Overcoming a difficult time in your life can be hard. Everyone gets a little down sometimes amidst life’s challenges. But there are times when sadness, loss of interest in life, and trouble with sleep or appetite can
hang on for weeks. These problems may get in the way of the things you normally do. When this is the case, depression may be the cause.Depression is more than just feeling bad or upset after a troubling event. Depression is not only fairly common, it can be very serious. There are more suicides than murders. Even among teenagers, it is third only to accidents and homicides. Suicide is so sad because it is a permanent, desperate solution to a temporary
problem. What a blow to each family in which an unnecessary death occurs.Signs of Depression
hang on for weeks. These problems may get in the way of the things you normally do. When this is the case, depression may be the cause.Depression is more than just feeling bad or upset after a troubling event. Depression is not only fairly common, it can be very serious. There are more suicides than murders. Even among teenagers, it is third only to accidents and homicides. Suicide is so sad because it is a permanent, desperate solution to a temporary
problem. What a blow to each family in which an unnecessary death occurs.Signs of Depression
- Behavioral excesses –complaints about money, job, housing,noise, poor memory, confusion, loneliness, lack of care and love… acting out (adolescents), running away from home,rebellious, aggressive… obsessed with guilt and concern about doing wrong, about being irresponsible, about the welfare of others, and about “I can’t make up my mind anymore”…crying… suicidal threats or attempts.
- Behavioral deficits –socially withdrawn, doesn’t talk,indecisive, can’t work regularly, difficulty communicating,slower speech and gait… loss of appetite, weight change, stays in bed… less sexual activity, poor personal grooming, anddoing less for fun.
- Emotional reactions –feels sad, feels empty or lacks feelings of all kinds, tired (“everything is an effort”)… nervous or restless, angry and grouchy (adolescents), irritable, overreacts to criticism… bored, apathetic, “nothing is enjoyable,” feels socially abandoned and/or has less interest in relationships, sex, food, drink, music, current events, etc.
- Lack of skills –poor social skills, frequently whiny or boring,critical, lack of humor… indecisive, poor planning for future and unable to see “solutions.”
- Attitudes and motivation –low self-concept, lack of self confidence and motivation, pessimistic or hopeless, feels helpless or like a failure, expects the worst… self-critical, guilt,self-blaming.
- Physical symptoms –difficulty sleeping or sleeping excessively, awaking early… hyperactivity or sluggishness,diurnal moods (worse in the morning)… low sex drive, loss of appetite, weight loss or gain, indigestion, constipation,headaches, dizziness, pain, and other somatic problems or complaints.
The following mudras are really useful in treating depression
Meditation Therapy
Meditation is the best way to overcome anxiety and any other mental disorders.Simple mediation technique to over come anxiety is sit in a open place which is silent and plenty of natural fresh air.Close your eyes and take strong deep breath and feel that you are getting strength and breath out slowly and feel that all your troubles and worries are going out with breath.This simple breath exercise will does wonders to over come anxiety and depression.
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