Hi! This is Shees. Today we will talk about Depression, causes of depression

What is Depression:

It is a mental health disorder usually mood disorder that characterised by the loss of interest, feeling sad

and hopeless.

Key points:

It is more common in women than men.

It affects appetite.

It lasts for 6-8 months at least.

months at least. It is a leading cause of disability.

It may be contagious.

It is different from the fluctuations in mood in daily routine.

Depressed people are more prone to illness than un-depressed people.

Temporary emotional disturbances do not constitute Depression.

Causes of depression:

The main cause of depression is not known but following factors may cause Depression:

Genetics

Environmental influence

Changes in the neurotransmitter levels

Social factors

Life events like poverty, divorce etc

Personality i.e. less successful coping strategies

Some prescription drugs

Abuse of recreational drugs

Chronic condition like diabetes, and other diseases

Symptoms:

Depressed mood

Reduce interest

Unintentional weight loss

Insomnia

Hypersomnia

Restlessness

Fatigue

Feeling of guilt

Recurrent thoughts of death and suicide

Appearing miserable

Tearful eyes

Lack of eye contact and facial expressions

Diagnosis:

It is diagnosed firstly by the consultation with the doctor.

The doctor asked you some questions. These questions helped the doctor to assess the severity of depression.

The doctor takes some physical examination and lab tests.

Treatment:

A depressed person may be treated as:

Support of his/her family member.

Psychotherapy also called talking therapy.

Drug treatment like Tricyclic antidepressants, Atypical antidepressants etc.

Aerobic exercise regularly

Brain stimulation therapies

Foods that fights Depression:

Following things helped you to cure of it:

Eat carrot

Take coffee or green tea

Eat leafy greens

Drink milk

Eat Salmon

How you help yourself:

You helped yourself as:

Talk to someone face to face.

When you are depressed the take a short walk.

Eat foods that boost up your mood

Spend some time in nature

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