Do you have depression?
Main symptoms of depression
Depression is, first of all, a disease that needs to be treated! Believe me, life without depression is much better. There will be something to remember before dying :). Depression can affect the health and psychological state of a person. A depressed person often does not feel anything, as if he is in an emotional wilderness. All things in life lose their color, flavor, taste. We are all familiar with the stereotype: an unkempt man with an extinct gaze. Most likely he has depression!
Each person has both a bad mood and a good one. We all often feel sad if, for example, something bad has happened or there are some problems. But if this state is already delayed for a long time, and it is impossible to cope with it independently, then this is already a depression. Classic symptoms and signs of depression (we also recommend that you read the article on severe depression and signs of depression):
Low mood and apathy, regardless of external circumstances
A depressed person cannot independently get out of a state in which everything seems meaningless and unnecessary. The life that happens to him loses its meaning. Daily affairs become incredibly difficult, and people around are unbearable.
The duration of the experience
If you are sad several evenings in a row - this is not depression. This disease is characterized by poor mood and well-being for at least two weeks (according to the International Classification of Diseases ICD - 10).
Somatic manifestations
Depression is directly related to the violation of the biochemical processes of the brain and the physical signs of the disease - not fiction. The most common disorders are:
- chronic fatigue
- trouble sleeping
- dispersion
- lack of or excessive appetite
- energy loss
- failure in the work
Symptoms can appear in different combinations and disappear spontaneously, multiplying the general discomfort from life for a person with depression.
Causes of depression. There is something to win
There are a number of causes of the disease. To physiological include:
- use of drugs such as painkillers, steroids
- problems with thyroid function
- infectious diseases
Psychological include (although the question of where the cause and where the effect in this case remains open):
- character traits
- permanent stay in dangerous and critical situations
- having a serious illness
- birth of a child
- death of loved ones
- alcohol and drug abuse
How can a man overcome depression?
The surest way is to find a psychotherapist and follow a treatment plan. This is a serious illness and the treatment includes not only communication with the doctor, but also medication (details on drugs for depression).
Depression is terrible because a person cannot adequately assess the situations that happen to him. That is, a person cannot perform even the simplest task, since it seems to him to be extremely complicated. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce the number of negative factors and bad influence in everyday life. No need to take on too many commitments that are not under force. Large cases should be moderately divided into smaller ones, and then actions will be clearer and clearer. If, for example, problems at work, and they seem unsolvable, it is better to take a vacation or change jobs.
Defeat depression yourself?
1. The most important thing is not to abuse alcohol, because, as you know, it can relieve stress. In the long run, a crutch in the form of alcohol, stress only increases and brings death closer. Miracles do not happen. It would be nice to take it. In addition to alcohol, there may be cigarettes, drugs, promiscuous sex. But the statement that it can help get rid of depression is false. Problems do not disappear, but multiply.
2. Look at your life and think what is superfluous in it. Perhaps there is some kind of attachment, or there are unfavorable people in the environment of a person who take energy. Or do domestic affairs occupy the largest part of life? You need to gradually get rid of everything that causes you internal protest, fear or stress. Because our emotional and physical resources can end in one day.
3. Grievances of the past or heavy memories would be good to let go - they block the energy needed for recovery. Experiencing resentment and grief in the stage of depression is better under the supervision of a psychotherapist, since the focus on negative episodes can aggravate the general background of the disease.
4. Try to find contact with people. It so happens that a person does not want to talk to anyone in a state of depression. I want to hide in the shell, and that no one touched. Communicate only with those who understand what illness you are currently experiencing. Choose to interlocutors those who are capable of empathy. In no case do not spend time with "educators", "coaches" and other preachers of will power and the power of positive thinking - this is harmful. Try also not to communicate with whiners and pessimists, this provokes a collective negative, aggravating depression.
5. "We are what we eat." Try to make yourself the right diet and diet. Because your appetite is disturbed during depression, eat what you like, but the food should be fresh and healthy. Avoid fast food and large amounts of flour products. A bad, useless meal of flour and fat only hurts. Try to add to your menu products, which are described in the article Vitamins for depression, they will help you in the treatment of the disease.
6. Add emotion. Despite the fact that a depressed person often does not feel joy or grief or any other sensations, it’s still worth trying to diversify life. Any business that does not cause disgust and protest to execution fits. A creative hobby or an extreme sport is the main thing without violence against yourself.
Depression prevention
As you probably noticed all the recommendations boil down to one very important. This is important everyone knows, but to fulfill it you need to show great courage and courage. What are we talking about? Everything is very simple! Love yourself just like that, not for what you have earned today more than yesterday, or did so many exercises, but just like that. This will give you the support to keep the inner power and positive core almost no matter what happens outside.
Do not postpone changes for later. Want to make a repair? Do it! Want to travel? Ride. It does not matter that after the trip the money runs out, then there will be something to remember. And money, as you know, is the most easily recoverable resource. Want to have dinner with the kids, but you need to nail the shelf? Throw it, the shelf will not go anywhere, but the children will grow up and leave, and your life is finite!
In general, breathe deeply and enjoy life here and now. And now the most important thing - if it seems to you that you are depressed, it is always better to consult a doctor. So you will definitely be able to become healthy again!
