Mental or physical. Friends and family.

Feeling hopeless, sad, not able to enjoy anything, disinterest in doing things or talking to anyone, crying without reason, feeling weak, loneliness, emptiness feelings, sleep disturbances, death wishes are all symptoms of depression. When we suffer from this illness, it appears as if nothing would improve and life makes no sense. However, depression is a psychiatric illness, treatment for which is possible. There are wide range of medicines as well as therapy available which help relieving the symptoms and bringing back life to normal. Medicines and therapy work best together hand in hand. However, it is required that you first consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and confirmation of diagnosis, after which suitable treatment would be advised accordingly.