Life is a compilation of ups and down moments. If a positive moment enlightens our soul, then setback may lead us to downturn, which can take a colossal form of acute depression. In today’s competitive environment people are more prone to get in to depression and fail to tap the inner strength to deal with it and henceforth inner conflicts crop up and start reflecting in their lives. It is when the down times last for weeks or months at a time or keep you from living “normal”, you may be suffering from depression.
Depression is a medical illness that involves our body, brain, mood, and thoughts. Doctors can distinguish several types of depression, some of which are more severe than others. It affects eating and sleeping routines, self esteem and perspective on life. It persists and interferes with your everyday life. In addition, depression affects the people who love and care about the person who is depressed.
Symptoms can include
- Sadness
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy
- Change in weight
- Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping
- Energy loss
- Feelings of worthlessness/Failure
- Thoughts of death or suicide
Depression can run in families, and usually starts between the ages of 15 and 30. It is much more common in women. Many things can trigger debilitating depression. Feelings of depression are caused by a chemical change that affects how the brain functions. Sometimes the feelings of sadness, worthlessness, and hopelessness become so strong that a depressed person may even consider suicide. Suicide and attempted suicide are very tragic consequences of depression. If a person ever feels like ending their life, they should call a doctor immediately. Treatment is available and is usually successful.
What causes depression?
There is no single cause of depression. There could be many reasons why people may become depressed:
- Hormonal factors - menstrual cycle changes, pregnancy, miscarriage, postpartum period, pre-menopause, and menopausal ( symptoms commonly seen in women)
- Stress - at work and home, single parenthood, caring for children and for aging parents
- Family history - inherited (it’s in your genes); it can also occur in people with no family history
- Medical illness - stroke, heart attack, cancer
- Chemical imbalance - changes in the brain chemistry
Once identified, depression almost always can be treated either by therapy, medicine called antidepressants, or both. Some people with milder forms of depression do well with therapy alone. Counseling and psychotherapy can be very helpful in treating mild cases of depression. Others with moderate to severe depression might benefit from antidepressants. It may take a few weeks or months before you begin to feel a change in your mood. Some people do best with combined treatment — therapy and antidepressants. Also prevalent therapy like meditation also proved to be a great help to harmonizing the inner balance. It is opted by most the people today who are leading a nerve-racking lifestyle. Next time if you get trapped by this recession, think about the important people in your lives, your desires, and your hope for your future. This Life is the utmost precious gift given to us and just mere unenlightened thoughts which pierce our lives and creating imbalance should not be entertained for a long time. If you are not able to handle on your own then you can seek help from different sources like:
- Family doctor
- Counselors or social workers
- Family service, social service agencies, or clergy person
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Psychologists and psychiatrists
Although transformation won’t come overnight—but with the right treatment, you can keep depression from overshadowing your life. Next time if that happens tap that moment with a smile and say O mind Relax please!
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