Sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities are symptoms familiar to all of us. But, if they persist and start affecting our lives- it may be depression. 

Lets Talk Depression!
 

Causes of depression

The causes of depression are not fully understood and may not be down to a single source. Depression is likely to be due to a complex combination of factors that include:

Genetics

Biological - changes in neurotransmitter levels

Environmental

Psychological and social (psychosocial)

Risk Factors :

Suppressed Emotions

Life events - divorce, work issues, relationships with friends and family, medical concerns

Personality - those with less successful coping strategies.

Childhood trauma.

Some prescription drugs - including corticosteroids, s, interferon, and other prescription drugs.

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Abuse of recreational drugs (including alcohol and amphetamines) 

A past head injury.

Symptoms:

 

Do you have any?

Depressed mood

Loss of sexual desire

Weight loss (without dieting) or low appetite

Insomnia (difficulty sleeping) or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping)

Psychomotor agitation (for example, restlessness, pacing up and down)

Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

Worsened ability to think, concentrate, or make decisions

Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or attempt at suicide

We all know about the antidepressant drugs - the list is long. But here are the honorable mentions - which can benefit as much as the drugs do.

You are your doctor.

1. Adequate sleep.

 

Sound Sleep

The Best Remedy. Nothing better to shut down your bad mood.Researches has proven that  disturbances in normal sleep cycle can precipitate depression, and resynchronizing it  using melatonin supplements - or simple - Sleep Therapy has antidepressant effects.

Major depression or just looking to get your self fresh, improving  sleep  is an important first step. Early to bed and early to rise - makes a man (and woman) healthy wealthy and wise .

2. Exercise.

 

Time to release the happy hormone

You dont know how super this is. Exercise is incredibly valuable.It is a Mood-boosting agonist. As little as  15 minutes of exercise - swimming/ cycling or gym can relieve and prevent the patients’ symptoms of depression 

 Aerobic exercise may help against mild depression since it raises endorphin levels and stimulates the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, which is related to mood.

3. Controlled blood sugar.

 

Sugar - The potion and the poison 

Sugar is the "sugar baby" of depression than originally thought. Sugar consumption and depression rates are directly proportional. Whether fighting depression or just trying to avoid the sugar rush ,  balancing your blood sugar is key. Eat regular meals and snacks, including a good source of protein to avoid from danfer.

Glucose causes oxidation stress and inflammation. The insulin-resistant fat cells you pack on when you eat too much sugar inflammatory messages (cytokines) -which via circulation reach brain and destroy neurones

4. Eat healthy fats.

  

Healthy fats- that wont make you fat.

Are you getting enough fish in your diet?YES- FISH omega-3 polyunsaturated (PUFA) fatty acids found in  trout and sardines and salmon,) reducesdepression. Walnuts are of equal value in omega-3s.

Term metabolic syndrome Type II has been coined -  because instead of just having a fat s belly, you also get a fat swollen (depressed) brain. Most psychiatrists are starting to treat depression and psychiatric disorders with anti-diabetic drugs - to  lower blood sugar, lower insulin, and reduce inflammation.”

5. Find things you love in life.

 

Love Yourself

With all of the above done,  nothing will boost your mood like having a sense of purpose. Those who dont show symptoms of depression had a history of physical exercise, a healthy diet . Also they were involved in various hobbies. Activities that give you a sense of purpose is a way to improve your mood .

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Regards,

Anadi