Continuing the series of writing about depression that sometimes I have to live for many reasons such as medication, insulin and its side effects, I want to share with you my baggage of experiences, feelings, sensations, emotions, waiting to be of some help persons who are identified at this time with these words. I want to clarify that no depression is the same. Or any suffering is like another. Hence often the health professionals they so difficult to give a proper diagnosis. Back pain, heart palpitations, dizziness and even allergies hide deeper realities that go unnoticed, and for which treatments are given unsuitable.

Consider, for example children. In early ages is very difficult for them to put into words what happens, what can be traumatizes without adults know it noted, like a nocturnal enuresis, headaches, and school problems would be a silent tracks or masked depression . The elderly are also aimed at such problems. Of old age are in a clinical picture where they are most common pains, indigestion, infections, dizziness ... but what if what you really have is a depression? We must take this into account, our health and our balance, we must always remember that our body is a reflection of our inner world and our silent suffering.

Perhaps you have heard many myths about depression. Right here I have touched on countless times. All this has helped me to understand that depression is a very serious problem that can affect anyone. What you may not know is depression can come at any time of life. So I want to share with you so that you know, what I call the silent signs that warn us about depression. This way you will be more prepared to know if you or a close family begin to live it, and do not hesitate to ask for help when they appear in your life or the life of a family.

It is commonly thought that depression inevitably accompanied by sadness and tears. But you should know that some people experience irritability and anger as part of it. This does not mean that sadness is not present. It is just another way to experience and act out emotions. For this reason, you should be alert for these mood swings. Do not stay with the idea that it is yours or your lack of patience fault. Take a moment to understand what is happening to you and considering it's depression.

Spend a night with difficulty sleeping is normal. Stress, worries of everyday life and responsibilities can occupy your mind and prevent rest. Just remember that it is common that this situation pass quickly when you find the solution to your problems or concerns. If you prove to sleep a constant problem without medical cause, give yourself a break. Many people with depression have trouble falling sleep while others sleep more. Analyze your sleep habits and identify any recent changes. Is it hard to sleep ?, can spend more hours than normal sleeping ?, what thoughts you have before and after sleeping? This analysis will help you to know that much has changed in your daily routine.

Before you could go to work, going out with friends and were still with energy to do some sport? Now any task takes your energy? Over the years it's normal energy levels go down. What is not normal is that suddenly you feel no desire to do anything. Depression absorbs all your energy and leaves you lethargic. Things that before you dream that inspired and motivated you cease to matter. Depression makes you feel many things no longer make sense. You stop trying new goals and you will give up long before trying others.

Too much blame without reason is not healthy. Depression makes you feel guilty for everything. If you lately you blame yourself for everything from your divorce to your problems adult children, etc.etc .. you should analyze what's going on. Some people show as the first symptom of depression only fault. Others show guilt and sadness or guilt and anger. Before criticizing or believe that you are exaggerating the situation, try to see that you feel and why. It might not seem so, but many people hide their depression behind the smile. With them it is more difficult to know their status. If you are one of these people, it is important to understand that no one will judge or criticize your emotions.

If you're having trouble staying focused can be a sign of depression. People with this problem often have trouble remembering where you left your things or what they had to do. It is important to learn to differentiate between the distraction caused by your obligations and caused by depression. Are you more focused on your problems? Your productivity is affected even if your routine is the same?

Finally, if you have at least a suspicion of depression, do not hesitate to seek help. This is a much more serious than it might seem at first sight problem. The good news is that they serve you is very simple, you just need to make the decision and seek the assistance of therapy.

 Dedicated to all those people who are identified at this time with these words, all those people that they are invaded by despair of a world that tends to dehumanize.