CLINICAL DEPRESSION

CLINICAL DEPRESSIONBy-

Dr.Hemant Mittal www.mindmantra.in

Dr.Hemant Mittal (www.mindmantra.in)

What is Clinical Depression?

The word depression describes a range of mood from low spirits to a severe physical problem.

Clinical Depression is when this low and sad mood is present through out the day, it can be observed by others and hampers with day activities.


Who can be Depressed?

Anyone can become depressed. There is no age, cast, religion or

gender specification for it.


Higher chances of becoming Depressed?

Some people have higher chance than others in becoming depressed:

1. Sudden traumatic experience- heart break, relationship failure, death of dear one, sudden financial loss.

2. A daily exposure to high amounts of stress.

3. Childhood traumatic experience.


Contd…

4. Physical Aliments like diabetes, physical handicap, hypertension, thyroid dysfunction.

5. Family history of depression.6. Improper Food Habits- higher

amount of fats and carbohydrates in food. Smoking and alcohol addictions.


Cause of Clinical Depression? Clinical Depression is caused when the

unconscious and conscious mind are unable to take the tensions, stress of daily life. Leading to an sadness of mood thru out the day.

This event, precipitates changes in the brain chemical system, leading to the decrease in production of neuro-transmitters like Serotonin and Nor epinephrine.


Contd…

A Prolonged period of Clinical Depression can lead to structural changes in the brain. This can cause a permanent damage to the brain chemical system, making a person life-long dependant on medications.


How to know who is Clinically Depressed?

If any person has 5 or more of the following symptoms present for more than 2 weeks period, then do consult a psychiatrist immediately:


1.Feeling low or sad through

most of the day

2.Frequent

Headaches and/or body

pains.

3.Blaming yourself

too much and feeling worthless

4.Sleep problems- lack of sleep or

excessive sleeping

5.Thinking about

death or attempted

Suicide or Self-harm in any way.

6.Change in

appetite – loss of appetite or increase in

appetite

7.Fatigue or loss

of energy through out the

day

8.Memory

problems –Increased in forgetfulness

&/or decreased concentration

9. Loss of interest in pleasurable

activities


How to prevent? A healthy life-style can prevent

clinical depression from setting in. Few of the useful techniques include:1. Staying physically active2. Make time for pleasurable activities-

watch a movie, listen to music, do a hobby


Contd…3. Spend quality time with people who support

you- a. Develop a network of people who want to

help you.b. Talk about your problems. Venting out is self-

healing.c. Confide in at least one elder.4. Practice relaxation and meditation daily.5. Keep your goals simple and attainable- don’t

build un-realistic expectations.6. Eat a balanced diet, avoid addictions.


When to visit a Psychiatrist?

When you have tried everything, When a person doesn’t respond to all

positive ques given to him. When a person is becoming more and

more withdrawn. Remember its not under his control

anymore. His brain chemicals system is going wrong and needs to be rectified.


How Long should one take medications?

Depending on the Severity clinical depression is curable within weeks to 6months of medications

If extremely severe then might require a year of medications.

Newer medications aren’t sleeping pills, and don’t cause addiction. Ask your psychiatrist for such a combination.


THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

KINDLY SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF WELL-BEING TO ALL YOUR

FRIENDS AND ACQUINTQANCES.

ISSUED IN PUBLIC INTREST, TO HELP PEOPLE FIGHT THE CANCER OF CLINICAL DEPRESSION, AND LEAD A HAPPIER

LIFE.

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