Who Gets Depression?

Article by Paul and Denise Douglass

Information on depression and treatment for depression.

Depression in Women.

As well as the potential hormonal influencing factors, women are also likely to be subject to the additional stresses associated with careers, in addition to those resulting from home life and childcare issues.

Depression in Men.

However, not seeking help for depression can bring its own problems.  The rate of suicide in men, for example, is around 400% of the rate for women.  Men with depression also have an increased incidence of death from coronary heart disease.

Men have a greater tendency to attempt to mask their feelings of depression, often turning to alcohol or drugs.

The feelings experienced by a man with depression are typically quite different to those experienced by a woman with depression, in that a man might feel angry, irritable, frustrated and dejected. 

Even the man who recognises and accepts his depression, is still far less likely than a woman to seek help.

Depression in the Elderly.

General practitioners may misdiagnose depression in the elderly.  This is mainly due to the fact that depression in the elderly can often present itself as a series of symptoms which are of a more physical nature...  lethargy, fatigue etc.

Those who do seek professional help and are correctly diagnosed, often go on to live more active and productive lives.

Depression in Children.

While depression in children can be very hard to correctly diagnose, it is a very real problem.  It can be so hard to diagnose because as children develop, their behaviour naturally changes through the years, and the symptoms of depression can often be mistaken for 'just a phase (s)he's going through'.

Symptoms of depression in children may include irritability, negativity, sudden dislike of school, becoming reclusive, excessive 'clinging' to a parent, and the feeling that 'no-one understands' them.

In cases such as this, the child should, in the first instance, be referred to their doctor, to rule out any physical cause.

How to overcome depression

The one thing we'd like to say right from the start, is don't worry, you CAN overcome depression when you know how.

What we've found over the years, is that there are a few simple techniques that you can use to overcome depression.

Sometimes, people who have depression can often feel quite out of control and negative about things, because it can sometimes feel like they're stuck with it, and there's nothing that can be done about it (which of course there is!).

So the first thing to understand if you're looking to get over your depression, is that that there IS something that can be done, and even that in itself can help you feel a bit more in control right from the start.

Sometimes, it might feel like people are judging you negatively because of your depression, and so overcoming depression can also have the added bonus of feeling less judged.

So, as we say, don't worry... we've found over the years, that there are a few simple techniques that you can use to overcome depression... you CAN overcome depression when you know how... it just might be that you need someone to show you how!

Next: Our top 8 tips on how you can overcome depression

Related Pages:

• Depression
• Anxiety and Depression
• The Causes of Depression
• The Types of Depression

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