Is depression a sickness?

Depression is not a sickness, it is a very easy thing to get out of it. It's just a matter of how it's taking us out for a little while outside. But life is going to be easy to understand. It's a simple thing to understand

Yes i have been dealing with depression Evey siny I was 6

Yes depression is a sickness and can affect people in different ways and u need to see a doctor for a evaluation to see the type of depression u have

I feel like depression isnt a sickness but more of a disease. I did not choose this life myself but in dealing with this most of my life I still choose everyday to bring myself out of it.

Keyyy, OMGosh, you ask such a hard question! It is a great question and everyone will have different views on this. Some people think it is a chemical imbalance and it can be treated with chemicals. Others think it is a behavior problem. Still others think it is demon possession. Others think that it is negative thinking. While others think it is sin. Still others think that depression occurs when we are not at a proper vibrational state. See? So many different opinions. And you know what they say about opinions! I found I had to decide what it was for me and go from there. When I got on meds for the RIGHT disorder it changed my life! Do I need the medication? Yes! Depression does not look good on me. :-/ Do I depend on the meds? Yes! Is my life better with the meds? Gosh, yes! I hope you get some good, and thoughtful answers. I wish you the best.

Depression is not a sickness but it is a disorder,Sometimes physical problems can cause depression. But other times, symptoms of depression are part of a more complex psychiatric problem. There are several different types or subtypes of depression,.

Yes I've been battling depression since I was 6 I'm now 23 I have seen different phystrics and therapists depression should be treated it's a hard fight living with depression.

Depression is not a sickness,infact it is caused due to stress.When dopamine and serotonin secretion is unbalanced ,the sleeping patterns are changed and it leads to unhappiness.One can tackle depression by leading a healthy lifestyle like exercises and proper diet.While walking and exercising endorphins are released which are called happy hormones which boosts happiness which further leads to proper functioning of body.

I agree it is caused due to stress. But there are so many depression patients which are of age 12 or below causing acute depressive symptoms. Mine sister itself sufferig from this then what possible causes are.

Yes, depression is a sickness, but there is also depressed mood which is not a sickness.
The problem is, these two are hard to distinguish...

In so many different ways depression can become a sickness due to loss of appetite which cause dramatic loss of weight or increase of appetite which caused dramatic weight gain

Sadness, feeling down, having a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities - these are symptoms familiar to all of us. But, if they persist and affect our life substantially, it may be depression, and did you know that depression can affect people of all ages, races and socioeconomic classes, and can strike at any time. Scientists think that an imbalance in the brain's signaling chemicals may be responsible for the condition in many patients. However, there are several theories about what this imbalance actually is and which signaling chemicals are involved. Moreover, a variety of distressing life situations are also associated, including early childhood trauma, a job loss, the death of a loved one, financial troubles or a divorce..
Depression treatment may involve psychotherapy therapy, medications, or a combination of the two..

Kind of it is
But only if u think it's a sickness
U know most of the peaple normally may feel depression because it's something normall to feel it at any time

Depression is not a sickness.It's a mental dissorder and it is not permanent.You can get over it on your own or if its too severe you can see therapist. I am here if you need anything.I know the feeling and I've been through it and i think I could give you some helpful advice♡