What does it mean when you are not able to determine what is causing your depression?
awesomemtl04
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Feb 2, 2016
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It isn't easy to find or pinpoint a specific reason to your depression. It may have started with one thing going wrong or affecting you - but it can spiral out of control and once you reach a state of depression finding one cause is near to impossible. Many factors account for it and leads to an overall state of mind.
Anonymous
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Mar 29, 2016
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When you can't pinpoint an exact event that has happened that may cause depression. You could have a chemical inbalence.
BitterSweetListener
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Mar 27, 2017
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Some people who have depression have that, though. I always get that feeling. But I think the best thing to do when that happens is not overthink it and try to seek professional help. Because as I've felt before, I really got frustrated and thought what was wrong with me since I thought there was really nothing to be depressed about.
Kevan
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Aug 21, 2017
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I guess, it means that there are alot of tiny reasons which build up and causes depression. Or it might be that someone you love is going through hard time and you are sharing his/her depression.
Nicole23Flower
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Apr 8, 2019
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It means you are just confused, which is a normal human feeling. Many people aren’t sure of the cause of their depression, and it takes time and effort to get to the bottom of it. So not knowing the cause simply means you need to try harder to focus on what brings you down. Whether that means focusing on the small, not so obvious things, or if it means reflecting on the clear pieces of your life that make you upset. Try starting with the tiny things that you know don’t bring you happiness. From there, you can start to really think about what’s causing your depression. Remember, it’s completely okay not to know, and it will take time.
MsKendra
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Oct 28, 2019
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The cause of depression varies a lot between people. When I find I am asking myself this question, I also wonder if I'm asking a question that will help me feel more empowered and resilient. I can find it preferable to ask myself useful to answer questions, that can help to lift a moment of depression. For example, Have I eaten well and drank enough water? Have I had a healthy amount of sunshine and exercise today? Have I fostered social connections in any way? These questions help me cope with depression and give me useful steps forward and strategies to manage my depressive episodes. Also, it's always hard for me to determine what is causing depression when my brain feels foggy and depressed, so those big questions are ones I leave for when I feel strong.
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