Will discuss to you about depression which is one of the killers in the world. Everyone experiences ups and downs,big problems and difficult trials,but if one feels stressed for a prolonged period of time and develop physical problems,one is likely to have developed depression. These are the characteristics of depression:
√the patient often seeks medical help for unaccountable physical problems until he eventually gets transferred to a psychiatrist.
√the patient always think negatively like she is worthless and wish that he doesnt exist in the world.
√feels extremely depressed for over two weeks and loses interest in so many things.
√lacks of motivation and become reluctant to go to work or to participate in any activities.
Here are the symptoms of depression:
You must remember this acronym:
SADAFACES
Sleep disturbance
Appetite changes
Dysphoria or bad mood
Anhedomia or unable to feel pleasure Fatigue
Agitation or motor retardation Concentration difficulties
Excessive guilt
Suicidal tendency
Lets categorized it based on
EMOTION- constantly depressed,unprovoked crying,irritated,anxious,loss of interest in previous interests,feeling helpless and guilty.
THINKING- passive, pessimistic,lack of confidence,self-blame,strong sense of guilt,deteriorating memory,poor concentration,suicidal,slow in thinking, indecisive.
BEHAVIOR-slow in motion,dispirited all day long,withdrawal from social activities,lack of attention to appearance,lack of motivation. PHYSICAL- Insomnia,early waking or sleeping too much,self-blame,strong sense of guilt,lack of appetite or suddenly wanting to eat a lot,decreased sexual drive,apparent weight loss within a short time,frequent unaccountable physicsl problems,low spirit in the morning better in the afternoon and much better at night.
Major depression is more serious,the period of attack is clear, form of attack is short-term or acute, it has a serious effect on daily life, condition of health is loss of apetite, doesnt have working ability, super strong suicidal tendency. Other types of depression
POST PARTUM DEPRESSION. Caused by hormonal dysfunction after giving birth. PRE-MENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS). Depressive symptoms before menstruation.
OLD-AGE DEPRESSION
Depression can also be caused by thyroid gland illness, stroke, iron deficiency anemia, use of certain drugs that treat high blood pressure, immune system malfunction, hormonal dysfunction, drug abuse and alcoholism. Common treatments for depression are medication and psychological counseling, it helps the patients hamdle stress and deal with problems in personal development and interpersonal relationships.
Thank you for reading.
Please spread mental health awareness.