{"id":80969,"date":"2022-10-31T08:23:23","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T08:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=80969"},"modified":"2022-11-01T05:35:23","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T05:35:23","slug":"how-to-deal-with-someone-with-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/mental-health\/how-to-deal-with-someone-with-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Support a Depressed Partner – 5 Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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It is estimated, based on <\/span>research<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>that 3.8% of the population suffers from depression, with this percentage rising to 5.0% among adolescents and 5.7% among individuals aged 60 and older. Depression is a serious and widespread <\/span>mental illness<\/span><\/a> that impacts many people. Around 280 million people are suffering from depression around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you say, “my boyfriend is depressed” or “<\/span>my partner is depressed<\/span>, “you can be overwhelmed with concern and worry. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, there are some things that you can do to help them <\/span>cope with depression<\/span><\/a> and feel better about themselves. This article will discuss some known symptoms of depression and <\/span>how to support a depressed partner.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Related Reading<\/i><\/b>:<\/span><\/i> 8 Ways to Deal With Depression in Relationship<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n
<\/span>Here’s what depression is all about.<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
Depression is a mood disorder that affects how you feel, think, and behave. It can lead to feelings of hopelessness, inadequacy, and worthlessness, and changes in appetite, energy levels, and sleep patterns. Depression can also lead to physical health problems like headaches and digestive disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n
Realize that depression is not something you can choose to feel. No amount of effort or willpower can “work it out of” a person, and no one intentionally does it. Since depression is a medical problem, it must be treated. But there are a variety of factors that might lead to depression. The stress that brought it on may have caused a chemical imbalance in the brain. Several mental disorders, including <\/span>anxiety<\/span><\/a> and bipolar, can lead to depressive symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n
Related Reading<\/i><\/b>: <\/span><\/i>11 Tips for Mental Health Issues & Loneliness in Marriage<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n
If you want to understand more about depression, watch this video on decoding depression.<\/span><\/p>\n