Signs of depression
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Depression is a mood disorder that affects us mentally and physically: our feelings, thoughts, physical energy, coping with everyday issues, work, our environment and other people around us.
Signs of depression
- sadness and crying without a reason
- fatigued even when you try to perform easy tasks like getting dressed
- loss of interest in what the person used to find pleasure and entertainment
- unexplained body pain
- significant weight loss or gain due to changes in appetite
- isolation from friends and social circle
- felling hopeless about finding a solution or about the future
- feeling forgetful as if a curtain of fog blocks your ability to think sharply
- inability to take decisions because you feel scared that you are going to make things worse feeling like death would solve all problems
- often, almost daily thinking of harming yourself
- planning a suicide
last more than two weeks you are experiencing depression.
It is time to contact a healthcare professional and get the right treatment.
Types of depression
Types of depression include :
- sadness and crying without a reason
Peri and Post-Partum Depression
- Feeling depressed before and after the birth of a child.
- Research has shown that women are not the only parent going through depression but men as well.
- Often, this kind of depression is left undiagnosed and untreated as one may not recognize the symptoms and seek professional help
- Seasonal Depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
- Depression that affects people mostly during the winter months.
Other Depressive Disorders include
- Atypical Depression
- Treatment Resistant Depression
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Psychotic Depression
- Bipolar Disorders
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
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Treatments
Depression as a mental health disorder is treatable. The first step toward a treatment is to contact a healthcare professional who can discuss with you the different types of treatments and help you connect with other team members. Treatments may include medication, psychotherapy, counselling, recreational therapy and nutritional therapy.
Select your environment
When dealing with depression it is important to select the right crowd to hang out with. Emotions are contagious and the last thing a person in depression needs is negativity. As this mental illness takes a toll on your body and mind, it is important to surround yourself with family members and friends who understand your situation, are there to listen to your issues and provide help.
Risk factors
- Depression affects more women than men, research says.
- Black and Hispanic ethnicity are more likely to suffer from mental illness.
- Divorced or separated people are at a high risk to develop major depression
- Having a family member with depression history also increases chances of depression by 25%-50%.
Economic and educational status is another factor. Research shows that people with lower education and financial instability are more likely to be affected by depressive disorders.
Take care of yourself
Dedicating time to yourself is not selfish; it shows care and love towards the most important person you know. Here are some tips for self-care which will help you boost your mood and as a result help you manage some of the depression symptoms.
- Eat foods that boost your mood (dark chocolate, papaya, pineapple, fish, berries, etc.)
- Listen to music that has a happy rhythm and makes you want to dance.
- Involve yourself in yoga and meditation sessions; they help release stress for body and mind.
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