Mental Health
All you need to know about depression
The word “Depression” has become a very common term these days and very often people get confused between being unhappy and depression. In reality, being depressed is a much more complex situation and if ignored or not treated well, it can last months or even years. Also, it can affect your mental and physical health.
What is depression?
Depression is a long term issue and can be described as a mood disorder with a feeling of sadness, loss of interest and loneliness. It can start with any life-changing event and can be triggered by various factors such as –
- Bipolar disorder
- Social factors
- Environmental issues
- Psychological factors
- Changes in the levels of brain’s neurotransmitter
While it is good to know the differences between depression and being unhappy, it is also important to know the symptoms.
Symptoms of depression:
- Loss of interest
- Feeling sad for a long time
- Excessive sleeping
- Anxiety
- Crying very frequently
- Drastic mood swings
- Unable to concentrate on anything
- Feeling unworthy
- Acting recklessly
- Getting addicted to alcohol
- Distancing from family and friends
- Talking about death
How can you treat depression?
Depression should be treated under the supervision of a doctor and can be done with medication, support from family or friends and therapy. Also, one should not stop the medication abruptly as it may lead to a relapse. But one shouldn’t neglect or ignore the symptoms and should seek experts help in getting back to normal.
In case, if you suspect that someone you know is suffering with depression, make sure you encourage them to seek professional help. Always listen to them without judging and acknowledge their symptoms.
Fresh air boosts your mental health:
Studies have shown that fresh air can rejuvenate the mind and improve alertness.Breathing fresh air increases the amount of oxygen available to your brain and body, which boosts a sense of mental clarity.
Fresh air strengthens your immune system :
Fresh air strengthen your immune system. People who walk in nature have a more excellent respiratory function, which leads to better immunity. You can also breathe in more oxygen and exhale more carbon dioxide, which stimulates your immune system and protects you against infections.
Fresh air can reduce stress and depression :
Spending time in nature helps you release more endorphins, which are neurotransmitters that produce a feeling of happiness. People who spend time near plants have lower cortisol levels, the stress hormone, than those who don’t.
Fresh air improves your sleep :
Fresh air improves your sleep as it helps you relax an boosts your mood.the fresh air free from pollution feeds your brain with oxygen, reducing stress and making you feel more relaxed. Fresh air causes the body to secrete melatonin, a sleep hormone that helps you relax.
Allergies :
Allergies are our body’s reaction to a normally harmless substance such as pollen, molds, animal dander, later, certain foods and insect stings. Allergies are very widespread.Symptoms of allergies range from mild-rash or hives, itchiness, runny nose, watery/re eyes –to life-threatening.
Allergies impacts on mental health :
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million people experience allergy symptoms every year.people living with allergies may be prone to experiencing mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression. The correlation between mental health and allergies is an ongoing debate, but recent studies have shed light on parallels that may treatment for patients.
Common allergy symptoms may include :
- Itchiness in the eyes
- Sneezing, sniffing, and coughing
- Hives, which form a raised rash
- Heavy breathing through the mouth
- Wheezing and shortness of breath
- Headaches
- Coughing
- Ear pain and ear infections
- Nose bleeding
- Gastrointestinal issues
A mental disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.Possible causes include a combination of biological, psychological and social sources of distress. Increasingly, research suggests that these factors may cause changes in brain function, including altered activity of certain neural circuits in the brain.
Symptoms:
People may experience
- Mood: anxiety, apathy, general discontent,guilty, hopelessness,loss of interest or pleasure in activities, mood swings, or sadness.
- Behavioural :agitation, excessive crying,irritability,restlessness,or social isolation
- Sleep:early awakening, excess sleepiness, insomnia,or restless sleep
- Whole body:excessive hunger, fatigue,or loss of appetite
- Cognitive:lack of concentration, slowness in activity.
- Weight:weight gain or weight loss
- Also common:poor appetite or repeatedly going over thoughts
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