Depression

It’s normal to feel sad or stressed sometimes, especially if you have something in your life that worries you a lot. For some people, the sad feelings take over so much that they can’t get on with their everyday lives and everything feels hopeless. They can feel like hurting themselves. They can feel tired all of the time or have trouble sleeping. Or they might find little things cause lots of worry. These are all signs of depression. Depression can be something that is with a person all of the time or that comes and goes in “cycles”. Doctors can give people medicines that help. Many people find it helps to talk to a counsellor or a therapist. If you look after someone, the stress and worry can lead to you feeling depressed. If this happens, it is important to talk to someone.