Have you ever been to school and marked lower grades as compared to your mates?
Have you been in a relationship break-up phase where you felt that nothing was left to live for?
Or
Have you ever thought of suicidal attempts?
It's all because of your psychological mindset that makes you feel depressed not the persons or situations.
More than 50 million people a year struggle with depression, an illness that comes in many forms. It is an illness that increasingly effects people worldwide, interfering with concentration, motivation and many other aspects of everyday life as small as walking. It takes away your sleep, and appetite, some cases witness weight loss, while others weight gain. Because of its complexity, a full understanding of depression has been elusive.
Want to know Are you having depression?
Checkout this basic Symptom:
Depression is considered to be present if the depressed mood is disproportionately long or severe with respect to the precipitating event.
If answer if Yes, Probably you are under the course of depressive state. So once you figure out your condition, what should be your next step?
Exercise. Regular exercise can be as effective at treating depression as medication. Not only does exercise boost serotonin, endorphins, and other feel-good brain chemicals, it triggers the growth of new brain cells and connections, just like antidepressants do. Best of all, you don’t have to train for a marathon in order to reap the benefits. Even a half-hour daily walk can make a big difference. For maximum results, aim for 30 minutes of aerobic activity on regular basis.
Social support. Strong social networks reduce isolation, a key risk factor for depression. Keep in regular contact with friends and family, or consider joining a class or group. Volunteering is a wonderful way to get social support and help others while also helping yourself. Also it is considered to be one of the best ways to overcome depression.
Checkout This Video for Guided Meditation.
Stress reduction. Make changes in your life to help manage and reduce stress. Too much stress increases depression and puts you at risk for future depression. Take the aspects of your life that stress you out, such as work overload or unsupportive relationships, and find ways to minimize their impact.
If any of the above if not working for you, Consider consulting for Psychotherapy. It's a simple procedure where you visit your consultant who will guide you to overcome depression.
If you are taking medication for depression, don’t ignore other treatments. Lifestyle changes and therapy not only help speed recovery from depression, but also provide skills to help prevent a recurrence.
Watch this 11 minutes Tedd Talk about Depression by Kevin who himself undergone it
For online chat help you can contact www.7cups.com where you can receive help about recovering from your stressed state.
A Book about a man who overcame his depressive life by Finding himself, You can get it HERE
Also Comment below if none of above helps....Any stories to share about your depression or feedback.....
I suffered from severe depression during my college years when my grades were being declined but my friends helped me a lot to get out from that state. No one can understand the pain we undergo until the same happens to that person because its scary.
ReplyDeleteYes, Rishi, one of the best treatment of depression is spending time with your known ones who can comfort you.
DeleteGood Luck!!