Depression

The situation when one feels low.

Causes:

• Hormonal imbalance
• A life event, such as death, heartbreak, etc...
• Prolonged grief can be the cause of depression .

Symptoms:

• Loneliness, sadness, guilty or anger.
• Crying often without any reason.
• Not doing things that one used to love doing.
• Change in sleep pattern.
• Feeling tired. Loss of energy and motivation.
• Cannot focus.
• Unexplained pains and body aches.
• Thoughts of suicide, crime, violence.

Treatment:

• Everyone is different. First figure out what is bothering you.
• Call for help from doctors and ones who love you. 
• Attend to depression as soon as possible.
• Eat well. Good health keeps depression away. 
• Release stress in whatever way possible. Relax and sleep well.
• Take time out and go for a vacation.
• Antidepressants can help but proper medical supervision is required if not can lead to dependence and addiction.

Compiled by: Indrajit Sinha, Last updated: 02.12.07 © Medhospital Foundation

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