Depression is referred to ' mood disorder' and it affects for more people than we think. On rough estimates it affects nearly a third of us, either they are in early stages or are in a state of depression, unaware of it. Our unhealthy lifestyle is a major contributor for depression, but other factors also play their part. Even, by genes, depression disorder run in the family. when our feeling run for a longer period, even after persistent efforts to shake it off, than be sure that you are in depression. This long period of feelings will also have to be accompanied by other symptoms to really find that your are in depression. Some of the symptoms are:
a) No interest in all or almost all usual activities.
b)Unprovoked crying
c) Difficulty in sleeping or feeling excessively sleepy during the day.
d) Difficulty in concentrating in normal activities.
{above given is not a full gist of the symptoms}
Never attempt to diagnose yourselves. It is best to, and must consult a good psychiatrist, before it is too late.
TYPES AND LEVELS OF DEPRESSION.
Dysthemia - which is longstanding mild or moderate depression.
Major Depression - which is major and lasts for about 8 months.
Endogenous Depression - which is caused by prolonged stress.
Depression is also mostly undetected because there is no fever or disability.
When the neurotransmitters, Serotonin and Noradrenaline, if not produced adequately, the cells in the Limbic System, in brain are not able to communicate with each other and the result is that people experience a feeling of depression.
Depression is also a part of another illness - Biopolar disorder, where people experience wild mood swings. Sadness is part of depression.
Anti-depression medication is prescibed and usally depending upon the individual, has to be taken from a few weeks to a couple of years. In a few cases "mood Stabiliser" is also prescribed, as the name suggests, to ensure that mood goes not go for a swing. Please note that anti-depressents are not addictive.
All said, family, friends and surroundings play a major and purposeful role in treating the sufferers.
Raghu Natrajan
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