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Older You Get The More Depressed You Are

Older You Get The More Depressed You Are

Name: Barry

Comments: Is it normal to feel depressed about getting older until you get at an age where you are super depressed because your whole life has passed and you feel lie you accomplished nothing?

Are Depressed The You Older

Normal to be very depressed for a long duration? I do not think this is healthy. Maybe JB might be better to speak on this but I personally think if you are that depressed you might need to talk to some one. Depression is serious and can be treated. Often as we age we have regrets. either things we did do and are not proud of or things we wish we had done. Both need to be dealt with for a healthy mind.

Older You Get The More Depressed You Are Health & Special Psychology

Hey Barry. I went through a divorce recently and I have been feeling very depressed. I think it's normal, the problem is that if you're feeling like that for long periods of time then it's not healthy and you need to seek medical help.

Are Depressed The You Older

I don't think it has to do with age as much as regrets you have because you get older its harder to fix. It could also be that when you get older you see where you can't do the same things you used to. That's just part of life.

Are Depressed The You Older

For me its not about your age but your outlook on life. Positive people tend to be happier no matter what their situation or age. Check your own thoughts to see if you're mostly a negative or positive person. Make sure you are thinking positively each day, looking for the brighter side and you will see that depression disappear.

Older You Get The More Depressed You Are

Yes, it is normal for people to feel depressed about getting older. As the body ages, parts of the body break down and begin to hurt. It just gets worse as one gets older. It would be very difficult for someone to be in constant pain all day long and not get depressed.

Also, pain is only part of the problem. Losing the ability to move around and being forced to depend upon the assistance of others for normal everyday tasks like getting dressed and using the bathroom can be extremely embarrassing and stressful. If one lives like this for a prolonged period of time with no hope of ever being self-dependent again, then the feelings of hopelessness may develop into depression.