts - or being pushed beyond ones ability to cope (chronic stress)
A lack of purpose and meaning in life. Resulting in emptiness and lack of spirituality.
Not loving or being loved.
Loss of dreams and friendships/relationships failing.
Perfectionism - always falling short and below unrealistic expectations. Perceived or real failure.
Not doing ones best - underachievement
A symptom of a chemical imbalance in the brain.
A symptom of physical illness or drug side effects - or substance abuse.
It can be a result of feeling worthless - not feeling fully valued or appreciated for who we are.
A result of low confidence and low self esteem.
It can be due to faulty thinking - seeing life always a glass half empty.
It can be a combination of two, three or many of these issues.
But in my opinion depression results mainly from a lack of hope and faith. And to rise out of this black hole we need to believe that in any situation in life If we give it our best shot - there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. ❤️
