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What is depression?
Here in this post, we are providing insight into “What is depression?”. You can read Overview, relationship, the importance of Sleep, and Treatment. Keep visiting Psychology Roots.
About depression?
Depression is a mental disorder that can affect a person’s life. Depression involves a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It is different from the mood fluctuations that people regularly experience as a part of life. Depression is the most common mental illness in the world. It is also prevalent in children and adolescents.
Some of the most common types of depression:
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Postpartum Depressive Disorder (PDD)
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Atypical Depressive Disorder (ADD)
- Situation Depressive Disorder (SDD)
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed.
Symptoms
- Emotions: Sadness, irritability, helplessness, mood swings
- Thoughts: Self-criticism, indecisiveness, trouble thinking
- Behavior: Crying spells, loss of motivation, loss of interest
- Physical: Lack of energy, loss of appetite or overeating, unexplained aches or body pains, sleep issues
TREATMENT PLAN
Depression is treatable, so seeking help is the first key.
Psychotherapy
A Psychologist, Therapist use different techniques to help to shift negative thinking into positive. This helps increases self-esteem and confidence.
Medication
Some medication also helpful in treating depression but if it’s prescribed by a professional health care provider.
Self Help Strategies
- Eat a healthy diet with food rich in omega 3, vitamin B
- Avoid alcohol
- Do your favorite task which is acceptable in society
Meditation
Meditation is also very useful in treating depression.
- Deep breathing
- Pet Meditation
- Chocolate Meditation
Tips to avoid depression
- Self-care
- Healthy diet
- Enough sleep
- Regular exercise
- Think positive
- Don’t blame yourself
- Meditation
- Communicate with others
- Keep calm and help others
- Do what you like
- Do creative work
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