Basic Knowledge of Depression
You might have heard many myths about depression, but that's what they are, just myths. Now it's time to learn the facts.
Myth : Depression only happens when something bad goes on in your life, such as a divorce, the death of a loved one, or losing your job.
Fact : Sometimes depression can happen, even when life is going well. Depression can be set off by things going wrong in your life, but that isn't always the case. Depression might be associated with a chemical imbalance in the brain.
Myth : If you can't snap out of your depression, it means you're weak.
Fact : Depression doesn't mean you have something wrong with your character. It doesn't mean you aren't strong enough emotionally. It's a real medical condition, like diabetes or arthritis.
Myth : If you wait it out, your depression will always go away.
Fact : If you're suffering from depression, it might not just go away. For some people, if it isn't treated, their depression can last months, or even years.
Myth : Only suicidal people need antidepressants.
Fact : Antidepressants are not just for people who think about suicide. Antidepressants might help people who are depressed feel better. It doesn't matter if they've had thoughts of suicide or not.
Myth : Antidepressants are habit-forming and will change your personality.
Fact : Antidepressants are not habit-forming. They don't turn you into a different person. They make you feel more like yourself again.
Copyright © 2005 Pfizer Inc. All rights reserved.
Myth : Depression only happens when something bad goes on in your life, such as a divorce, the death of a loved one, or losing your job.
Fact : Sometimes depression can happen, even when life is going well. Depression can be set off by things going wrong in your life, but that isn't always the case. Depression might be associated with a chemical imbalance in the brain.
Myth : If you can't snap out of your depression, it means you're weak.
Fact : Depression doesn't mean you have something wrong with your character. It doesn't mean you aren't strong enough emotionally. It's a real medical condition, like diabetes or arthritis.
Myth : If you wait it out, your depression will always go away.
Fact : If you're suffering from depression, it might not just go away. For some people, if it isn't treated, their depression can last months, or even years.
Myth : Only suicidal people need antidepressants.
Fact : Antidepressants are not just for people who think about suicide. Antidepressants might help people who are depressed feel better. It doesn't matter if they've had thoughts of suicide or not.
Myth : Antidepressants are habit-forming and will change your personality.
Fact : Antidepressants are not habit-forming. They don't turn you into a different person. They make you feel more like yourself again.
Copyright © 2005 Pfizer Inc. All rights reserved.
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