The Lonely Raindrop Depression is a sensitive and ever-evolving topic. Having depression can be a confusing and frustrating thing to deal with. Becoming depressed and having to seek help can be a stressful and complicated process, which can only make depression even worse, however depression is a terrible, but common, mental illness that can be treated and maintained with the help of others. “Depression is a state of mind that goes far beyond feeling temporarily sad or sad” (Duckworth 1). Depression is when you feel out of character, due to different types of sadness, loneliness, hopelessness, self-doubt and guilt. A person usually feels most depressed in a time of grief, such as the loss of a loved one or a bad day. In most cases simple depression only lasts a day in situations of minor embarrassment, however if a person feels more depressed they will have a huge lack of energy and loss of interest in activities. The effects of depression are not always easy to establish in any particular person. The most common symptom of depression is feeling down. When a person feels down, it is usually related to their social or physical state. When you feel socially down, you are referring to your lack of ability to socialize or relate to those around you. When one feels down physically it has to do with a lack of energy and motivation. Another symptom of depression is not only the complete lack of energy, but also the complete loss of interest in daily tasks or activities that, at one point, made the person happy. There are different forms of depression, including; major depression, dysthymia and minor depression. Major depression is one of the most serious types of depression, it will have a huge impact... middle of paper... ion. Antidepressants make a person feel less or not depressed at all, giving them more energy and confidence. Just like any drug in the world, they have side effects. The most common side effects of antidepressants are insomnia, drowsiness, nausea and weight gain. Some research states that antidepressants increase the possibility of suicide. Which hasn't been proven, although it wouldn't be entirely impossible. If a person is willing to change and maintain a positive attitude, he or she may simply not remain depressed. Dealing with depression can be an extremely difficult and frustrating process. Having to get help while depressed can be an embarrassing task for some, or even dealing with a depressed friend or family member. However, depression is a terrible but common mental illness that can be treated and maintained with the help of others.