What actually is depression and types , causes symptoms treatments ?

 

What actually is depression and what can be done about it?

Number of psychological researches techniques can help in promoting improved mental well-being with and without antidepressants.

 

Feeling sad[sf1] , feeling down , lost interest and trust in life and in everything else ? everything you liked before now sounds no more pleasing .Are you draped with negative solitude and have no one to listen to your problems. Are you becoming less careful and dull these days ? the gloominess persists and affecting your life   it may be depression ! 

 

  how to cope with this article will help a lot ……. read and find out!

 

 Let us first know what actually is depression it’s not a laziness or temporary grief or discouragement, it may not only make someone feel excruciatingly low or gloom but it also hinders mental stability in long terms.

 

 

What it actually feels like to have depression /   SYMPTOMS

 

Depressive series can be defined out when you experience at least 4 or more following symptoms in a day or for more:

 

 

§  Excessive self-guilt low self-esteem or degraded self – image.

 

§  Sudden or gradual change in interests and not being excited about things on which you used to earlier.

 

§  Lack of concentration  in activities and less / almost no focus and less efficient in tasks getting dull day by day .

 

§  Change in eating interest appetite and sense of flavour.

 

§  Low stamina and immunity level, low energy level, feeling lazy all day, anxiety / panic and palpitations .

 

§  Low confidence and mood  swings, frequent  mood changes .

 

§  Negative thoughts and dwelling in past , lack of decision making abilities

 

§  Irregular sleep cycle.

 

Causes -

 

Psychological, social , genetic and environmental factors .

 

Some of its types;

 

Ø Major depression 

 

 Someone who experiences a persisting sadness series and eventually looses interest in pleasing activities. Person tend to have a bulk of negative thoughts and emotions.

 

Ø Psychotic depression

 

People experience hallucinations false illusions, beliefs and a cut from reality.

 

Ø Postpartum depression

women experience what some people call the “baby blues.” When hormone levels readjust after childbirth, or postnatal depression, is more severe.

There is no single cause for this type of depression, and it can persist for months or years. Anyone who experiences ongoing depression after delivery should seek medical attention.

Ø Major depressive disorder simultaneously with seasonal patterns

--SAD (seasonal affective disorder)  due to low day light during  winter ,a kind of response due to day light , if you live in serve cold location there is chance to be affected by this

Self-treatments and professional treatments

ü Consult with a psychiatrist nearby or online.

 

ü Medication - you can take various anti-depressants and inhibitors ( but only with a doctors’ consult )

 

 

ü Natural herbs and plants  - chamomile , St john’s ‘s wort , Lavender , some ashwagandha .(still for using these you need a professional consult ).

 

ü You need to follow a good sattvic diet (mostly fresh fruits and vegetables) you have to go vegan .

 

 

ü Meditation , yoga and some exercise will help a lot .

 

ü Make a good regular sleep schedule , there should be aquacade amount of sleep ,neither less neither more ,try to sleep early and wake early .

 

ü Mindfulness – stay in present not in past or future , no need to judge yourself and feel any guilt , everything will be good soon , have patience and go rightly, maintain a good self confidence and realise self worth .

 

 

 Be grateful , as you might feel good to know a magical quote from   ‘when I started counted my blessings my whole life turned around’!.

 

ü Be a kind service to others ,it will make you feel happy.

 

 

ü Ignore the depression’s voice that is speaking from behind you.

 

ü Reward yourself after a tiring days hard work or when you completed a critical task .

 

 

ü Do things you love and appreciate

 

ü As listening to some heart  cheering music  

 

 

 

ü Or spent some precious time in the natures’ lap or with some loved ones

ü Jot down the negative emotions and thoughts in a diary ,journal etc

 

 

 

Ø . Beware In teens

      Restlessness , extremely tensed and Low concentration  on  academics

      Feeling helpless , burdening and lifeless

      Getting away  from friends and family.

      And in children too

      vocal outbursts, crying all day , low energy level and less appetite clinginess.

  

Ending up .. is not a solution have faith in the process and yourself

 

Hope it helps you out!

Positive attitude and optimism is must , and it will raise you up ……… it’s all about loving yourself ,accepting yourself and changing yourself.

 

Thank you for visiting!

 

 

 

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