HOW TO GET RID OF DEPRESSION ?
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Depression, also known as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is the 3rd most common illness globally. It is the world’s leading cause of disability. Major Depressive Disorder has a variable course and can become severe if untreated.
“1 in every 6 people suffer from Depression in their lifetime.”
KEY FEATURES OF ILLNESS
It is hereditary
Females are more affected than males
Severe depression can lead to suicide
Depression can happen, even when a person appears normal and is functioning normally.
THERE ARE 2 TYPES:
TYPE #1: EXOGENOUS
Depression which occurs due to the presence of external circumstances. For example, death of a loved one, financial issues, adjustment problems etc.
TYPE #2: ENDOGENOUS
Depression which occurs in the absence of any external reasons.
One morning a person is fine, and the other morning he wakes up depressed. Endogenous depression occurs due to a deficiency of serotonin and other neuro-transmitter chemicals in the brain.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Sadness of mood
Not enjoying activities that were previously enjoyable e.g. going for outings, watching a cricket match, shopping, doing household chores
Lethargy/Laziness
Concentration difficulties
Forgetfulness
Irritability/Change in behaviour
Crying Spells
Increase or decrease in sleep
Increase or decrease in appetite
Excessive thoughts that a person is unable to control
Thoughts of dying/ Suicidal attempts
Body pains in various regions e.g. headaches, body aches etc.
Guilt
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