Most people at some time in their lives, will have some episode of the blues.
Some event can leave you reeling with sadness, the loss of a relationship, marriage, job, health or the death of a love one.
It takes time to process and grief.
Sometimes it feels like you are struggling with depression, that doesn't seem to have rhyme or reason.
Everything looks good, yet you might be feeling like you can't get up, dress, leave the house or go to work.
Life seems flat and you can't figure out what to do next.
This might be the time to get professional help.
A medical evaluation to rule out any physical health issues is the first step.
This is an important step because there are certain physical conditions that can be linked with depression.
Also, for some people being evaluated than using an anti-depressant can help alleviate some of the symptoms that you may have been dealing with.
Working with a mental health profession can be the second step.
Using medication by itself is not the total answer.
Together medication and therapy can work for long term relief.
Perhaps being depressed can lead to working on issues that have been below the surface and now refuses to go away.
That is why the question, depression, friend or foe can be is an important consideration for you to think about.
Depression is no picnic, no joke, yet taking time to heal can ultimately lead to you reaching out and receiving the help you deserve.