The brain is the engine of the human body and probably the biggest threat it facades is depression. Depression is a result of complex social, psychological, and biological factors. Depression is seen to be common among those who have gone through tough periods in their life (Unemployment, psychological traumas, and bullying etc). Depression can be caused by significant deviations in quantities of chemicals throughout the body. Depression can be best described as a termite as it slowly but surely grows without uproar and in the end leaves you weak and hollow.
Symptoms of Depression
- Feeling sad and lonely
- Loss of appetite
- Trouble sleeping (hypersomnia or insomnia)
- Thoughts of Death and suicide
If above-mentioned symptoms last for at least a fortnight they can be diagnosed as Depression. A problem in its diagnosis is that some other diseases like thyroid disorders may also mimic these symptoms.
According to WHO’s recent report around 325 million people around the globe face Depression and a mere 25% have been diagnosed and 60% of diagnosed patients are treated. Women are surveyed to be more vulnerable to depression. Effects of Depression can be easily overviewed by the fact that suicide is the second leading cause of death amongst the youngsters. Another reason for the spread of Depression and its chronic behaviour is misdiagnosis, whilst others suffer due to lack of medication and standardized health facilities. According to WHO’s recent report around 325 million people around the globe face Depression and a mere 25% have been diagnosed and 60% of diagnosed patients are treated. Women are surveyed to be more vulnerable to depression. Effects of Depression can be easily overviewed by the fact that suicide is the second leading cause of death amongst the youngsters. Another reason for the spread of Depression and its chronic behaviour is misdiagnosis, whilst others suffer due to lack of medication and standardized health facilities.
Methods of Treatment
There are several known methods for treatment of Depression, such as ;
- Medication: Externally administered chemicals are introduced to the body, either by oral route or through veins. These Chemicals help in balancing out the disruption caused by depression.
- Psychotherapy: This is defined as “Talk Therapy”, a skilled and experienced psychiatrist will conduct therapy sessions with the victim in order to provide him with mental stability. Mild conditions of Depression have seen to be cured successfully by these therapies.
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): This method of treatment is used only for severely depressed patients and can have its own side effects. Basically, ECT is the transmission of electrical impulses through the patient’s brain while he is under the influence of anaesthesia. ECT is carried out multiple times for better results.
Probably the best thing a victim of depression can do is fighting it himself with all his determination and will power. Depressed people should tend to stay away from negativity and traumas as they can worsen their situation. But no matter what happens we should always keep our heads high because,
A person’s mind is so powerful that it can invent, create, experience, and destroy things with thoughts alone