Information About Depression
We Have to Know about the Depression
- Depression is a disorder that affects your thoughts, moods, feelings, behavior and even your physical health
Could be dangerous, if the answer is YES for any one of the following questions
- Not able to concentrate on their work
Causes of Depression
- Heredity
- Stress
- Medications
- Chronic Illnesses
- A personality such as having low self-esteem and being overly dependent, self-critical, pessimistic and easily overwhelmed by stress
- Postpartum depression. It’s common for mothers to feel a mild form of distress a few days to weeks after giving birth
- Alcohol, nicotine and drug abuse
Do’s and Don’ts-Depression
- Don’t get isolated
Signs & Symptoms of Depression
- Loss of interest in normal daily activities
- Depressed mood- You feel sad, helpless or hopeless, and may have crying spells
- Sleep disturbances
- Impaired thinking or concentration
- Changes in weight
- Agitation
- Fatigue or slowing of body movements
- Low self-esteem. You feel worthless and have excessive guilt
- Less interest in sex
- Thoughts of death or suicide
Medical advice for Depression
- If the symptoms interfere with the work at home and outside
Risk factors of Depression
- Twice as many women experience depression as men
- The family history of the disorder
- Pregnancy
- Stressful life events, such as the loss of a loved one or a job
Treatment for Depression
- Counseling
- Medicines
Self-care for Depression
- See your doctor regularly
- Take your medications
- Don’t become isolated. Try to participate in normal activities
- Take care of yourself. Eat a healthy diet and get the right amount of sleep and exercise
- Exercise can help treat some forms of depression, ease stress and help you relax
- Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs
- Abuse of alcohol and drugs will slow or prevent your recovery
Investigations for Depression
- Lab tests
