Views:636 | By: Maureen Depression is a state of unhappiness and hopelessness.

Losing a loved one, going through a divorce, joblessness and other difficult situations can lead a person to feel sad and lonely which can cause depression.

Types of depression;

1. Major depression

This depression is characterized by having several symptoms. One may feel sad or loss of interest and pleasure in most usual activities. One may also experience Insomnia, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, excessive and inappropriate guilt, recurrent thoughts to commit suicide.

2.persistent depressive disorder;

The essential feature of this mood disorder is low, dark or sad mood that is persistently present in adults.

Depression is a real illness and help is available with proper diagnosis and treatment.