There is a new silent killer that does not only kills unbelievers, but also believers who fails to recognize, acknowledge their status and seek help.

The name of this silent killer is depression.

Depression has successfully crept into the life of many and cause ruins.

What are the symptoms of depression?

How do I handle depression?

How do I overcome depression?

Is there freedom from depression?



According to the Oxford mini dictionary, depression is defined as a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.

Basically, depression is a period of unhappiness or low morale which lasts longer than several weeks and may include ideology of self-inflicted injury or suicide.


Depression nowadays does not only affect the old, it has also spread to the youths and young adults, thereby making their lives miserable and unbearable.

Early detection and acknowledgement of a state of depression helps to manage and eradicate depression.

What are the symptoms and manifestations of depression?


Kinds Of Depression

There are different kinds, types, forms and categories of depression. They include the following;

1. Financial depression - This is a state of depression caused by financial reasons. Many are depressed because they do not have money to spend.

2. Emotional / Situational depression - This is a state of depression caused by emotional imbalance and current situations. People under this category are always bitter and full of resentment based on a particular situation.

3. Psychological depression - This is a state of depression caused by psychological manipulations. Usually triggered by low self-esteem, fear and inferiority.


Although there are several classification of depression from bipolar, melancholia, psychotic, cyclothymic, postpartum and atypical depression, the end result if not quickly detected, acknowledged and curtailed is suicide!


Manifestations Of Depression

There are so many manifestation, sign and symptoms of depression. They include the following.

1. Restlessness and Over worrying.

2. Feelings of exhaustion and loss of weight physically, mentally and spiritually.

3. Loss of focus, ambition, being anxious and inability to concentrate.

4. Constant feeling of hopelessness, despair and emptiness.

5. Constant blaming of others and feeling of guilt.

6. Loss of interest in praying, studying the Bible and fellow-shipping with other believers.

7. Loss of faith and believe in God or reality of heaven.


Causes Of Depression

The following are some of the causes of depression.

1. Stress and fatigue.

2. Grief and death/loss of someone close.

3. Hunger and poverty.

4. Past physical, sexual, or emotional abuse.

5. Difficult and hard life circumstances.

6. Constant defeat at the edge or verge of breakthrough.

7. Inability or difficulty in forgetting past loss or defeat.

Overcoming Depression

1 Samuel 30:6"AMP:David was greatly distressed, for the men spoke of stoning him because the souls of them all were bitterly grieved, each man for his sons and daughters. But David encouraged and strengthened himself in the Lord his God."


From the Bible reference above, David was distressed and depressed but he overcame.

Overcoming depression is possible and attainable but, you have to be truth to yourself and make intentional efforts.

First, you need to acknowledge you are depressed and seek help spiritually and professionally.

Furthermore, you need to strengthen and encourage yourself in the Lord with the word of God.

In addition, you need to surround yourself with positive people who will add value to your life and help you. Make sure you do not forsake the gathering of believers and the brethren.

Again, avoid over worrying and being lonely. Make sure you eat well, sleep well and exercise your body and mind regularly.

John 14:27"AMP:Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.]"

Finally, you need to surrender yourself and accept the Prince of peace, Jesus Christ into your life as your personal Lord and saviour.

He is more than able and willing to bring an end to the reign of depression in your life!

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