JUST a few days ago, we reported how upset but defiant Harlow resident Carly Burd was after her allotment off Hobtoe Road had been vandalised. Carly was filmed in tears when she discovered that salt had been thrown over the food she had planted. Now Carly’s GoFundMe page has (as of 0800 hrs this morning) raised over £146,000! Her story has been covered all over the world from Sky News to the New York Times. There have been contributions all over the world including former England football star and snackdeals.shop TV pundit, Gary Lineker. Why would you ever do something like that? People have responded not only to Carly’s plight but also Carly’s charitable cause of one person just trying to feed thousands of people across Harlow. It is a simple title ‘A Meal From Me with Love" but it shows a huge heart. Carly, so sorry to learn of the vandalism to your vegetable garden. Gypsum plaster apparently helps to neutralize salt on the earth without altering the Ph and may be worth researching into. What an amazing woman. Sometimes we have to go through hell to bring awareness to issues greater than ourselves. You are a true lightworker carley and should receive a pride of Britain award for your kindness in our community.
It's normal for us all to find ourselves sad from time to time, but what happens when those feelings persist and grow into intense hopelessness and despair? It may be depression. But just like other illnesses, from heart disease to diabetes, depression manifests differently in each of us, varying in severity and symptoms. There are a number of depressive illnesses, including major depression, chronic depression, bipolar disorder and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The most commonly diagnosed conditions are major depression (also known as major depressive disorder or clinical depression) and chronic depression (also known as dysthymia or dysthymic disorder). Depression might rear its head once in a lifetime or frequently through the years. Chronic depression is milder and characterized by long-lasting symptoms of two years or more. Living in the U.S. In 2004, Americans were found to be the most depressed population. In one year, 9.6 percent will experience major depression, chronic depression or bipolar disorder. Why? Possibly because Americans are fairly willing to admit depression and accept mood disorders as illnesses.
In some countries, such as Nepal, it's against the law to be mentally ill. Some populations ostracize people who suffer from depression. Let's look at the ins and outs of this common illness, the criteria for diagnosis and the available treatment. But first, what are the symptoms and causes of depression? Men, women and children are susceptible to symptoms of depression but often experience the symptoms differently -- mood disorders are not one-size-fits-all. In addition, teens and children sometimes have parents who suffer from major depression. Women are twice as likely as men to suffer from major or chronic depression; however, the discrepancy between the sexes remains unclear. Researchers are studying a myriad of possible links to higher rates of depression in women, including hormones, genetics and biology as well as psychosocial factors. One theory is that men are less likely to seek help. While men tend to be willing to admit to fatigue, irritability, loss of interest in activities and changes in sleep patterns, they typically don't share feelings of sadness and worthlessness. This c onte nt was do ne by GSA Content Generator Demover sion.
They are more likely than women to use alcohol or drugs to mask their feelings. Women, though, are more likely to acknowledge feelings of sadness, guilt and worthlessness. Learn about the causes of depression on the next page. While scientists haven't discovered a "depression gene," they have seen evidence based on family histories suggesting there may be a genetic link. Children of people with major depression are more likely to experience depression than the general population. But because depression also occurs in individuals without family histories of the illness, researchers continue to study additional factors. The brains of people with depression have abnormal levels of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, the messengers between the brain and the body. Psychological factors also come into play. People with certain characteristics such as pessimism and low self-esteem have a tendency to develop depression. These characteristics, combined with environmental stressors such as relationships, illness, financial problems or major life events, contribute to patterns of depressive illness.
Depression's onset is frequently a combination of these causes. Next, we'll discuss how mood disorders are diagnosed, including a look into a video game that may help detect depression. About 80 percent of new mothers will have the "baby blues" -- mood swings that normally occur days after giving birth to their babies and subside in a few weeks as hormone levels return to normal. However, if symptoms continue longer than a few weeks, a woman may be diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD), which happens to an estimated 10 percent of moms. PPDs' symptoms are the same as for major depression with an unusual fixation on the baby's health or thoughts of harming the baby. Research suggests PPD may be caused by the combination of hormone fluctuations, stress and prior history of depression. PPD is treatable with a combination of antidepressants and counseling. But first, it needs to be determined if the symptoms suggest a temporary case of the blues or point to a depressive illness.