Around 300 people are affected by depression worldwide. Being
different from the usual mood fluctuations and irritability, it is a medical
disorder that makes one feel negative about everything. People who witness
excessive sadness, decreased motivation, and lose interest in fun things are tend to be a victim of this serious problem. It can make a person feel
both mentally and physically ill, while reducing their ability to function at work and home as well.
Causes
and Symptoms
Though the exact cause has not been
detected, yet doctors predict genetic factors to be one of the main reasons of
depression. Apart from this, stressful events going on in life like conflicts
with near ones, financial difficulties, unemployment, loneliness, etc. are also
responsible for depression.
People suffering from depression
will experience psychological symptoms like loss of interest, constant negative
and unpleasant thoughts, slow thinking process, inefficiency in doing work, etc., and physical symptoms like
loss of energy, sleep, appetite, weight and interest in sexual activities.
Though depression cannot be detected
by availing any of the diagnostic services, yet symptoms like fatigue and
weight loss should be once tested for discarding the possibility of any other
disease.
Scientific Pathology can be
trusted for undergoing such tests. Being guided by one of the prominent doctors
of India Dr. Ashok Sharma, the lab offers effective health check-up packages at feasible charges.
Steps
to fight depression
If you sense these symptoms then
here are some of the pointers that will help you in coping depression.
Build
a routine: Setting a schedule largely helps to
conquer depression. Lying on bed all day while trapped in thoughts will make
your condition worse. Having a proper routine will help you in getting back on
track.
Exercising:
Needless to say, exercise is good for everyone’s health.
And in case of depression, it is the best. While working out, our body secretes
happy chemicals known as endorphins which eventually helps a person in being
happy and positive. You don’t need to follow a hardcore gym or workout
schedule; walking and mild exercises everyday will work too.
Speak
it out: Keeping your thoughts within
yourself will make you feel more sad and gloomy. Whatever you feel, be it good
or bad, share it with your family or friends, they will definitely hear you
out. If you don’t feel like conversing with anyone, then pen down all your
thoughts and you will sense a certain amount of relief after this.
Stay
away from negative thoughts: Depression highly affects
your mental health. When depressed, there is no limit of negative thoughts.
People tend to jump to worst conclusions for every situation. Try to indulge in
activities like watching movies, dancing, attending concerts, etc., whatever
you like to do the most.
Sleep
properly: Sleep is the first thing to get
affected during depression. Following the policy of ‘early to bed and early to
rise’ will help you heal gradually. And while sleeping, stay away from all the
distractions like TV, computers, mobile phones, etc. and slowly, you will
observe that your sleeping schedule has improved.
The aforementioned pointers can help
a person struggling with depression disorders to fight with the problem up to a
great extent.
