It is no secret that more and more individuals of various ages are suffering from some form of mental illness. There are a number of reasons depression, anxiety, and other brain disorders are on the rise all over the world.
Self Treatment
What has been a constant throughout history is the fact that many adults, as well as teens and even younger children, are self-medicating their sad feelings. This could be anything from tasteful CBD Gummies to alcohol or prescription medication that is not prescribed for them.
Alcohol – this is probably the most common way to dull or numb the pain of deep sadness. It is easy to obtain and relatively cheap. It is also highly addictive and once you become an alcoholic, it can be hard to quit. Like all other self-medication, it doesn’t address the reason behind your sadness, just makes you feel better for a short period of time.
Marijuana – this is also relatively easy to obtain, but it is not legal like alcohol unless you have a prescription, which is not always easy to get. One of the benefits of CBD products is they are legal and easy to obtain.
Other benefits include the fact that they do not cause wild mood swings like other drugs, and offer a calming effect for most individuals so that they can work through what is causing their depression.
Causes of Depression
One of the major causes of depression in this day and age would have to be the pandemic and Covid-19. People all over the world have been affected by this global catastrophe and have strong feelings. Whether you have had Covid and recovered, know someone who passed from the illness or lost your job due to the pandemic, it is a lot to process.
Depression has increased over the past nearly two years. Even if your country handled the pandemic near perfect, which only a handful have, you can’t help but feel bad for those who were not as lucky.
Losing a loved one, losing a job or a way of life, can all have a negative effect on one’s mental health. Add to this the fact that help is hard to find during this global situation, and there is no doubt there is a rise in depression around the world.
Unusual Ways of Helping
During the pandemic, when people were asked to stay home, the rise of online and telephone mental health therapy became popular. It was the best way to reach the masses to help people with their overwhelming sadness and deep depression.
There was also an increase in depression medications, which were prescribed by license psychiatrists around the world. Because of the pandemic, people were reaching out more, and feeling less ashamed of the fact that they needed help with their mental health. This has been one of the biggest benefits of a worst-case scenario. Mental health has been moved to the forefront of healthcare and the stigma is nearly gone.
If you are feeling a deep sadness, do not hesitate to reach out and ask for help. There is no shame in needing to talk with a professional or get medication to help you deal with something that has touched everyone in the world.
