WEB CHUTNEY

Depression is a real disease that many people struggle through. The subject is taboo in our society as people feel others are just sad and need to ‘snap out of it’. Nothing could be further from that.

Here are some facts about depression

1. Women are twice as likely to suffer from depression than men

2. Depression can cause you to dream 3 to 4 times more than normal

3. Severe depression can cause us to biologically age more

4. Comedians and funny people are usually more than average

5. People who spend a lot of time online are more likely to be depressed, lonely and mentally unstable

6. Sigmund Freud recommended cocaine as a treatment for depression

7. Elephants and chimpanzees have shown patterns similar to depression

8. France is the most depressed country in the world with 1 in 5 people having suffered from depression

9. Gratitude can give you the same effects anti-depression pills can

10. Moderate exercise can help treat and prevent depression

If you feel like you’re suffering from depression you MUST seek professional help.