Depression Which Is Normal But Also Fatal.

: Admin : 2020-06-20

Nowadays people are facing a lot of stress due to the harshly contested and fast lifestyle. Not only this, people are facing stress in the desire for success and also distracted by failure and when this stress becomes excessive then people become a victim of depression. 

And when people fall prey to depression and cannot bear their depression then they start taking wrong steps like taking drugs and sometimes dangerous steps like dangerous suicide. 

It is very important to handle depression. Recently the suicide of famous actor Sushant Singh has given more voice to the debate about how the youth is suffering from depression and due to this, taking dangerous steps like suicide. Therefore, it has become extremely important to pay attention to measures to combat and overcome depression.

What is depression?

Depression can be related to the miseries associated with feelings of mind in psychology. It is considered a disease or syndrome. It can be understood as a person's sadness, loss or anger, which affects the everyday activities of a human being. Depression is a mood disorder that involves a constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest. This is different from the mood fluctuations that people regularly experience in a part of life. 

Symptoms of Depression

Depression is a state of constant feeling depressed or depressed. If this condition persists for a long time, then many symptoms are likely to appear due to depression. Some of these symptoms affect your mood while some affect your body. In addition, the symptoms do not have consistency, they sometimes come and go again.

Depression can affect men, women and children differently. Symptoms of depression in men include:

Mood:

Anger

Aggressiveness

Irritability

Anxiousness

Restlessness

Emotional:

Feeling Empty

Sad

Hopeless

Behavioural:

Loss of interest

No Longer Finding Pleasure In Favorite Activities

Feeling Tired Easily

Thoughts of Suicide

Drinking Excessively

Using Drugs

Engaging in High-Risk Activities

Sexual:

Reduced Sexual Desire

Lack Of Sexual Performance

Cognitive:

Inability to Concentrate

Difficulty Completing Tasks

Delayed Responses During Conversations

Sleep:

Insomnia (Insomnia)

Restless Sleep

Excessive Sleepiness

Not Sleeping Through The Night

Physical:

Fatigue

Pain

Headache

Digestive Problems

Causes of Depression

There can be many reasons for depression. These reasons can be due to conditions ranging from biological.

But common causes of depression include:

1. Family History

You are at a higher risk of developing depression if someone in your family is suffering from depression. Apart from depression, you may also have depression if you have any other mood-related disorder.

2. Early Childhood Trauma

Some incidents occurring in childhood have many times a profound effect on the soft mind of children. In response to some events, a feeling of fear settles in the body and the mind also fails to cope with the tension.

3. Brain Structure

If the front of your brain is less active, your chances of getting depression increase manifold. However, scientists are not yet able to find out whether these changes in the brain occur after the depression or before it occurs.

4. Medical Conditions

Due to certain diseases, you are also more likely to develop depression. In these diseases

Chronic Illness

Insomnia (Insomnia)

Chronic Pain

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD.

5. Drug Use

If someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol, then the chances of getting depression also increase.

Types of depression

Depression can be divided into several categories depending on the severity of symptoms. Some people experience mild and temporary types of depression, while some experience severe and persistent discomfort.

Depression is mainly of two types:

• Major Depressive Disorder

• Persistent Depressive Disorder

1. Major Depressive Disorder

Major depressive disorder or major depressive disorder is the most severe type of depression. In this type of depression, a person gets frequent Feelings of-

• the sadness

• Despair

• Unworthy 

The person is never able to overcome those feelings. The doctor or psychologist may have to consult the patient several times to find out the disease in the clinic. If you see 5 or more of the following symptoms in a span of 2 weeks, you can be considered to be affected by this type of depression. like:

• Feeling Depressed Most Of The Day

• Loss of interest in most regular activities

• Significant weight loss or gain

• Too much Sleeping or being unable to Sleep

• Slowed Thinking or Movement

• Fatigue or Low Energy Most Days

• Feelings of Worthlessness Or Guilt

• Loss of Concentration or Indecisiveness

• Recurring Thoughts of Death or Suicide

There are several other types of major depressive disorder as well. The American Psychiatric Association calls it specifier or 'specifier'. These include:

• Atypical Features

• Anxious Distress

• Mixed Features

• Seasonal Patterns

• Melancholic Features

• Psychotic Features

• Catatonia

2. Persistent Depressive Disorder

Persistent depressive disorder or PDD is also often referred to as Dysthymia. This is mild, but severe type of depression.

Doctors study at least two years of patient experience to identify this type of depression. PDD can cause more damage to your life than major depression because it keeps on bothering the patient for a long time.

Common symptoms of patients affected by PDD include:

• Lose Interest In Normal Daily Activities

• Feel hopeless

• Lack of Productivity

• Have Low Self-Esteem

It is possible to successfully treat depression, but it is important that you follow your treatment plan well.

Diagnosis of Depression

The doctor can determine the diagnosis based on depression. For that he may suggest taking the following examinations:

Physical examination- The doctor can do a physical examination and ask questions about your health. In some cases, depression may be associated with an underlying physical health problem.

Lab test- The doctor may ask you to do a blood test called a complete blood count or test your thyroid to make sure it is working properly.

Psychiatric evaluation- A mental health professional may ask for information about a person's symptoms, thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behaviour. The person is asked to fill out a questionnaire to help them answer these questions.

DSM-5- The criteria for depression listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) published by the American Psychiatric Association by a mental health professional can be used.

Treatment of Depression

You can easily treat successfully on the basis of symptoms with the help of one treatment. Or you can also take two or more treatments together. It is common to include two or more lifestyle therapies in the treatment of depression.

But no treatment should be taken without consulting a doctor. These treatments include:

Medications

Most doctors recommend the use of antidepressants, antianxiety, or antipsychotic medications for the treatment of depression.

Every medicine used in the treatment of depression has its advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, these medicines should never be taken without consulting a doctor.

Psychotherapy

You can learn the skills to keep negative emotions away from you by talking to a psychopath. You can also benefit yourself by joining a family and group therapy session.

Light Therapy

By keeping yourself in white light, you can not only improve your mood but also get relief from symptoms of depression. This therapy is commonly used in the treatment of the seasonal affective disorder.

 It is now called Major Depressive Disorder with Seasonal Pattern.

Alternative Therapies

Talk to your doctor about acupuncture or medications. Some herbal supplements such as fish oil are also used to treat depression. Before taking any supplement or food, do not forget to consult your doctor.

Exercise

Aim to exercise for 30 minutes 3 to 5 days a week. Exercise helps in increasing the production of endorphins in the body,  hormones that help in keeping your mood fine.

Avoid the consumption of alcohol and drugs

Drinking alcohol or taking drugs can make you feel better for a while. But they only have a negative effect on the body in the long run. Together these things can worsen the symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Learn how to say no

If you feel restless, it can worsen the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Set boundaries between your professional and personal life. With this, you will start feeling better in a few days.

Take care of yourself

You can also get relief from the symptoms of depression by taking care of yourself. Contains:

• Lots of sleep

• Take a healthy diet

• Stay away from negative people

• Take part in pleasurable activities

Sometimes depression is not cured with drugs. If your symptoms do not show improvement, your doctor may advise you to adopt other treatments. These include:

Electroconvulsive Therapy

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

e.t.c.

Both these therapies are very effective in treating depression and can help in correcting your mood.

From the above-mentioned things, you must have known what is and why depression happens and how it can be overcome. If depression is not controlled in time, it can prove fatal. Detailed information about this, doctors, mental health specialists, hospitals, labs and affordable treatment or health care packages can be found on Meddco's website Meddco.com. All this information is also available on the Meddco app.