Populations such as LGBTQIAP+ are more vulnerable to the condition; The treatment is complex and takes a few months to take effect.
Last Tuesday (23.04), actress, singer and former BBB member Linn da Quebrada, 33, announced a break in her career to deal with her mental health. She would find herself facing another episode of depression, a disorder she has been struggling with for some years.
The singer’s team announced on social media that the scheduled shows were canceled and explained that “there are times when we must stop and recognize that the safest way is to understand the scope of the problem and understand that a disease like this cannot be neglected”.
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in our environment. Some studies indicate that 15% to 20% of the population will face this condition at some point in their lives. It is not uncommon for those who have already had an episode to feel the impact of depression again on other occasions.
Intense and prolonged sadness, despair, lack of energy, lack of pleasure, slowness of thoughts, anguish, derogatory ideas about oneself, difficulty paying attention and concentrating, loss of appetite, pain and insomnia are some of the most common symptoms.
Depression can have multiple causes and involves genetic predisposition, biological, psychological and social factors, and can have some triggers such as breakups, losses, illnesses, dismissal or traumatic event. Some populations, such as the LGBTQIAP+ community, are more vulnerable due to the prejudice, discrimination, social exclusion and multiple violence they are exposed to in our society.
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The diagnosis is clinical (there is no specific laboratory test that identifies the disease) and treatment may involve changes in lifestyle habits, psychotherapy and the use of drugs (such as antidepressants) for a limited period, always under medical supervision. People with recurring episodes may need medication for a long time and use other medications, such as mood stabilizers.
The attitude of interrupting activities to take care of oneself is very important so that the person has time to recover, receiving support from their support network and medical and psychological assistance. Working and exposing yourself can be very complicated for those who are unwell. Depression often requires complex treatment, which takes a few months to take effect.
Having the courage to go public and expose depression, openly addressing mental illness, and valuing the importance of recovery time and treatment are powerful attitudes to breaking the taboos that still surround how people and society deal with emotions and mental health.
May Linn recover, in his own time, receiving attention and affection from friends and family, so that he can soon return to joy and happiness with his art and music. Let’s all cheer here.
*Jairo Bouer is a psychiatrist and writes weekly for Terra Você.
Source: Terra
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