DEPRESSION

↣ 13th March 2019 ↢

What is Depression ? Sometimes we just here about this on TV, News, Social Media and etc. But we don't know a side effect of the depression. so now yes we go for it...

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Depression is....

While everyone can go through times of feeling down or grieving for a while after suffering a loss, people with the medical condition called depression, such feelings of sadness or having no interest in activities around them can go on for a long time. Depression is very common and strikes people of all ages, backgrounds and ethnics groups.

okay so now we go through for the signs of depression. how we know that we or other people get depression ?.

Recognising Depression
Depression is a medical condition with very specific symptoms, which may differ from person to person.

Oh my so scary....

Signs and symptoms of depression :

• A persistent sad mood and/or
• Loss of interest or pleasure in most activities

Accompanied by some of the following :

• Changes in appetite or weight (don't want to eat and get loss weight)
• Changes in sleeping pattern (don't want to sleep or night time, sleep in the day time)
• Noticeable restlessness or decreased activity (see them always on tired like don't get enough sleep)
• Lethargy and loss of energy
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions (not focus on something)
• Feeling of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt (just like no one care about themselves)
• Recurrent thoughts of self-harm, death or suicide (tend to persecute themselves)

So how's ? its a symptom that easy to us identify it right ?.

What Cause Depression ?

The exact cause of depression is not clear. Sometimes depression seems to occur after a stressful event. However, it may also seem to occur for no reason at all.

Today, it is widely recognised that depression is a medical condition that may be associated with an imbalance in the delicate chemistry of the brain.

You alls know that depression can be treat ? yes it can if not to worse...

Depression is Treatable

Most depressed people can benefit from treatment. In fact, early recognition and treatment seems to decrease the length and severity of depressive episodes for most people. Treatment options include antidepressant medication and counselling or a combination of both.

if you alls think you or someone you alls care about, may be depressed it is important to talk to a doctor. Depression is not a sign of weakness. It is medical condition that responds well to treatment.

Myths and Facts about Depression

Myths

⤭ Depression is always a response to a bad life situation.

⤭ If you can't snap out of your depression, it means you are weak.

⤭ If you wait it out, your depression will always go.

⤭ Antidepresant medicines are habit-forming and they change your personality.

Facts

⇒ Sometimes, depression occurs even when your life is going well.

⇒ Depression doesn't mean you have a flawed character or aren't strong enough. It is actually a medical codition.

⇒ If you are suffering from depression, it may not just go away.

⇒ Antidepressant are not habit forming. They do not turn you into a different person, they simply make you feel more like yourself again.

Articles by : International Medical Clinic