Depression: Symptoms & It's Treatment
- Neha Gupta
- Nov 21, 2018
- 2 min read
Depression is an illness that should not be ignored or underrated by anyone. Depression can be managed with medications and psychotherapy. Depression can lead to bipolar disorder (An illness that causes an individual to behave in certain unpleasant behaviors’ that can damage his relationships and career). For bipolar treatment, combining medication and psychotherapy can be very effective.
These are the common symptoms for Depression:
1. You're eating more (or less) than usual:
If you start noticing a sudden decrease or increase in your appetite, it is the best time to see a doctor.
2. Depression-sleep:
Depression also comes with a defect in our sleeping lifestyle. Depressed individual most time sleep more as a means to hide away from their present condition, why others suffer serious sleep disorder such as insomnia, which means they only sleep for a little time at night.
3. You can't concentrate or focus:
Depression comes along forgetfulness. When you start forgetting meaningful deadlines such as work deadlines, pick up time for your kids in school, that is a sign that your brain is on depression.
4. You don't enjoy the things that once made you happy:
If you suddenly stop enjoying the things you use to enjoy before such as sports activities, friend’s hangout, and you start retrieving into your shell, you should consider seeing a doctor as this could be a sign of depression.
5. You're preoccupied with thoughts of death:
If you keeping thinking about dying, or possibly suicide, and you keep thinking how your family will feel if you die, this is a serious depression level and you need a professional help.
6. You're panicky and anxious:
The feeling of fear is a major trigger for anxiety disorder. Anxiety and depression work hand in hand, you should visit your doctor if you notice any form of anxiety disorder. There are different Anxiety treatments both physical therapies and medication.
7. You're dealing with unexplained aches and pains:
Depression most time is associated with certain physical ailments such as headaches, stomach problems, and back pain.
Depression Treatments:
1. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT):
CBT helps depression victims to understand their thoughts and behaviors and how it affects them.
2. Interpersonal therapy (IPT):
IPT studies your relationships with others and possible problems you may be having in your relationship.
3. Psychodynamic psychotherapy:
A psychoanalytic therapist creates a conducive environment for you to say discuss how you feel and whatever is going through your mind.
Apollo Hospitals has the best Psychiatrist in India. To know more about Depression book an appointment with the best Psychiatrist in different cities of India:
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