Depression: A brief Study of the Mental Disorder

 What, where, how and which of Depression!

Depression is a man-eating illness. It eats a person steadily from the inside and keeps degrading the mind and body. The stats are going up with each passing year, and we are still unsure what is the root cause.

It is hard to tell who is suffering from Depression who is not. But some people who are more prone to Depression can be someone who suffered from loss or the passing of a loved one, failing at some significant life events, losing a job, or heartbreaks.

People with severe anxiety or who went through major health problems can also be subject to Depression. While no one anticipates Depression, having it is not the end of the world. You can prevent and control Depression by making some significant changes in your lifestyle.

While it remains a taboo in many households, we are happy with many people breaking the stigma. These days you can consult a therapist or doctor. There are many therapies, from medicine to talk therapy, that helps.

It may not be seen from naked eyes as Depression looks different for everyone, but if you can offer an ear, a shoulder, and a hand towards someone who needs it. You can save a life.

Melancholia is the ancient term for Depression. It was first used in the era of Hippocrates, the famous Greek physician. In the early time, people considered Depression to be some evil doings or spirits. They used to beat, starve, and physical restraint them to drive the demons out of the human body. 

However, the physicians of Greek and Romans approached Depression more subtly. They saw it as a biological and psychological condition. They treat it using therapeutic methods such as diet, gymnastics, massage, music, baths, music, and medicine with poppy extracts and donkey’s milk to treat Depression.

While in the common era, where Christianity was practiced widely, they still associated Depression with the devil, demons, and the treatment include drowning, exorcisms, and burning people. They went on locking people up in lunatic asylums.

Nonetheless, as we advanced medically, we see significant changes in approaching Depression. While no one anticipates Depression, having it is not the end of the world. You can prevent and control Depression by making some significant changes in your lifestyle. While it remains a taboo in many households, we are happy with many people breaking the stigma. These days you can consult a therapist or doctor. There are many therapies, from medicine to talk therapy, that helps.

Here is a list of Organization offering a healing hand in these dark times:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline (United States)

Phone: 800-273-8255 (available 24/7)

Support for deaf people and those with hearing loss: 800-799-4899

Online chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ (available 24/7)

Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

 

Crisis Text Line

Text: HOME to 741741 (available 24/7)

Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/

SAMHSA’s National Helpline (Substance Abuse)

Phone: 800-662-4357 (available 24/7)

Support for deaf people and those with hearing loss: 800-487-4889 (available 24/7)

Website: http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

 Some online platforms:

7 Cups of Tea: Website: https://www.7cups.com/

 

ADAA Online Support Group: Website: https://adaa.org/adaa-online-support-group

 

S.A.F.E. Alternatives: Phone: 800-366-8288 Website: https://selfinjury.com/

 IMAlive: https://www.imalive.org/

To treat your depression, it is important to know your signs and symptoms. There are a few symptoms that indicated Depression if it stays for more than six months. These are the following:

1. Depressed outlook

2. Gone interest

3. Increased fatigue and sleep complications

4. Anxiety

5. Irritability in men

6. Ups and downs in appetite and weight

7. Strong emotions

8. Regarding death

Further, there are nine major types of Depression. You can visit our Website to get a detailed view of it. 

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