Depression Critical issue of modern times

Depression Critical issue of modern times

At times, most of us feel depressed, sad, and depressed. Generally, these symptoms clear up within one to two weeks, and our lives are not affected much. The causes of depression are varied. Sometimes, depression or sadness can start without any reason. In most of the cases, we cope with this depression on our own, while the sadness can be cured by talking with family or friends. And no treatment is needed.
But this sadness is called depression when the feeling of sadness lasts for more than two weeks and still does not go away. The sadness is so severe that the daily routine of life starts to be affected.
Some people do not consider depression as a disease due to misunderstanding, but it is not at all. Depression is a disease like high blood pressure and diabetes that can affect anyone.

Depression is considered as a common disease. According to the World Health Organization, there are currently two hundred and eighty million depression patients in the world. While in developing countries like Pakistan, ten to fourteen percent of the total population suffers from depression.

How can depression be avoided?
According to psychologists, depression can happen to anyone. If you are sad, your heart is not involved in daily activities, you feel frustrated, anxious, nervous or helpless, then it is most likely that you are depressed. are victims of
Other symptoms of depression include loss of appetite, not sleeping well, weight loss, difficulty making decisions or poor concentration and memory, etc. If depression persists for a long period of time, the situation can be dangerous. Both men and women suffer from depression, however, mental stress is common in women. Experts from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) of America say, “Depression is more common in women than in men.” This is due to specific biological, hormonal and social factors that are unique to women.”

This is because the hormonal changes in women, especially during pregnancy and after childbirth, are more rapid. Not related. After the birth of the child, most mothers have to face postpartum depression and in some mothers this depression even increases to dangerous levels.

Sometimes the person himself does not understand that he is suffering from anxiety or is suffering from mental disturbance due to internal anxiety. Depression is called anxiety or depression, while anxiety is anxiety or worry. There are many ways to stay safe, including stress reduction, exercise, breathing exercises and yoga.

Counseling with therapy and psychologists is also an effective method, especially in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) where the perspective and way of thinking is changed through conversation. In the modern era, since everything has an app, You will also find many apps to keep away from depression on mobile. In medical science, virtual reality is working rapidly to get rid of depression or anxiety.

Exercises to relieve depression:
According to a study by scientists of the World Health Organization, exercising three times a week can reduce the risk of depression by 16%, while each additional physical exercise per week reduces the risk of this disease. In case of depression, sit straight on the floor and cross your legs or lean on a chair and sit straight with your feet on the floor.

Now close your eyes and focus on your thoughts. Allow the breath to flow freely. If your attention starts to wander, come back to the same thoughts that were in your mind a moment ago. Do this for ten minutes every day. However, if the depression is so severe that it affects your daily routine, you should see a general physician, psychiatrist (psychologist, psychiatrist) for proper diagnosis. Or the help of a therapist should be taken. Psychologists usually treat with psychotherapy, counseling or psychological sessions while psychiatrists diagnose drugs after conducting certain tests.