• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
Coach & Therapist

Coach & Therapist

Helpng You change Your Brain

  • Home
  • Coaching Services
    • How Coaching Works
    • Face to Face Coaching
    • Telephone Coaching
    • Business Owner Coaching
  • About John Nolan
    • Coaching Vision for You
    • Training & Experience
  • Contact Me
  • 011 4 299 8888

What Is Depression?

March 26, 2014 by John

Depression is a label given to a mental health problem, and is a term used to describe an emotional and physical condition as well. A person suffering from depression may feel empty and may no longer find meaning in life. However, it’s important to understand that being diagnosed with depression doesn’t mean that you’ll be ‘stuck’ with being depressed and never be happy again.

A simple definition of the term ‘depression’

The term depression refers to a condition when a person is feeling unhappy, down and all alone. It’s used to describe an overwhelming feeling of sadness, loneliness, hopelessness, boredom and anger. There can be contributing factors that can trigger an onset of depression. Yet often, many people may experience depression for no apparent reason at all. If symptoms persist for quite a while, usually after 2 weeks, then this could be a sign of a mental illness.

What is clinical depression?

Clinical depression is the medical term used for a mental health disorder. Anyone can be affected by depression, regardless of age or gender. It can have a significant impact on a person’s sense of self-worth and ability to carry on with daily tasks. It may also affect a person physically and socially. The good news is that depression can be treated. An important first step to overcoming depression is to accept that you’re going through it, and then talk to someone about what you’re experiencing. It’s best to seek appropriate help and to continue looking for ways to help yourself get over it. It may not be easy to make yourself get out there. However, it’s important to understand that you need to take action and take the necessary steps to your recovery.

Filed Under: Depression Tagged With: definition of depression, depression defined, depression definition, what is depression

TEL

Call me on - 0114 299 88 88

EMAIL

Or if you prefer send me a note via email.
More information is always helpful.
john@blinding-insights.co.uk

  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy policy
  • Contact

Copyright © 2021 Life Coach Sheffield - John Nolan · All rights reserved ·

We use cookies, along with nearly every site on the web, to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Blinding Insights website. However, if you would like to, you can change your cookie settings at any time. Find out more.