#30 facts on depression
#1 The World Health Organization(WHO) estimates that depression will be the 2nd highest medical cause of disability by the year 2030, 2nd only to HIV/AIDS.Globally, more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression currently.
#2 Depression a result of the malfunction of neurotransmitters between neuron's synapses. Serotonin, Dopamine, GABA etc.
#3 Your Depression can result into two major changes in the way of sleeping. sleep too much(hypersomnia) or sleeping too little(insomnia).
#4 Women are twice as likely to suffer from depression than men.
#5 People who are depressed are more prone to illnesses like colds than non-depressed people.
#6 Continuous exposure to violence, neglect, abuse, or poverty may make people who are already susceptible to depression all the more vulnerable to the illness.
#7 Emotional pain is remembered more than physical pain amd has more effeect on your behavior that causes depression in most of case.
#8 Day Dreaming is good for your brain.It makes you more creative but in some cases,it can cause depression.
#9 Singing and dancing when tensed helps you avoid anxiety and depression.
#10 Comedian and Famous Celebrities are more depressed than normal person accroding to surveys.
#11 Different People Cope Differently.Individuals have their own coping strategies to deal with problems. Some may succumb to depression, while others are able to work better under pressure.
#12 If you're suffering from depression and want an easy escape from it then, eat Bananas they are the best way to get rid of it.
#13 Depression is a hidden illness meaning sometimes depressed people don't look depressed .Depression can actually alter some areas of brain and alter some brain circuits.
#14 Overthinking is the hardest part of depression . when it becomes a habit ,it need consistent effort to get rid of . Overthinking is problem solving gone wrong and could be accompained by anxiety . Mindful meditation is the efficient tool to exercise the brain and CBT can change the thoughts related to it.
#15 Depression distorts your thinking. When you are depressed, your mind can play tricks on you. If you have thoughts of suicide, please call someone immediately. Don't let a temporary glitch in your thinking cause you to harm yourself or another.
#16 Exercise is the easiest and least expensive cure for depression. Just walking 30 minutes a day will help you and sometimes completely alleviate your symptoms. For this very reason, many therapists take walks with clients instead of doing "couch time".
#17 Depression makes it hard to give. It's very hard to think of other people when you're wrapped in a prickly blanket of sadness, and all you can think about is your own pain. Be proactive and just a few steps you need to heal. Try reading a book to help you understand what you are going through and how best to deal with it.
#18 Alcohol is a depressant. So are marijuana and a host of other recreational or street drugs. Self-medication is not going to get you better and will surely make you worse over time. Remember that all medications, including anti-depressants, have side effects.
#19 People don't choose to be depressed, but they do make a choice about how to deal with it. You can choose to do nothing, but denying that you have a problem will only make you feel worse. Choose to just make one step, just one and if it feels okay, try it again. That's how many people get through it.
#20 The origin of depression can be situational and/or bio-chemical. If you are experiencing mild to moderate situational depression (resulting from the loss of a job, for example), counseling will help you. Most bio-chemical depressions that are moderate to severe are best treated with a combination of medicine and psychotherapy.
#21 Depression can be as hard on your loved ones as it is on you. Those closest to you may start to feel unloved, and may distance themselves so they aren't pulled into your pain. Remember that others are counting on you.
#22 Mindful meditation can offer great insight into onself .But it can be difficult to do as it is all about concentration .It should be done at the end of recovery .It can makes one aware of the problems before it arises
#23 Sleep is an good indicator of recovery . It is linked with fatigue , memory and concentration .The better you sleep , the better the days are going to avoid depression but in limited manner not to much or not to less.
#24 Part of Depression recovery is to start mending the broken relationships.This is a huge part of recovery and often an important one to step into the world.
#25 Multifaceted treatment approach is the best . Combination of treatments such as therapy , exercise , anti depressants , meditation can give best results.
#26 Self harm and suicidal thoughts are signs of deep trouble during depression.It must be dealt with immediately and need immediate attention .People who self harmed themselves twice will do it again . IT must be dealt with immediately .self harm is a cry for help.
#27 Friends are also important part of depression recovey . we are social animals and we tend to secrete serotonin and other good neurochemicals when we communicate with others . we feel safe in the company of others . Serotonin is found to be in low levels in depression that causes mood swings .
#28 Sunlight can help in secretion of serotonin . ITs important to get out of the home and walk in the morning sun . It can boost vitamin D and serotonin production which is good for fighting with depression.
#29 A book on depression can go a long way . knowledge is power and empower an individual . PSychologytoday and psychcentral websites are authentic and could be referred . There are lot of unsympathetic people and inappropriate content in the internet.
#30 Depression is experienced as anxiety 65% of the time. Make sure you get an accurate diagnosis, so you can get the most effective treatment available. There is a saying in psychotherapy, "No pills without skills." If you are taking medication you should also be getting therapy.
#2 Depression a result of the malfunction of neurotransmitters between neuron's synapses. Serotonin, Dopamine, GABA etc.
#3 Your Depression can result into two major changes in the way of sleeping. sleep too much(hypersomnia) or sleeping too little(insomnia).
#4 Women are twice as likely to suffer from depression than men.
#5 People who are depressed are more prone to illnesses like colds than non-depressed people.
#6 Continuous exposure to violence, neglect, abuse, or poverty may make people who are already susceptible to depression all the more vulnerable to the illness.
#7 Emotional pain is remembered more than physical pain amd has more effeect on your behavior that causes depression in most of case.
#8 Day Dreaming is good for your brain.It makes you more creative but in some cases,it can cause depression.
#9 Singing and dancing when tensed helps you avoid anxiety and depression.
#10 Comedian and Famous Celebrities are more depressed than normal person accroding to surveys.
#11 Different People Cope Differently.Individuals have their own coping strategies to deal with problems. Some may succumb to depression, while others are able to work better under pressure.
#12 If you're suffering from depression and want an easy escape from it then, eat Bananas they are the best way to get rid of it.
#13 Depression is a hidden illness meaning sometimes depressed people don't look depressed .Depression can actually alter some areas of brain and alter some brain circuits.
#14 Overthinking is the hardest part of depression . when it becomes a habit ,it need consistent effort to get rid of . Overthinking is problem solving gone wrong and could be accompained by anxiety . Mindful meditation is the efficient tool to exercise the brain and CBT can change the thoughts related to it.
#15 Depression distorts your thinking. When you are depressed, your mind can play tricks on you. If you have thoughts of suicide, please call someone immediately. Don't let a temporary glitch in your thinking cause you to harm yourself or another.
#16 Exercise is the easiest and least expensive cure for depression. Just walking 30 minutes a day will help you and sometimes completely alleviate your symptoms. For this very reason, many therapists take walks with clients instead of doing "couch time".
#17 Depression makes it hard to give. It's very hard to think of other people when you're wrapped in a prickly blanket of sadness, and all you can think about is your own pain. Be proactive and just a few steps you need to heal. Try reading a book to help you understand what you are going through and how best to deal with it.
#18 Alcohol is a depressant. So are marijuana and a host of other recreational or street drugs. Self-medication is not going to get you better and will surely make you worse over time. Remember that all medications, including anti-depressants, have side effects.
#19 People don't choose to be depressed, but they do make a choice about how to deal with it. You can choose to do nothing, but denying that you have a problem will only make you feel worse. Choose to just make one step, just one and if it feels okay, try it again. That's how many people get through it.
#20 The origin of depression can be situational and/or bio-chemical. If you are experiencing mild to moderate situational depression (resulting from the loss of a job, for example), counseling will help you. Most bio-chemical depressions that are moderate to severe are best treated with a combination of medicine and psychotherapy.
#21 Depression can be as hard on your loved ones as it is on you. Those closest to you may start to feel unloved, and may distance themselves so they aren't pulled into your pain. Remember that others are counting on you.
#22 Mindful meditation can offer great insight into onself .But it can be difficult to do as it is all about concentration .It should be done at the end of recovery .It can makes one aware of the problems before it arises
#23 Sleep is an good indicator of recovery . It is linked with fatigue , memory and concentration .The better you sleep , the better the days are going to avoid depression but in limited manner not to much or not to less.
#24 Part of Depression recovery is to start mending the broken relationships.This is a huge part of recovery and often an important one to step into the world.
#25 Multifaceted treatment approach is the best . Combination of treatments such as therapy , exercise , anti depressants , meditation can give best results.
#26 Self harm and suicidal thoughts are signs of deep trouble during depression.It must be dealt with immediately and need immediate attention .People who self harmed themselves twice will do it again . IT must be dealt with immediately .self harm is a cry for help.
#27 Friends are also important part of depression recovey . we are social animals and we tend to secrete serotonin and other good neurochemicals when we communicate with others . we feel safe in the company of others . Serotonin is found to be in low levels in depression that causes mood swings .
#28 Sunlight can help in secretion of serotonin . ITs important to get out of the home and walk in the morning sun . It can boost vitamin D and serotonin production which is good for fighting with depression.
#29 A book on depression can go a long way . knowledge is power and empower an individual . PSychologytoday and psychcentral websites are authentic and could be referred . There are lot of unsympathetic people and inappropriate content in the internet.
#30 Depression is experienced as anxiety 65% of the time. Make sure you get an accurate diagnosis, so you can get the most effective treatment available. There is a saying in psychotherapy, "No pills without skills." If you are taking medication you should also be getting therapy.
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