Can depression lead to other problems? Does it often?

I feel like depression can lead to other problems. As someone who faced depression for 7 years, I also managed to become addicted to alcohol/drugs, I began to self-harm, I developed anxiety, and a few other quirks. I'm not exactly sure how often it happens, but usually when someone has depression, they try their best to feel anything but that. I think that may be why depression can lead to other problems.

Depression can and does lead to further problems when left untreated. Just like any physical disease that you would take medication for, depression left unchecked can only grow and cause nasty side effects: isolation, loss of relationships, losing one's job, even suicide. Talk to a friend, loved one, or medical professional. An infection needs antibiotics, and depression needs love and support.

Yes, depression often leads to other problems, because the depressed person is often too depressed to take care of themselves, do their work, or interact with the people around them. My depression was a large factor in my girlfriend breaking up with me, since I was too depressed to find work or do housework.

Depression can indeed lead to other problems, both physical and mental. While the following are often considered symptoms of depression they can also develop over time: Loss of interest in activities, social withdrawal, interpersonal relationship challenges, lack of focus, weight changes (increased or decreased), appetite changes (increased or decreased), changes in sex drive, thoughts of harming yourself or others, thoughts of suicide, and irritability. Depression and anxiety are frequently seen together. As far as other problems often going with depression, generally yes. The symptoms listed above are things that can and may show up in depression, and are some of the diagnostic criteria for having depression.

It can, just because as it affects you it in turn also affects multiple areas of your life. Don't worry though, things can be done to get you out of that feeling :)

Depression can lead to other problems. The thing is, starting at the source of depression can allow you to get through it.

Absolutely. Depression can lead to addiction and addiction leads to all sorts of medical issues as well as family, career, etc.

Yes depression can lead to many problems. such as self-harm,drugs/alcholic and mental problems. It is possible to happen often.

Yes, depression can more often than not, lead to other problems. I have personally undergone this, so I can say this as a fact. When I was going through a tough time, I looked to alcohol and smoking as an escape. They may have provided a temporary relief, but I soon understood they were doing me more damage than the depression alone was. It took me time to overcome it, but now that I have, I'm more relaxed.

Often, depression in itself is already a problem. However, rooting from it, there's suicidal thoughts, feelings of misanthropy and helplessness and can even lead to anxiety. It can happen often yes, however it can be controlled through therapy and medication.

Depression means withdrawal, so it can prevent you from living the life you want to live. You might be afraid of failing or disappointing others, so you prefer to withdraw. The solution however is to find professional help, get self-help, and get back into life. Take small steps a time. Even small things will give you a sense of accomplishment.

Yeah often depression leads to to other problem like you can have physical problem and mental problem due to this

When I was going through depression I found myself giving up on other important parts of my life. Like friendships, study, and just basic day to day activities. For me it did lead to other problems, friendships became harder to keep, my marks began to drop in school and life became harder in general.

Most certainly! Depression can have a knock-on effect on our lives outside of our own personal bubble, affecting our work, hobbies, and those around us. That is why it is so important to seek help with depression so you can minimise the damage not only to yourself, but to those who care about you.

I believe that depression can lead to other problems. One, when you are depressed, you often do not feel like eating and/or drinking water. So, it has major health consequences. Also, a lot of times depression and anxiety go hand-in-hand. When one is depressed, one may think of negative statements about oneself as truths, and this assumption makes us panic, which fuels anxiety. How often? That, I feel, depends. But quite often it does. It did for me.

Yes, depression can lead to many other mental and physical problems. Certain things that it can lead to include social anxiety, poor appetite, suicidal thoughts, etc. If you are actively treating depression, it is unlikely that you will face these problems

It is important to note the depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain. Depression has to be diagnosed, and feeling low does not always mean you have depression. Depression can lead to other problems due to its symptoms. One of the most common is suicidal ideation, but others may include; Anxiety ect.

Yes, depression can lead to other problems. It does often lead to other problems which is why you should try and get help or talk to someone if you need to. Depression can effect your relationships, friendships and even physical health.

Depression can lead to other problems like increase heart rate if you end up getting panic attack too, crying to the point you can't breathe, preventing you to talk and socialize with others that can be turn into social anxiety and it depends how often you have depression that depends how long and when these can occur.

Depression that isn't treated can certainly lead to other problems. I am aware that some people choose to self medicate with drugs or alcohol. It can also lead to difficulty in personal relationships and at work. I have witnessed first hand that untreated depression can also lead to mistreating others. My brother-in-law had suffered from depression for years and he took this out on his wife and children. He was constantly yelling at them, swearing at them, belittling them, and even showing physical aggression towards his wife. Finally she left him witch was the catalyst for him seeking help. After being placed on anxiety and depression medications and getting some counseling, he was able to reconcile with his wife and children. They are all doing much better. I don't know how often depression can lead to other problems but like with any other illness, not getting treatment can result in a worsening of the condition.

Depression causes detrimental effects. It has a cascade effect. One problem leads to another leads to another. It can lead to physical issues. I read an article which stated that you can judge the severity of your depression by analysis your body, by how much pain you have and/ or how tired you feel. The good news is you can reverse this effect by doing as much good as possible, caring for others as little or as much as you can. It releases ‘feel good’ chemicals inside our brain. Please also get professional help if you aren’t already! This isn’t a problem that often just goes away

Depression can definitely lead to other problems. Many times when people are depressed they resort to other things to make them feel better such as alcohol or drugs. Some people may become isolated as well. This can in turn make their depression worse and have a great effect on their health.

Depression can sometimes lead to other problems if you do not seek proffesional help.You have to take care of depression because it can sometimes get worse than it was!

Yea, depression leads to other problems; not often, but always. It affects your behaviour and personality which is NOT GOOD.

Depression can lead to problems with self esteem and substance abuse. If we feel depressed, we tend to have a negative world view and feel bad about ourselves, we can seek escape in substances such as alcohol. This can feel more depressed and cause us to get stuck in a vicious circle.

Depression MOST definitely lead to other problems. It lowers your self esteem and then you start doing things you would NEVER DREAM OF DOING! If you are looking for an escape of the pain, you might turn to drugs, or start having sex with random people. This could lead to guilt and identity issues, maybe even pregnancy. It is all just a cycle that is difficult to get out of. So try to get help before it spirals out of control.

Depression does often lead to other problems. For me, when i get depressed i tend to take less care of myself and i am more destructive in my relationships. Having other problems is normal.

Untreated depression can lead to other medical difficulties, so try and get help for it as soon as possible.

depression itself a big problem and yes its leads to other health problems also. better consult a doc soon

Depression can lead to multiple problems. It can cause lack of interest in activities that you use to enjoy. It can affect your sleeping habits. It can play havoc on your diet. It can also change how you present yourself and/or how you see yourself.