Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common and potentially destructive mood disorder characterized by symptoms like constant sadness, low self-esteem, and in extreme cases suicidal urges. Common triggers include abuse, loss, illness, genetics, and medication. Women are nearly twice as likely to experience depression due to their multiple social roles and responsibilities, hormonal changes, and life events like pregnancy and childbirth. Treatment options include psychotherapy, medication, exercise, yoga, meditation, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Seeing a doctor is recommended if symptoms persist more than six weeks.

2. Depression or mood disorder is a common
illness which affects emotional and physical
wellbeing.
And potentially very destructive if untreated.
MDD OR MAJOR DEPRESSIVE
DISORDER is the clinical term of depression.
It has traits like constant feeling of sadness, low
self-esteem and in extreme cases, the urge to
commit suicide.

3.  Low mood
 Irritation
 Social withdrawal
 Less or Oversleeping
 Restlessness
 Anger and Frustration
 Guilt and Sorrow
 Cloudy thoughts.

4.  Abuse
 Conflicts
 Death or loss
 Financial loss
 Major events
 Serious illness
 Genetics
 Certain medication

5.  Women plays may roles as mother, wife,
employee, friend, healer, caregiver, and the list
goes on.
 These roles can cause ups and downs
throughout life.
 So much responsibilities gives so much stress
that leads to depression too.
 Depression is almost twice as likely to affect
women than men.

6.  Genetics
 Psychological
 Hormones
 Fertility
 Pregnancy
 Post partum
 Social causes

7.  Women feel anxious and scared; men feel guarded.
 Women blame themselves for the depression; men blame
others.
 Women commonly feel sad, worthless, and; men tend to
feel irritable and angry.
 Women are more likely to avoid conflicts when depressed;
men are more likely to create conflicts.
 Women turn to food and friends to self-medicate; men
turn to alcohol, TV, or sports to self-medicate.
 Women feel nervous; men feel agitated and restless.
 Women easily talk about their feelings; men hide feelings
considering it a sign of weakness.

8.  Be open, accepting, and loving toward yourself
and what you’re going through.
 Consider writing.
 Tomorrow is a new day.
 Self help, avoid negative voices in your head.
 Reward your efforts.
 Make a routine.
 Do something you enjoy.
 Try something new.
 Do exercise and yoga.
 Most important do Meditation.

9.  When the symptoms persists for more than
six weeks, then its time consult doctor.
 Follow your treatment and medication.
 Psychotherapy.
 Follow Healthy diet.