While listening to the radio on my drive home Tuesday, I
heard the DJ pose this question, “If God would spontaneously heal
just one illness or disease, which one would you pick?" A woman quickly called
in. She said she would choose the illness of depression to be eradicated. She
went on to explain that this condition is difficult to understand since it doesn't have any obvious outward symptoms. She shared that many people
mistakenly think depression is a choice and can be conquered simply by thinking
positively. As she spoke, she sounded discouraged and exhausted. I wondered if
she was currently battling with the illness. The radio talk show host seemed
surprised. I suspected he expected a more typical answer, like cancer or heart
disease.
Depression, however, is a serious
illness. It comes with catastrophic ramifications, such as higher rates of
death, loss of productivity in the workplace, increased medical costs, marital
stress, and a negative impact on family members, including children’s development.
National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates that the workplace annually
loses over $34 billion in direct and indirect costs. Suicide is currently the
eleventh leading cause of death in the US. Depression has definite effects on
our society.
As Tuesday’s radio caller
mentioned, there is a common myth that people chose to be depressed. Depression,
however, is not due to having a bad day. It isn't caused by being blue or moody
and doesn't respond to positive thinking. It is a real medical condition with
common occurring symptoms.
Although the etiology of
depression is still not completely understood, several common causes have been
found to play a role. A person’s biology, genetics, gender, age, health
condition, history of traumatic events, current level of stress, and use of
medication or illegal substances can have an impact. Women are more vulnerable
to depression and are twice as likely as men to suffer with this condition. The
elderly are also more at risk. Depression runs in families. Individuals with
alcohol or substance abuse problems frequently struggle with depression. Those
with chronic physical conditions have higher rates of depression. And, people
with a history of child abuse seem to be more vulnerable to this illness.
I too was surprised by the answer to
Tuesday’s radio host's question. But, I was very thankful that the brave
caller was able to share her painful insights and her wish for universal healing
of depression.
In the next article we will
explore how depression strikes people at different times of life and in
different ways by looking at the five main types of depression.
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