How to Deal with Depression?
People deal with
depression in different phases depending on the severity of the brain disorder.
Varying types of depression make people act in a certain manner and others tend
to hide their feelings of sadness. Depression can be temporary due to a loss of
a loved one, after having a baby, or after a traumatic experience. However,
depression can also be permanent in some cases. People that have depression
also might have other brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or
Dementia.
Depression may be
caused by genetics, brain injuries, and illnesses. This type of disorder is
also classified as a mental health disorder because it affects the mood of the
person and a person’s actions. Sometimes when a person is diagnosed with diabetes,
cancer, or cardiovascular disease, depression gets worse over time. The symptoms
of depression can differ between men and women. The common symptoms are anger,
crying, loss of interest, lack of energy, unable to concentrate, physical pain,
pessimistic thoughts, and feeling not good enough.
Additionally, a person
with depression might have changes in appetite, weight loss, or weight gain.
Other times a person might feel restless, more anxious, and change sleep
habits. More men who have depression have less sexual desire than women. Also,
children can feel depressed due to child abuse, a traumatic experience, the loss of
a loved one, or being bullied too much. No matter what the reasons are for
feeling depressed, it can be treated with medications, vitamins, therapy, and
changing certain lifestyle factors.
Depression often occurs
after withdrawing from alcohol and substance abuse. However, speaking to a psychiatrist
and a behavioral therapist will greatly help someone with depression. Another
form of therapy is called light therapy which is used to improve the mood of
the person especially if they have seasonal depression or seasonal affective
disorder. Other forms of alternative therapy can also reduce the symptoms of
depression such as meditation, acupuncture, and finding ways to lower levels of
stress.
Herbal supplements may
also help such as Ashwagandha, St. John’s Wort, Lemon Balm, Chamomile, and Passionflower.
Before starting an herbal supplement consult with your doctor. Inhaling certain
scents such as Lavender, Vanilla, Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, and Ylang Ylang can
help with emotions and stimulates the brain to change the person’s mood. Before
you begin aromatherapy as a complementary health approach consult with your
primary doctor. Getting sunlight, doing physical activity, and speaking to
someone just for someone to listen to you immensely helps with depression.
Seeing someone and giving support to someone who is depressed lifts their mood as well as being there for them. Motivating them and speaking positively might help someone who is depressed. Doing occasional telephone calls or motivational text messages to a loved one who is depressed. Being kind to them and not forcing them to do anything they do not want to do. Below are more resources about treating depression.
Brain Therapy TMS-Does Depression Go Away:
https://braintherapytms.com/does-depression-go-away/
Depression-Major Depressive Disorder-Symptoms and Causes-Mayo Clinic:
Depression (major depressive disorder) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
How to Beat Depression-8 Things to Do Every Day-Psych Central:
How to Beat Depression: 8 Things to Do Every Day | Psych Central
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