YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

DEPRESSION:
CAUSES/SIGNS/SYMPTOMS/PREVENTION~

In our country, mental issues are frequently respected with an orthodox attitude. One such disease that is as yet battling the social stereotypes and is arising out of the wardrobe is depression. Of late, numerous public characters are looking at having fought the disease. The shame that has been connected to being ‘discouraged’ is step by step shedding endlessly and that’s only the tip of the iceberg and more individuals are looking for proficient assistance for depression. All in all, what is depression? The principal thing that anyone needs to comprehend about this disease is that it isn’t just being in pitiful state for a brief time. However the term ‘Depression’ is utilized generally nowadays yet when it is utilized in clinical phrasing, it implies an unmistakable issue, which one may likewise allude to as clinical depression or significant burdensome problem.

Clinical depression is the point at which one feels dismal, restless, sad or skeptical for no less than a time of about fourteen days. The individual might feel blame ridden, useless and have bleak musings. The normal conviction that Depression is just a mental disease isn’t right. There are actual repercussions of Depression too which channel the individual mentally also. He might encounter inconvenience in focus, uncertainty, changes in rest design, changes in his hunger, changes in body weight, fanciful agonies in the body, fretfulness and touchiness. To be announced as clinically discouraged, you should have something like five of the above side effects for no less than a time of about fourteen days. The territory of Depression can be gentle or serious. In the event that the disease doesn’t keep going for somewhere around two years, it is called ‘constant burdensome issue’.

One necessities to comprehend that being discouraged or having a youngster who is discouraged isn’t something one ought to be embarrassed about. Very much like some other disease, Depression can happen to anybody. Individuals don’t decide to be discouraged and notwithstanding their briskness during their disease, this is the point at which they need your love more than most. Continuously, see a doctor regardless of whether you simply speculate that you or your love one may be in risk of the disease.

DEPRESSION CAUSES:

Numerous a times individuals can’t help thinking about what precisely triggers depression. Often mental diseases are difficult to understand and this complexity can cause individuals to misunderstand the disease. Depression can be caused because of a mix of biological, environmental and psychological factors. However it usually begins in adulthood, an ever increasing number of kids and adolescents are currently being diagnosed with the disease.

Depression can also often happen with different disorders such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Parkinson’s Disease. The medications taken during these illnesses can prompt the event of depression and will exacerbate the condition. Different reasons could be more identified with lifestyle or certain life events, such as the demise of a loved one, transferring to another city, relationship issues, monetary issues, among numerous other such reasons. Besides these, a great deal of times Depression might not have any understandable reason. A person might have all that he wished for and still get bouts of Depression and feel sad for reasons unknown.

There are different risk factors than can add to Depression:

1. MENTAL TRAUME/ ABUSE: Any sort of physical, passionate and sexual abuse in the past can prompt clinical Depression. Abuse makes a person more defenseless against psychological trauma.
2. GENETIC FACTORS: A history of Depression that runs in the family can prompt Depression later on generations. It is somewhat hard to precisely call attention to the genes that are included as there are numerous and various genes that increase the risk factor.
3. SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Many individuals who enjoy substance abuse are clinically diagnosed as depressed. The statistics show that as numerous as 30% of the all out individuals who enjoy substance abuse are diagnosed as clinically depressed.
4. LOSS OF A LOVED ONES: Loss of a loved one can severely affect one’s mental health. The person can have a severe episode of sadness that persists for a really long time. It can add to the improvement of Depression.
5. CERTAIN DISEASE OR MEDICATION : As called attention to above, medications for certain diseases can cause the person to foster the disease. It very well may be because of the mental trauma that one goes through around then or because of effect of the medication that he/she is on.
6. LIFE CHANGING EVENTS: Certain life changing events such as a task end, monetary losses, change of country, relationship problems, and so forth can trigger Depression.

DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS ~

Symptoms of Depression will vary from person to person but the early signs of the disease may include the following:

1. Fatigue and low energy
2. Body aches, headaches and cramps that do not have a clear physical cause
3. Irritability
4. Insomnia or excessive sleep
5. Feeling of guilt, worthlessness or helplessness
6. Losing interest in activities once loved
7. Difficulty in concentration or decision-making
8. Appetite changes
9. Weight gain or loss
10. Morbid and suicidal thoughts
11. Loss of confidence and social withdrawal

Other forms of depression~

There are four forms of Depression that are slightly different and may develop under some specific circumstances:

1. Persistent depressive disorder (or dysthymia)
   It is a disorder in which the patient will have episodes of major Depression which will be interrupted by periods of less severe disorder. To be diagnosed with the disease, one must show symptoms for at least 2 years.
2. Perinatal Depression
   Wrongly stereotyped as mere ‘baby blues’, perinatal Depression is way more severe. It is major Depression that hits a woman during pregnancy or after delivering a baby. It is associated with feelings of anxiety and sadness that make it difficult for the mother to perform her daily activities.
3. Psychotic Depression
   This condition occurs when Depression occurs along with a form of psychosis. The patient might hear or see things which are imaginary in nature. His delusions and hallucinations are often negative in nature.
4. Seasonal affective disorder
   It affects people during the winter season when there is less natural sunlight. It can be accompanied by social withdrawal and more sleep.

PREVENTION OF DEPRESSION :
It affects people during the winter season when there is less natural sunlight. It can be accompanied by social withdrawal and more sleep.

1. Staying busy may help in preventing Depression but overburdening yourself with work can also create stress, which is also a risk factor for Depression.
2. One of the best ways to prevent Depression is exercising regularly. Exercise is considered as an antidepressant and may act like an antidote to stress.
3. Indulge yourself in fun activities as it may help in diverting your attention.
4. Working on a positive attitude may do wonders in preventing Depression.
5. Not only on your mental health, focusing on physical health also helps in preventing Depression. The mind-body connection plays a great role in fighting Depression.
6. If you’re prone to Depression, you may mentally blame yourself for every mishappening. Stop berating yourself as it could lead to serious complications.
7. Proper eating and exercising helps in maintaining mental as well as physical health. A diet rich in essential vitamins and minerals can be helpful to elevate your mood. Avoid alcohol and tobacco and eat healthy.
8. Don’t stop treatment. Even if you feel energetic and happy, continue with your medication. Consult your doctor and stop medication only after an expert recommendation.
9. Health experts suggest that for many, gratitude is a way to happiness. According to a study published in the journal American Psychologist, people who performed daily gratitude practices, like making a list of three good things in their life, had lower levels of Depression.
10. If you feel depressed, join a support group. These groups are helpful as people involved in these groups know how to manage their Depression and can provide excellent advice and support to others.
11. If you feel depressed, talk to your friends and family. Don’t feel shy as their support can be helpful in treating Depression.
12. It’s important to take rest as you recover. Sleep helps in regulating moods and is necessary for both mental and physical health.