HELPLING OURSELVES…

Ups and downs are the part of life. But sometimes it becomes really tough to handle small issues which we used to handle effectively earlier. A feeling of emptiness starts to surround us and we cannot see any solution to come out of it. This might be the depression which is causing so much of disturbance. Depression is the mental disorder that affects a person’s mood. Depression makes it difficult to enjoy the pleasure of life as you used to enjoy before. You feel helpless and hopeless when you are depressed.

Depression is not just the chemical imbalance of chemicals in the brain but it is a combination of biological, psychological and social factors. Some factors which cause depression are loneliness, lack of social support, stress, financial strain, early childhood trauma or abuse, alcohol or drug abuse, unemployment or underemployment, health problems or chronic pain, marital or relationship problems and family history of depression. The different types of depression are major depression, atypical depression, dysthymia (mild depression) and seasonal affective disorder.

The symptoms of depression include feeling of helplessness or hopelessness, loss of interest in daily work, loss/change in appetite/weight, sleep disturbance, restlessness, and loss of energy, strong feeling of worthlessness, trouble in concentration, and unexplained physical pain. Thinking of suicide is the most danger sign of depression and has to get treated immediately.

There are treatments available to treat depression which includes prescribed anti-depressant drugs. But you should try some other ways also to treat depression. 

These methods include

·        Exercise: Regular exercise increases the production of “feel good” chemicals in the body and helps to treat depression

·        Social support: Mix with people and get out of loneliness! It is the best way to defeat depression.

·        Be talkative: Share your problems with your friends, relatives. You will be amazed how relieved you can feel after talking with them.

·        Pamper yourself: Do the best for you and feel good about it.

·        Diet: Enjoy your food!

·        Meditation: The best way to treat depression.

Moreover learn to enjoy each and every moment of life!!!