More than a bad case of the blues Thesis: Every individual has found themselves in difficulty at some point in their life. Feeling helpless, hopeless and worthless is understandable when you are going through a struggle in life, loss and low self-esteem. Reacting this way could turn out to be clinical depression rather than a bad case of the blues.I. Many people define depression as a feeling of continuous sadness, when in reality there is much more behind this interpretation. A constant and overwhelming feeling of hopelessness.B. The personal, social and professional life suffering from depression becomes defective.C. Little is known about depression.II. Depression can be hereditary as well as environmental.A. Those who have no close relatives affected by the disease are equally exposed to depression.B. By observing a depressed parent or sibling, a child can learn to imitate that family member.C. 40% of the world's population suffers from depression and their illness can be traced back to a genetic link, the remaining 60% of the population who suffers from it is due to environmental factors.III. Symptoms of depression may be evident.A. Psychological signs and symptoms include feelings of self-hatred, outbursts of anger, ongoing doubts, and guilt.B. Physical signs and symptoms include slow body movements, alternating eating patterns, unexplained aches or pains, and sleep disturbances.C. Social signs and symptoms include abandoning interests and hobbies, performing poorly at work or school, and avoiding loved ones.IV. While therapy and medications can help, there are also natural treatments. Depression causes a lifeless feeling, but staying involved and taking on daily responsibilities can work as a natural… middle of paper… and completely block out all the negativity. The community must also help and make these victims part of our society. They need to be welcomed with open hands so they don't have to go through what other victims have gone through in the past. Works Cited Ahmad, Sahrish. “Yes, depression can kill you.” Express Tribune blog RSS. October 21, 2012. Web.Faris, Stephanie. “Is depression genetic?” Is depression genetic or environmental? March 28, 2012. Web.Nordqvist, Christian. "What are the symptoms of depression?" Medical news today. MediLexicon International, February 17, 2012. Web.Saisan, Joanna, Melinda Smith, and Jeanne Segal. “Treatment of Depression.” : Therapy, medications and lifestyle changes. February 2014. Web.Preidt, Robert. “The risk of depression may increase with too much or too little sleep.” News from the United States. USNews & World Report, February 5, 2014. Web.