You can transform yourself - depression

Depression can be defined as emotional numbness; a person may feel that he has no inner joy because positive emotions have been blocked by unhappy memories. It is intense feeling of sadness and other symptoms, such as losing interest in things you enjoy, may last for a while. It’s a medical illness, not a sign of weakness and also treatable.

What are the symptoms of depression?

• ·         Loss of interest  or pleasure in usual activities including se
• ·         Insomnia or oversleeping
• ·         Fatigue or lack energy
• ·         Feelings of guilty,hopelessness,hopelessness
• ·         Thoughts of suicide
• ·         Slow movements
• ·         Weight loss or gain
• ·         Trouble in concentrating or making decisions

What causes depression?

• ·         Abuse- sexual ,or emotional abuse
• ·         Certain medications-antiviral drug  and corticosteroids
• ·         Conflict- it can cause depression as result from personal conflicts or arguments with family members
• ·         Death or loss-too much grief from death of a family member may increase the risk of  depression
• ·         Major events- new environment such as marrying or starting a new job can lead to depression  Some
• ·         Other personal problems- such as new job  ,graduating ,mental  illnesses can cause depression
• ·         Substances abuse-nearly 30% of people with substance abuse have major clinical depression
• ·         Serious illnesses- it co exists with a major illness or a reaction to the illness.
• ·         Genetics-depression maybe inherited across generations.

Ways of dealing with depression

• ·         Exercise or sport-it will revitalize our blood stream.
• ·         Listen to your favorites music
• ·         Read inspiring books or articles by successful people who have overcome handicaps or difficulties
• ·         Visit a friend who have cheerful attitude to life or love life and see funny side of things
• ·         Focus on beauty in fields or garden or in a picture.
• ·         Find fresh inspiration from your religion
• ·         Avoid those substances that are known to cause mood swings or depression
• ·         Set yourself a project or some goals at work even if you do not feel to do so.
• ·         Join a support group it will help you to have supportive people around you is uplifting and brings healing.
• ·         If depression is gone too far and deep rooted seek professional help

Treatment of depression

• ·         Depression medicines-we have many depression treatment today and work with your doctor for best description
• ·         Psychotherapy-find how it lifts the mood and help patients with depression.
• ·         Electric shock treatment—It is used for severe depression or when medicines fail to work
• ·         Interpersonal therapy- it is the therapy for children and addresses group sessions.
• ·         Psycho dynamic therapy- it helps with depression
• ·         Cognitive behavioral therapy- it is used to treat depression, how it works and what to expect in sessions.