Top Causes of Situational Depression and How to Cope

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Top Causes of Situational Depression and How to Cope.  Situational depression, or adjustment disorder with depressed mood, happens when a tough situation leaves you feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope. It’s not exactly the same as clinical depression but shares similar symptoms, just for a shorter time.  References: https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/situational-depression

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00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about, Top Causes of Situational Depression and How

00:14to Cope.

00:15Situational depression, or adjustment disorder with depressed mood, happens when a tough

00:19situation leaves you feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope.

00:22It's not exactly the same as clinical depression but shares similar symptoms, just for a shorter

00:26time.

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00:28Symptoms Situational depression symptoms show up within

00:31three months of a stressful event and can include.

00:34Feeling sad, hopeless, or empty, and crying more than usual, and losing interest in activities

00:39or people.

00:40Other symptoms may include, changes in sleep or appetite, trouble focusing, aches and pains,

00:45and thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

00:47These symptoms usually ease up within six months, but if they continue, it might turn

00:51into major depressive disorder MDD.

00:54Sometimes anxiety shows up alongside situational depression, like feeling constantly worried

00:58or nervous.

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01:00Causes The stressors that trigger situational depression

01:02vary.

01:03Common ones include, relationship or marital issues, major life changes like retirement,

01:08going to college, or having a baby.

01:11Financial problems, losing a loved one, and facing traumatic events like a physical attack

01:15or disaster.

01:16Past life experiences, like childhood trauma or a family history of mental health issues,

01:21can also make you more vulnerable to situational depression.

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01:25Treatment Situational depression often improves once

01:27the stressor is gone.

01:29Therapy can help build coping skills, and lifestyle changes might improve your mood.

01:33Try exercising regularly, getting seven to nine hours of sleep, managing stress with

01:37relaxation techniques, eating a healthy diet, and staying connected with supportive friends

01:42and family.

01:44Situational depression can be challenging, but with the right support and coping strategies,

01:47it often improves over time.

01:49If you're struggling, don't hesitate to seek professional help.

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