Depression
Depression is a mood disorder. You feel sad and have no joy in life. You may feel that you have nothing to live for. There are many types of depression, from simple depressed mood to Major Depression - a life-threatening illness.
Symptoms could include:
Irritability
Mood Swings
Nervousness
Loss of Appetite
Night Sweats
Lethargy
Depressed Mood
Memory Impairment
Difficulty Sleeping
Social Withdrawal
Feeling Hopeless
Feeling Empty
Feeling of Anger
Loss of Capacity For Enjoyment
Fear
Suicidal Thoughts
Social Isolation
Poor Self Esteem
Poor Hygiene
Problems at Work
Self Depreciation
Threatening Suicide
Finding of Suicidal Intent
Common Causes
Depression often runs in families. This may due to your genes (inherited), learned behavior, or both. Even if your genes make you more likely to develop depression, a stressful or unhappy life event usually triggers the onset of a depressive episode.
Depression may be brought on by:
Alcohol or drug abuse
Childhood events like abuse or neglect
Death of a friend or relative
Disappointment at home, work, or school
Medical conditions such as hypothyroidism ,cancer, or hepatitis
Nutritional deficiencies
Overly negative thoughts about one's self and life, self blame, and ineffective social problem solving skills
Prolonged pain or having a major illness
Sleeping problems
Social isolation (common in the elderly)
Self care steps are
Get enough sleep.
Follow a healthy, nutritious diet.
Exercise regularly.
Avoid alcohol, marijuana, and other recreational drugs.
Get involved in activities that make you happy, even if you don't feel like it.
Spend time with family and friends.
Try talking to clergy or spiritual advisers who may help give meaning to painful experiences.
Consider prayer, meditation
Conclusion
In today's life , no one can avoid stress as a part of life. However depression can be avoided and stress be minimized by taking life and life events positively. So enjoy life and work hard.
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