Overcoming Depression: How strong people deal with Depressive Disorders

The words are beautifully arranged in a sentence that hides a strong felling and emotions behind it. Everyone is important to someone or the other, and yet people leave their loved one's behind.
In this developing modern world, the only thing that is weakening is self confidence and faith in themselves and others, this had led to destruction of many lives. One must understand every problem no matter how big or small it has a solution. One must learn to face their current situation, if you don't learn to face them before they get too big and can results in depression. Depression can lead to trauma, stroke and even suicidal attempt.
According to a report by WHO around 264 million people of all ages suffer from depression, and 800‚000 people die due to suicide every year, which is one person every 40 second, and if most of the cases depression is found as the root cause for the action.
We will be discussing about this mental illness that had led to so many problems. We will highlight few root cause for depression and certain key points that can help you fight against it.

What is depression:-

Depression is a common mental illness worldwide. Depression is different from usual mood fluctuations and short - lived emotional responses to change in everyday life.

How do you know if you have depression (Don't be a victim):-

One can understand if he or she is under depression if they have 5 or more on these symptoms for at least 2 weeks.

• Loosing interest or pleasure in activities that you once enjoyed.
• Change in appetite (overeat or stop feeling hungry).
• Unintended weight loss or weight gain.
• Sleeping too much or no sleep everyday.
• Losing pleasure in life.
• A depressed mood throughout the day.
• Feeling of worthlessness or guilty.
• Slowed movement and speech, a feeling of restless.
• Hard to concentrate, making decision or difficult thinking.
• Have aches or pain, headaches, cramps or digestive issues that don't get better even after treatment.
• Recurring thought of death or suicide or an attempt at suicide.
• Have feeling of emptiness.

Causes behind depression:-

The medical community does not fully understand the causes of depression, it can be due to a single cause or can be result from a mix of things, it can be genetic, events in your past, current circumstances, and more.

Biology- even today somethings remain a mystery but researchers believe that neurotransmitters likely play a role in depression, but it also clear that biochemical changes alone cannot explain the complete reality of depression.

Genetics- researchers believe that if depression runs in your family, you have a higher chance of becoming depressed. But genetic don't fully explain why clinical depression occurs.

Gender - according to the centre for disease control and prevention (CDCP) ,Depression is nearly twice as common among women then men. It can be due to hormonal changes that women go through at different times of their life.

Ages - people who are elderly are at higher risk of depression. The main reason can be due to lack of social support and living alone.

Psychological and social factors - one of the causes behind depression can be due to social support that significantly affect how well and long we live.

Medication and addictive substance- many prescription drugs can lead to symptoms of depression. And people who tend to consume alcohol or psychoactive substance when depressed often make their condition worst by causing or worsening mood symptoms.

How to fight depression:-

Accept yourself -

Most of the people fail to find themselves, the key to self treatment for depression is to be open, accepting yourself, and loving towards yourself.

Food and diet -
One must remember that eating healthy leads to healthy life. Eating a lot of sugary or processed food can lead to various physical health problems. Results from 2019 study suggests that a diet that include many of these type of food could affect mental health.
One must include more of following in their regular diet:-

• Fruits
• Vegetable
• Fish
• Olive oil

Reward your efforts - 

All achievement are worth celebration no matter how big or small it might be. When you reward yourself for achievement it adds up in your positive memory. Recognising your own success can be very powerful weapon against depressions negative weight.

Exercise -

Aerobic exercise or yoga can help you rise your endorphins (chemical produced in body to relieve stress and pain) level and stimulates the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, which is linked with mood. This may help relieve mild depression and also help relieve body stress.

Set attainable goal -
Set one or two smaller goals that can be done throughout a day. A lengthy to - do list may be weight that you'd rather do nothing
For example-

• Don't clean the entire house - just take the trash out
• Don't do all the laundry that's pilled up - just sort the piles by colour.

When you've done a small thing, look for other small thing, and then other. This way you have a list of tangible achievements.

Spend more time in nature -

Nature can be a best influencer on depression. People who spend more time in nature are tend to live a healthier life as one can get fresh supply of oxygen which improves the cleansing of your lungs and release airborne toxins from your body.
Exposure to morning sunlight can help to increase your serotonin level, which can produce a temporary mood boost.

Spend more time with loved ones -

Depression can lead to isolation, and withdraw from your family and friend. Give time for face to face conversation and try to free your mind by sharing your problem, this will not only relief you but also help create a strong relationship.

Getting enough sleep -

Sleep disturbance are common with depression, this might include that you might not be able to sleep well or sleep too much. But taking a non-disturb sleep for 8 hours a day is very effective for helping your mind to stay calm and positive, this can be done through a healthy sleep routine.

Listen to music -

As i have explained is my previous blog the power of music, and how it can help to overcome depression. As one who listen their favourite music for 15 minutes daily can lead to release of dopamine a “feel good" neurotransmitter in your brain which is associated with pleasurable sensation, along with learning memory, motor system function and more.

Consider clinical treatment-

Getting a proffessional's opinion should always be the first priority, as they can guide you with your problem and help you to solve them effectively. Besides those they can also help you with prescription drugs like Anti-depressants medicine. If you are open to your healthcare personal they might find what's working for you and what's not.

In time like this one must not try to fight alone with a problems, try talking to other no matter how small or big the problems might be. You can release all your mental stress by sharing your problem, there is always a person who will listen to you and even help you with those. If you found this blog useful subscribe to our blog via email and we will mail you everytime we post something new.

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