What is being depressed, or depression?

Question

As with Love, WHAT IS IT TO LOVE, God loves us and we are to love or as christians declare to Lord and the bible is proof of that. HOW DO WE LOVELove, we are taught in the scripture,

I continue Jesus said he has not come to change the law, what law do you think he was talking about, The Ten Commandments.
Jesus criticised the pharisees for obssessing on the law, very had so many laws, there own. Like washing and detailed behaviour, Jesus did not criticise Gods law, Jesus said follow me and keep my commandments.
Lastly the bible talks on the sabbath as a day of rest. Hebrews talks about Gods chosen those who enter into the sabbath rest, thats why adventists call themselves the remnant, because they enter into the sa

Answer 1

Clinical depression is a state of sadness, melancholia or despair that has advanced to the point of being disruptive to an individual's social functioning and/or activities of daily living. Although a low mood or state of dejection that does not affect functioning is often referred to as depression, clinical depression is a medical diagnosis and is different from the everyday meaning of "being depressed".

Depression, or a depressed mood, may in everyday English refer to a state of melancholia, unhappiness or sadness, or to a relatively minor downturn in mood that may last only a few hours or days. This is quite distinct from the medical diagnosis of clinical depression. However, if depressed mood lasts at least two weeks, and is accompanied by other symptoms that interfere with daily living, it may be seen as a symptom of clinical depression, dysthymia or some other diagnosable mental illness, or alternatively as sub-syndromal depression.

In the field of psychiatry, the word depression can also have this meaning of low mood but more specifically refers to a mental illness when it has reached a severity and duration to warrant a diagnosis, whether there is an obvious situational cause or not; see Clinical depression. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) states that a depressed mood is often reported as being: "... depressed, sad, hopeless, discouraged, or 'down in the dumps'." In a clinical setting, a depressed mood can be something a patient reports (a symptom), or something a clinician observes (a sign), or both.

A depressed mood is generally situational and reactive, and associated with grief, loss, or a major social transition. A change of residence, marriage, divorce, the break-up of a significant relationship, graduation, or job loss are all examples of instances that might trigger a depressed mood.

Answer 2

I get ur question but then below u go o to explain abt the Bible? How come? anyway the past three answers explain quit well abt depression ie state of mind, where u feel and look sad, lonely, worthless, feel like dying, feel no body loves u, loss of appetite, loss of weight, low libido, loss of iterest in the sorroundings or usual activities, suicidal tendencies or thoughts, one may also get symptoms of a medical illness but when checked nothing is seen. etc. In wore states, one can get hallucinations in this case voices telling one that he/she is useless as compared to mania when the voices tell u how great u r. Some people may get mood disorders eg Manic depressive where the mood changes from high to very low. However it is posssible to have depreesion alone. if u or know anyone with the above, seek psychiatricc help.

Answer 3

depression is a state of mind,the feeling of loneliness having nowhere to turn and no one to confide in leaves you with a feeling of emptiness.it also leads people to think they are not wanted and have to deal with the hardship of life alone,for men this cause bouts of aggression and drastic mood swings and i don't know about women because i am not female lol.but as long as you keep your chin up and have hope there is always a good friend to be found and just a ten minute chat can make the world feel like a wonderful place to be.i hope this helped you and remember there is always hope everywhere.now about religion and belief it is a choice not forced upon people,but people who can not find meaning make there own.believe in yourself and what ever comforts you weather that is your partner,your family or a higher power is your choice and my friend you always have a choice.

Answer 4

I suffer from depression BIG TIME. I will admit that sometimes reading something spiritual does give me a little relief. I guess I really need to do it more.

Answer 5

Don't rely on God to solve your problems on earth. Your faith can help you feel better about yourself and help you figure out solutions to your problems. If you are depressed often see a doctor. Meds can help.

Answer 6

no

Answer 7

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