subject: What Is Major Depression And Its Symptoms [print this page] Some of the major depression symptoms are
Feeling unhappiness
Getting frustrated over small issues
Insomnia
Changes in appetite Some people may experience more hunger while others may not at all feel hungry.
Shaking
Slow thinking capacity, Slow body parts movements and speaking
Indecisiveness, more distraction and less concentration
Weakness, tiredness and lack of energy most of the times
Blaming for things going wrong and feeling guilty most of the times.
Thoughts of death and suicides generally.
Crying for no reasons
Back pains, headaches and other physical problems
These symptoms vary from person to person
The important thing is that most of the times depression goes undiagnosed and untreated. It is misunderstood as some thing other disease.
Depression complications are
High intake of alcohol
Fear
Heart disease and other medical conditions
Social isolation
Death thoughts
Work and school issues
Home remedies for depression are
Stick to treatment plans : Not skipping psychotherapy classes and appointments, even if one feel not going. Even if one feels well he should avoid skipping medications.
Learning about Depression: Education about depression makes awareness in person and makes him/her follow the plan easily.
Get exercise: Physical activities decrease depression symptoms. Running, jogging, swimming, joining a gym and other activity which a person enjoys makes depression symptoms low.
Get plenty of sleep: Sleeping should be well and appropriate when a person feels is depressed.
Addiction to drugs and alcohol: Addiction to drugs and alcohol only worsen depression symptoms.
Coping with depression is difficult and is a challenging task. Some of the methods to cope with depression are
Simplify life: Try to simplify life and get reasonable goals set for life. Don't overburden yourself with any activity or goals.
Consider writing a journal: Express yourself by writing journal, which improves moods and eradicates anger and fear.
Join social groups: Don't feel lonely and isolated. Be in social group and express yourself.
Take proper care: Take a well balanced and healthy diet and get plenty of sleep.
Keep Stress Away: To tackle depression people should follow steps which makes them relax and feel happy.
The risk factors of depression are
Depression starts in late 20's. Women are more diagnosed with depression than men.
