Depression
The strom inside your mind, where even a feather feels heavy; is depression.
It can be described as a feeling of sadness or low mood. Sadness is a normal reaction to unfavourable situations, but it lasts for a limited time. But in depression sadness is unexplained.
How do you recognise depression in yourself or your loved ones?
If you have the following symptoms for more than two weeks you should seek medical advice.
Depressed mood,
Loss of interest and enjoyment of activities that are normally pleasurable,
Educed enery and Increased fatigability,
Reduce concentration and attention,
Reduce self confidence,
Ideas of guilt and unworthyness,
Bleak and pessimistic view of the future,
Ideas or acts of self-harm or suicide,
Poor sleep,
Lack of appetite.
If you are experiencing these symptoms without a clear reason, immediately you should seek help.
From whom can you get support?
Family members
Trusted friends
Healthcare professionals such as doctors (especially psychiatrists), Psychologists,
Mental health nurses
Professional counsellors or therapists
Mental health support services and helplines (varies according to the countries)
Community and religious leaders
Things you can try to relieve depression other than medication
Talk to someone you trust. That can reduce your emotional burden.
Counselling and psychotherapy. It can help to change your negative thought patterns and improve coping skills.
Regular physical activities such as walking, stretching, yoga,or light exercises can improve mood by releasing endorphins (Happy hormones).
Maintain a daily routine. It gives structure and stability to the mind.
Adequate sleep. It is essential for Mental health.
Relaxation techniques such as meditation, deep-breathing exercises,mindfulness, or prayer can calm the mind and reduce stress.
Engage enjoyable activities such as music, reading, art, gardening or any hobbies can slowly restore the interest.
Limit alcohol and substance use. Because those can worsen symptoms over time.
Set small, achievable goals. That can builds confidence and sense of control.
These methods are helpful in mild to moderate depression, but they do not replace medical treatment when symptoms are severe. Seeking professional help is always a strength,not a weakness.
Remember, do not take any unnecessary actions that could harm yourself. Every person born into this world is special and you are very valuable.
Do not hesitate to seek advice from your trusted loved ones or professional counsellors. Do not hesitate to take medicines for your illness.
Just as any part of our body can become sick, our mind also become sick. In depression there is alternation of chemicals in the brain and these changes can be corrected with proper treatment and medications.
So love yourself. Protect yourself. Save yourself from the silent strom within your mind.
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