Tuesday, September 27, 2022

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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