What is depression, symptoms and treatment?

People often ask, what is depression? What are its symptoms? What can be done to avoid its dire consequences? And how do you know the difference between a relatively harmless sadness and depression?

There are many ambiguities and doubts in the mind of a common man regarding the disease of depression. The first thing to understand about depression is that "it is a disease", such as a cold, flu, high blood pressure, diabetes or other illnesses. Patients who need attention with medication. Just as any human being can suffer from physical ailments, so too can mental illnesses cling to any dust.

Sadness is an expression of a heartfelt emotion, a state of mind that comes upon a person in the face of an event. To some extent sadness is part of human nature but if this sadness is longer than usual and there is no possibility of its elimination and its severity is such that it affects the daily activities then the chances of depression are high. Increase.

The onset of the disease may be due to an outward event such as separation or death or failure in any of the affairs of life and it may be that there is no apparent cause for it. The biggest problem with psychological distress is that it doesn't show.

The presence of at least four of the following symptoms may indicate depression:

1. Depression and depression that persist all the time or most of the time.

2. Don't be fond of the things and things you are interested in at first, don't enjoy anything.

3. Feeling physically or mentally weak, feeling very tired all the time.

4. Not being able to concentrate on daily tasks or things.

5. Feeling we have 'Run out of gas' emotionally.

6. Blaming yourself for everything from the small to the big of the past, feeling worthless and useless compared to others.

7. Frustration over the future.

8. Suicidal thoughts or extreme suicide attempts.

9. Sleep disorders (sleep deprivation or waking up after insufficient sleep and not being able to sleep again).

10 Loss of appetite.

Do not hesitate to consult a psychiatrist or doctor if these symptoms are severe, as the duration and severity of depression also depends on a person's personality and immune system. Some patients begin to feel better with just psychotherapy, but in extreme cases, sedatives are also needed.

The presence of a sympathizer can help prevent depression from escalating into depression.

Who has enough time to listen to your Ram Katha which usually contains hugs and complaints. There are suspicions about yourself. Complains of sleep and hunger. How long can one listen? In the beginning, even those who support you get tired and stop giving more support and man becomes a victim of more loneliness, sadness and self-loathing. And depression seems to be taking root. The most important thing is to keep yourself busy. By no means do I want to convey that I recommend for the mother to be inactive.

There is a need for a balanced "timetable" in which work such as sleeping, waking and eating are also restricted to working hours.

Take special care of your diet. Fruits, vegetables and healthy foods should be preferred as they help boost the body's immune system.

Avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, drinking tea or anything like that.

Your routine should include light exercise, reading newspapers or books, reciting the Qur'an, trying to observe prayers, and positive activities based on your interests and hobbies.

Positive self talk increases your confidence.

Write a diary Give way to express your impressions and feelings. And the diary is a great companion in this regard. When writing a diary, try not to limit yourself to questioning yourself or your situation.

Do mindfulness exercises in which deep breathing exercises are the easiest but most effective.

Find a reason to smile and you don't have to find that reason with some great good news. That reason can be deduced from the innocent laughter of a child, the blossoming of a flower, the chirping of a bird, the tastes of a favorite food, the melody of a favorite music or such seemingly harmless things.

The biggest problem of our generation is that we have widened the scope of our desires. When one of our desires is fulfilled, we need more. We have given up the importance of small joys, that is why these anxieties and sadness have become a symbol of our age.

Come on! Learn to be happy together. Money and material possessions are the need of the hour, but the greatest need of all is you