Depression is characterised by prolonged feelings of sadness. It is a common medical condition that prevents you from performing many of life’s most fundamental functions.

Being in a bad mood, being in a dark emotional space, feeling low on energy and heavy of heart — we’ve all been there.

When such experiences last more than two weeks, they may indicate something more serious than a passing bad mood. Depression has a negative impact on how we think, feel, and act. It limits our ability to fully engage in life.

Clinical depression is used to describe a more persistent state of sadness. Depression can cause people to withdraw from and lose interest in their lives and activities.

Each of us will experience depression in a way that is unique to our circumstances and experiences. Nonetheless, clinical depression is defined by a consistent set of symptoms. The symptoms are divided into three categories: feelings, thoughts, and actions.

Depression is associated with the following feelings:

Clinical depression, thankfully, is treatable. Getting the medical and social assistance you require is now easier than ever. Stride, as a registered NDIS provider, can assist you in having a good day today and tomorrow.

We assist adults, adolescents, and children. We provide NDIS services such as:

Support Coordination and Therapeutic Supports

Depression signs and symptoms

Each of us will experience depression in a way that is unique to our circumstances and experiences. Nonetheless, clinical depression is defined by a consistent set of symptoms. The symptoms are divided into three categories: feelings, thoughts, and actions.

Depression is associated with the following feelings:

• hopelessness
• sorrow\sfatigue\sanxiety
• swings in mood
• anger\sapathy

Depression impairs our ability to think by making it difficult to:

• maintain focus while processing information and making even simple decisions
• maintain concentration while processing information
• even for simple decisions

Depression has an impact on our behaviours, which can be seen as:

• sleep pattern changes
• appetite increase or decrease
• avoiding contact with friends and family
• decreased performance and engagement at school or work boredom with routine activities
  increased drug and alcohol use.

A combination of these symptoms that lasts longer than two weeks indicates that something more serious than a passing bad mood is at work.
When you are surrounded by caring professionals, a supportive network, and the resources you require to thrive, recovering from depression becomes easier.

Depression treatment and recovery

Recovering from depression is a wellness journey that begins with a visit to your doctor.

The recovery process begins once you and your doctor or other medical professional have agreed on a course of treatment. Get the help you need to recover from depression as soon as possible so that your symptoms don’t worsen over time.

Learning about your condition, developing strong and supportive relationships, adopting a healthy lifestyle, and practising relaxation techniques are just a few ways to help your recovery.

Finding a life balance that supports your independence, social connections, and emotional well-being is the key to recovery.