Depression-Take It seriously

Depression-When all is not well…



“Depression is like a war. You either win or die trying”.

“Depression is like drowning”. The deeper you think, the deeper you sink”.

“Depression is living in a body that fights to survive, with a mind that tries to die”.


Depression-Take it seriously

Depression affects 1 out of every 10 adults. Many high functioning people appear “normal” on the outside but are struggling inside. The constant looming dark clouds that never goes away, the voice inside that tells you that things are bad, life is not worth living, that it will never get better.

Living with depression is exhausting and drains your energy, leaving you feeling empty and fatigued. You feel alone, afraid, trapped in your private hell.

The depression is a type of Mood disorder. The clinical term for depression is “Major Depressive Disorder”-A severe depression characterized by dysphoric mood as well as poor appetite, sleep problems (insomnia or hypersomnia), feelings of restlessness or being slowed down, loss of pleasure, loss of interest, loss of energy, feelings of inability to concentrate and recurrent thoughts of death or suicide attempts. The disorder tends to be episodic, with periods of without depression.

Major Depressive people loss pleasure in almost all activities, they do less and are less productive, they spend more time alone and stay in bed for long, their speech may be slow, quiet and made less eye contacts. Depressed people consider themselves inadequate, undesirable and inferior. Their social and occupational functioning is impaired. They usually blame themselves for every negative event (self-criticism) and have a negative view of the future (nothing will ever improve).

Cognitive Triad of Depression: Hopelessness-Worthlessness-Helplessness

 

Beat Depression-Small Steps Big Impact

However, there are small steps you can take to help you feel more in control and improve your overall sense of well-being.

1.  Self-treatment-Be open, accepting and loving toward yourself and what you are going through.

2.  Get in a routine-be organized and follow timetable.

3.  If you are unsuccessful today, remember that you haven’t lost tomorrow’s opportunity to try again. Give yourself the grace to accept that while some days will be difficult, some day will also be great. Try to look forward to tomorrow’s fresh alert.

4.   Do something you enjoy and love, something that is relaxing. It could be painting, dancing, listening to music.

5.  Set Goals-Set attainable goals, when you have done a small thing, set your eyes on another small thing, and then another.

6.  Reward yourself for your efforts-all goals are worthy of recognition, and all successes need celebration.

7.  Spend time in nature-exposure to sunlight helps improve depression. Taking a walk and spending some time in your local park would provide a temporary mood boost.

8.  Spend time with loved ones, make a phone call or video chat can be helpful. Spending time with children and elderly person is more comforting.

9.  Antidote to depression is gratitude. Count your blessings. Just focus on what you have, ignore what is missing in life.

10.              Try something new-Learn new skills, dancing, painting, cooking or creative work would help you fight depression.

11.              Be Helpful-Try to give help and support to others. Being Prosocial and providing help to others may actually improve your mental health too.

12.              Eat balance diet and enjoy your favorite food would uplift your mood.

13.              Sleep well-Getting the proper amount of sleep may also helpful for you to feel more balanced and energized throughout your day.


How to Help Depressed Person


If someone smiles, but wants to be alone, does not want to come out of the bed, do not label him/her as lazy. Cheerful person might be hiding broken heart, loneliness, helplessness and deep inside he/she might be crying for help.

Caring for and supporting someone with depression as a partner, friend or caregiver can be complicated

1.  Listen to a depressed person patiently when they share their pain, without judging them. They do not open up easily.

2.   Understand them-Do not give advice, just be there genuinely. Win trust of depressed person and lend your shoulder for them to cry. They are going through a really difficult time. Don’t take personally or blame them for their hostility and moodiness.

3.  Compassion is the key in helping someone to recover from any illness. Encourage them to share their feeling, give them unconditional support, show empathy and reassure them that their situation is going to get better and let them know you are there to support them.

4.  Depression kills. Take good care of that person, do not ignore their suicidal thoughts and say that this is a phase, they will be alright tomorrow. Spread love and hope.

5.  Stay connected to your loved ones, hear them if they are giving you any message, before it is late.

6.  Notice unusual behavioral patterns.

7.  Ask what they need.

8.  Provide professional help and treatment, neither ignore nor delay.

9.  Spend time with them-keep them occupied and offer them by doing things that they can enjoy.

10.              Have patience-recovering from depression can take a long time. For many, it is an ongoing battle throughout their life time. So be patient, they need your love and support for long period of time.

 


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