We all know that depression diagnoses are growing quickly, especially for adolescents and millennials.
I hope this post reaches those who are helping a loved one get out of depression. Every bit of help can go a long way.
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I thought this would be interesting in understanding the meaning.
depression (n.)
late 14c. as a term in astronomy, from Old French depression (14c.) or directly from Latin depressionem (nominative depressio), noun of action from past participle stem of deprimere "to press down, depress" (see depress).
Attested from 1650s in the literal sense; meaning "dejection, depression of spirits" is from early 15c. (as a clinical term in psychology, from 1905); meteorological sense is from 1881 (in reference to barometric pressure); meaning "a lowering or reduction in economic activity" was in use by 1826; given a specific application (with capital D-) by 1934 to the one that began worldwide in 1929. For "melancholy, depression" an Old English word was grevoushede.
A melancholy leading to desperation, and known to theologians under the name of 'acedia,' was not uncommon in monasteries, and most of the recorded instances of medieval suicides in Catholicism were by monks. [Lecky, "History of European Morals"]
https://www.etymonline.com/word/depression
Thanks for searching that up @wallpaperflower.
And this is how Urban dictionary defines Depression.
welcome! the urban dictionary makes a lot of sense. Keep spreading the joyful kindness :)
Totally! Thank you! 😇
So many people need to hear this. To use gentleness & understanding with a depressed person. Thanks for the post. I will resteem.
You're welcome and thanks for your time :)
Yes @wallpaperflower. Kindness.