DEPRESSION

<p>DEPRESSION</p><p>This is a condition of misry and malaise with poor self consciousneness and self abnegation without hope. Depression is a mode which all of us experience from time to time, usually as a result of some destressing circumstances.</p><p>Major depressive disorder, or major depression<br>, <br>is characterized by a combination of symptoms that interfere with a person’s ability to work, sleep, study, eat, and enjoy once-pleasurable activities.</p><p>Symptoms of depression include a depressed mood and feelings of loneliness, sadness, and unhappiness. Almost all people feel depressed at times, usually due to a troubling event or circumstance.</p><p>CAUSES: <br>Exact causes is unknown. Probable associate factors are :</p><p>1.Mental stress and strain.</p><p>2.Heredity is an important factor.</p><p>3. Some organic diseases depressing the vital powers, e,g. various viral Some drugs e.g. steroids, anavmia, cancer, myxoedema etc</p><p>4. Some drugs e.g. steroids, contraceptives.</p><p>5. External factor involving loss, disappointment.</p><p>SIGN AND SYMPTOM:</p><p>1.Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” feelings.</p><p>2.Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism.</p><p>3.Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness.</p><p>4.Irritability, restlessness.</p><p>5.Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex.</p><p>6.Fatigue and decreased energy.</p><p>7.Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions.</p><p>8.Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping.</p><p>9.Overeating, or appetite loss.</p><p>10.Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts.</p><p>11.Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment.</p><p>Minor depression <br>is characterized by having symptoms for 2 weeks or longer that do not meet full criteria for major depression. Without treatment, people with minor depres-sion are at high risk for developing major depressive disorder.</p><p>Psychotic depression, <br>which occurs when a person has severe depression plus some form of psychosis, such as having disturbing false beliefs or a break with reality (delusions), or hearing or seeing upsetting things that others cannot hear or see (hallucinations).</p><p>Postpartum depression, <br>which is much more serious than the “baby blues” that many women experience after giving birth, when hormonal and physical changes and the new responsibility of caring for a newborn can be overwhelming. It is estimated that 10 to 15 percent of women experience postpartum depression after giving birth.1</p><p>Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), <br>which is charac-terized by the onset of depression during the winter months, when there is less natural sunlight. The depres-sion generally lifts during spring and summer.</p><p>Homeopathy<br> is one of most effective treatments in such conditions. Some other treatments give only temporary relief and drug dependence, and eventually could worsen the condition.</p><p>After homeopathic medicine patient feels confidence in him self. In Homeopathy a complete analysis of the individual is done in terms of personality, intellectual level, lifestyle, relationships, genetic history and other causes that are likely to trigger depression. Early consulting to homeopathic doctor can avoid the need of strong anti -depressant drug lots of severe side effects. Homeopathy reduce their dependency on the conventional drugs while leading to good health in general.</p>