09/03/2022
DEPRESSION IS SO DANGEROUS TO YOUR LIFE
It all started when you realized that you were tired every day. At first, you just didn’t feel great, mentally or physically. Not horrible, just not great. As time went on things that used to make you happy stopped doing so. Your appetite changed, you had less motivation, and you felt apathetic constantly. At some point, you or someone close to you realized that you were experiencing depression. But why is depression so dangerous?
Interfering with Life
One of the dangers that doesn’t get enough attention is how much depression can interfere with your daily life. At first, you’re able to show up for your life but you lack motivation and drive to do more than the bare minimum. Eventually, it leads to missed days of school and work that can lead to serious consequences. You begin to feel like even the most basic of daily tasks are insurmountable. Depression can damage family, romantic, and friend relationships especially if the people in your life don’t understand what is going on. Yet with early diagnosis and treatment for depression, many of these negative impacts can be avoided,
Weight Gain
It’s not just that you are less active and sleeping more. Nor is it about the fact that you might have more cravings and eat more junk food when you are depressed. Your body’s metabolism actually slows down, causing you to gain weight. You might also experience physical pain and lethargy as a result of your depression, making it difficult to get physical activity in.
Most adolescents can afford to gain a little weight without too many health risks. But unfortunately, obesity itself is an increasing problem and if weight gain continues it can lead to serious health problems. Treatment for depression is essential in preventing this from becoming a lasting issue. If you find a treatment that works for you many of the symptoms that lead to weight gain can be managed and motivation may return to help aid in losing any excess.
