Common Types of Depression and Tips in Boosting Self-Esteem
THE BLUES
The most common type of depression is often referred to as “the blues.” A person may feel weepy,sad, discouraged, unable to cope, hopeless. These moods may be brought on by excessive fatigue, excitement, or stress, or sometimes for no apparent reason. Such depressions are short and self-limiting. They rarely require treatment. People commonly bounce back to their usual selves in a few days.
REACTIVE DEPRESSIONS
These depressions typically result from intense life crises, such as losing a loved one or a job, going through legal separation or annulment, Read the rest of this entry »




