YOU CAN FIGHT OFF DEPRESSION

Of course, anybody can fight depression, and deep down it affects everybody and these days, it is becoming more common. It affects children, youth, adults and the elderly and the worse part according to WebMD, it can make you feel helpless.

Among the elderly, depression can be explained because people of this age are susceptible to losses relating to health, control over themselves, environment, independence, death of a spouse and of friends. Therefore once there is a record of losses, depression risk will be on the increase.

Again, people of this same age as mentioned above, must know and come to terms with the end of their own life. This is quite difficult and brings about fall into hopelessness thereby springing up depression.

What exactly is depression and How do you fight it?

First, depression is commonly a very serious medical ill-health (illness) which affects the way you think, how you feel and the way you act negatively.

It is a mental health disorder which causes feelings of not being interested in activities that you once enjoyed. It causes sadness and can decrease your ability to do things properly at work and also at home.

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The symptoms of depression may start from being mild to severe. The following are the symptoms of depression:-

• Guilty
• Feeling worthless
• Weight loss
• Weight gain
• Depressed mood
• Sadness (feeling sad)
• Sleeplessness
• Sleeping too much
• Increased fatigue
• Suicide or death thoughts
• Difficulty in thinking or making decision

According to psychiatry.org the symptoms must have at last at least two (2) weeks and deems to display a change in one’s past level of doing things for a depression diagnosis. In older persons, there are some specific signs of depression and they include the following:-

• Irritability (a natural susceptibility inherent in all living beings, tissues and cells to the influence of certain stimuli, response being manifested in a variety of ways)
• Increasing aches and pains
• Slow movements
• Lack of order and organization regarding their personal hygiene
• Anxiety and worry
• Feelings of uselessness
• Loss of memory
• Feeling of helplessness

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Risk Factors of Depression 

Under some certain circumstances, there is always a lead to depression. For instance, there is always more risk when there is a family history. Another is stressful situations which increases the form or appearance of this ill health. Other ones are:-

• Disappointments
• Financial difficulty or crisis
• Illness of a loved one
• Death of a loved one
• Presence of physical illness
• Lack of work
• Social unrest

Isolation and lack of social support are also linked to depression and should be avoided. However, it is necessary to make friends or seek company of mentally healthy individuals with whom you always have contacts.

Going back to the symptoms: there are some medical conditions that can mimic symptoms of depression. Medical conditions like:-

• Thyroid problems
• Vitamin deficiency or a brain tumor

Therefore, it is of utmost importance to rule out general medical causes. Another symptoms is low self-esteem. It is worthy to note that there are conditions that can get worse when there’s presence of depression. They include:-

• Asthma
• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disease

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How to help a depressed Person

Depression is a serious medical conditions that can easily delve into a deadly mental, emotional and physical health state if not treated properly.

It requires intervention of the doctor and treatment with medicines. The following are some of examples of what can be done in order to support someone suffering from depression.

• Invite the person to go out and engage him/her in an activity that they enjoy and this will help occupy their thoughts.
• Help the person to socialize. This is done by making arrangement with other people of similar age.
• Always prepare delicious and nutritious food for the patient
• Support the medical plan
• Watch for any sign of suicide. When a patient starts to give out his/her person belonging or say goodbye to people in an emotional way or speaks of death, it may be that he/she is thinking of suicide. With the above mentioned techniques, you sure are fighting off depression, although there are so many other ways to fight depression.

Fighting your Own Depression

If you think or you know that you are suffering from depression. It is possible you may not have too many people around you or those who can lend a helping hand due to their daily obligation.

Do not give up and do not think those people are selfish. Instead if you force yourself to do some simple activates, your state of being depressed will improve or will prevent depression. Do the following:-

• Activate yourself – that is to say, make yourself active. Engage yourself in some activities that you enjoy doing, reading, sports, shows or even visiting places
• Engage in social life: leave your home, connect with friends, and talk with a friend or you find people to talk to. There are so many social gatherings out there that can impact your life.
• Care for a pet: Spend time with a pet, if you enjoy domestic animals, care for it.
• Learn something new: You can join a craft or art class, learn a new game, start to learn a new language
• Practice your sense of humor or visit social handles and get yourself engaged with some comedy skits. it help you forget some bad events.
• Maintain a healthy diet: Eat well, consume ripe fruit and vegetables especially those prepared without excessive condiments
• Do physical exercise. if you can’t conduct that yourself, find a gym instructor and visit a gym house even if you don’t seem serious about it, just go out and interact with people.

Drugs/Medicine that Trigger Depression

The following medicines can cause depressive symptoms

• Steroids
• Analgesics
• Hormones
• Medicines for arthrosis
• Cancer medicines
• Tranquilizers etc.

Remember, that there’s no point worrying over split milk

Remember, he who sings scares away his woes

Remember, danger and adversity is the best university.

Lastly; Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6)     

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Fidel Perez

A graduate of Computer Science and Information Management Technology. Diploma – Caregiving, Certificates – Dementia and Diabetes Awareness and Management. A researcher, blogger, songwriter, singer and acoustic guitarist. Born in an environment where natural talents such as healing are imparted at our natural birth. This natural talents of healing is the result of our genetic inheritance and the training from family environment.