What is depression? Know its causes, symptoms, types and treatment

Depression is classified as a mood disorder. It can be understood as a person’s sadness, loss or anger that affects a person’s everyday activities.

Depression is a very common problem in developing countries like India. Cases of depression are increasingly being seen among Indian youth. According to a research, 1 out of every 4 teenagers between the ages of 13 to 15 are suffering from depression.

A person suffering from depression in adolescence feels as if the whole crowd is laughing at him. There has been an exponential increase in the cases of depression among adolescents in India. There can be many reasons for this. like,

Pressure to live up to parental expectations
Education and employment pressure
family problems
relationship problems
not being satisfied with your looks
Loneliness
And so on.

Neurologist Dr. Shashi Sekhar Singh, MBBS (KGMU), MCh, Neurosurgeon Infinity Care Hospital, Varanasi, explains that depression is related to the sadness associated with the feelings of the mind in psychology. It is considered a disease or syndrome. In most cases, the situation is considered more serious when it is related to a person’s failed love affairs.

In most cases of depression, a person’s attachment to his life partner is very much. In the depression that arises due to separation or separation from him, the patient feels helpless and hopeless.

Happiness, peace, success, happiness and even relationships become meaningless for a person suffering from depression. He tries to answer dishonesty in human relations with his fierce nature, abusive and highly suspicious nature. During depression, he begins to understand the presence of hopelessness, tension, unrest and disinterest everywhere.

However, people can experience depression in many different ways. This can affect your everyday activities. Because of this, the ability to work starts getting affected. It can also affect your relationships and some serious health problems.

In some cases of depression, it has also been found that the problem increases and makes a person a patient of a particular personality disorder. There is a strong desire within a person to show himself as oppressed or oppressed. If this condition is not cured with timely treatment, then a person can go to the extent of harming himself to show himself as persecuted.

The diseases that can have a bad effect due to depression. They include:

Arthritis
Asthma
Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes
Obesity
t.c.

He said further, It is also very important to know that everyone’s life has its ups and downs. Everyone can feel sad and sad at some point. But, if you are constantly experiencing sadness and despair, it could be depression.

Depression is considered a serious medical problem. It can also be dangerous if not treated properly. Apart from this, relief has also been seen in a few weeks after taking the right treatment of depression.

Depression Symptoms

Mood – Anger,Aggressiveness,Irritability,Anxiousness,Restlessness

Emotional – Feeling Empty,Sad, Hopeless

Behavioral – Loss of Interest, No Longer Finding Pleasure In Favorite Activities, Feeling Tired Easily, Thoughts Of Suicide, Drinking Excessively, Using Drugs Engaging In High-Risk Activities

Cognitive – Inability to Concentrate, Difficulty Completing Tasks, Delayed Responses During Conversations

Sleep related – Insomnia, Restless Sleep, Excessive Sleepiness, Not Sleeping Through The Night

Physical – Fatigue, Pains, Headache, Digestive Problems

There can be many reasons for depression. These reasons can be due to biological as well as circumstances.

Causes Of Depression

There can be many reasons for depression. These reasons can be due to biological as well as circumstances.

But common causes of depression include:

Family History

You are at a higher risk of developing depression if someone in your family has had a problem with depression. Apart from depression, you can also have a problem of depression even if you have any other disorder related to mood.

In family history depression, many times the depression coming from the family of the mother or father badly affects the life of the person. Even if it is not genetic, then there are chances that the parents who grow up in a stressful environment pass on all these problems to their children as well. Even if it was done unintentionally.

Early Childhood Trauma

Sometimes some events that happen in childhood have a deep impact on the soft mind of children. In response to some events, a feeling of fear settles in the body and the mind also starts failing to cope with the stress.

Brain Structure

If the front part of your brain is less active, then your chances of getting depression increase manifold. However, scientists have not yet been able to find out whether these changes in the brain occur after or before depression.

Medical Conditions

Due to certain diseases, your chances of getting depression also increase. in these diseases

Chronic Illness

Insomnia

Chronic Pain

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Or ADHD

etc. are included.

Drug Use

If someone has been addicted to drugs or alcohol, then the chances of getting depression also increase.

Depression can occur for many reasons, depending on the individual situation.

Types Of Depression

Depression can be divided into several categories based on the severity of symptoms. Some people experience a mild and temporary type of depression, while others experience a series of depressions that are severe and persistent.

There are mainly two types of depression:

Major Depressive Disorder
Persistent Depressive Disorder

Treatment For Depression

Living with depression can be difficult, but treating it can improve your quality of life. For this, you can talk to the doctor and talk about every possible option.

You can easily treat it successfully based on the symptoms with the help of one treatment. Or you can take two or more treatments together. It is common for the treatment of depression to include two or more lifestyle therapies.

But no treatment should be taken without consulting a doctor. These treatments include:

Medicines
Most doctors recommend the use of antidepressants, antianxiety, or antipsychotic drugs to treat depression.

Every drug used in the treatment of depression has its advantages and disadvantages. That is why these medicines should never be consumed without consulting a doctor.

Psychotherapy

By talking to a psychopath, you can learn the skills to keep negative emotions away from yourself. You can also benefit yourself by engaging in family and group therapy sessions.

Light Therapy

By exposing yourself to white light, you can not only improve your mood but also get relief from the symptoms of depression. This therapy is commonly used to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder.

It is now called Major Depressive Disorder With Seasonal Pattern.

Alternative Therapies

You can talk to your doctor about acupuncture or medications. Some herbal supplements such as fish oil are also used to treat depression. My advice is to consult a doctor before taking any supplements or eating them.

Many times the supplements we eat show negative effects in combination with medicines. Due to this, instead of curing depression, it becomes more severe or weakens the effect of drugs.

Exercise

Aim to workout for 30 minutes 3 to 5 days a week. Exercise increases the production of endorphins in the body, which are hormones that help maintain your mood.

Learn How To Say No

If you find yourself feeling restless, it can make symptoms of anxiety and depression worse. Set boundaries between your professional and personal life. With this you will start feeling better in a few days.

Take Care Of Yourself

You can also get relief from the symptoms of depression by taking care of yourself. in this