Heard a lot about depression?? know about depression, symptoms and how to cure it naturally!

​Last week we have seen many people speaking about depression and asking to speak in case if there is anyone suffering from​ it. In my opinion, no one comes to save you from your anxiety or depression, it’s you who can deal with it maturely. In this newsletter, I have tried to pen out some points that can help you or your family to overcome it.

What Is Depression?

Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home.

Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can include:

• Feeling sad or having a depressed mood
• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
• Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting
• Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
• Loss of energy or increased fatigue
• Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., hand-wringing or pacing) or slowed movements and speech (actions observable by others)
• Feeling worthless or guilty
• Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions
• Thoughts of death or suicide

The death of a loved one, loss of a job or the ending of a relationship are difficult experiences for a person to endure. It is normal for feelings of sadness or grief to develop in response to such situations. Those experiencing loss often might describe themselves as being “depressed.”

But being sad is not the same as having depression. The grieving process is natural and unique to each individual and shares some of the same features of depression. Both grief and depression may involve intense sadness and withdrawal from usual activities. 

5 SELF HEALING METHODS :

1. WATCH  YOUR SURROUNDINGS:
when you have problems and you don’t find solutions for it think on the brighter side. As this is not the end, relate your problems with real-life examples of people or see the surroundings and people suffering more than you and try to help them out, by doing this you will find peace and you get your solutions and clarity for life. 

2. PRACTICE YOGA:

​Benefits of yoga :

• reduce the impact of stress
• help with anxiety and depression
• be a self-soothing technique similar to meditation, relaxation, and exercise
• improve energy

Yoga is a physical exercise that involves different body poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. The therapy may help with depression and your symptoms, such as difficulty concentrating or loss of energy.

3. Share your thoughts with your close one :

​Sharing your thoughts and problems gives you relief, but make sure you are sharing it with the right person who can understand and shows you the right path.

4.EAT HEALTHY:

​Did you know that nutritious foods can also protect your mental health? Although no single nutrient or eating plan can cure depression, good overall nutrition is essential for your mental well-being. Eating foods that are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, protein, and fatty acids is key to keeping your brain in good working order.

​5. SOCIALIZE YOURSELF:

Since socialization really just boils down to spending time with other people you care about or whom are engaged in something you care about, there are numerous ways you can increase your socialization:

• Initiate interactions with friends and family. Call friends or family members and talk or chat, or invite them to spend time with you. Have a party, exercise together, eat at a restaurant or just hang out. If your schedule is too busy to allow for this sort of thing, then change your schedule to open up a little time.
• Introduce yourself to neighbors and other people you come into contact with frequently. Say hello when someone walks by and ask how they are doing.
• Join groups. Participate in religious services, civic groups, service groups, hobby groups, exercise groups, gyms, and similar sorts of community groups. Take a class that interests you. Regular attendance is important; it takes a while before people sense that you’re no longer a stranger.

Consult a doctor or counselor if you are not able to cope up with your thoughts.