Causes and Medications for Depression
About Depression:
True depression--mental illness--is not just the blues or a bad
day. It is a chemical illness that can have tragic results.About
one in 10 Americans suffers some form of depression, according
to the National Institute of Mental Health.Depression has
devastating effects on a person s relationships with family and
friends, on the ability to do productive work, and, of course,
on the ability to enjoy life.when professionals use the word
depression, they are referring to an illness that deserves care
and treatment.
Causes of Depression:
Depression can be caused by other medical conditions.Health-care
providers see depression more often in people who have serious
health problems, such as heart disease and cancer. Some people
become depressed through being overwhelmed by change and
stress.Depression also can occur in connection with illnesses
that affect the brain, such as stroke or epilepsy. And sometimes
depression is the result of other psychiatric disorders, for
example, obsessive-compulsive disorder or schizophrenia.
Symptoms of Depression:
Some common symptoms of depression. 1.Sleep disturbances
such as insomnia, early morning waking, or oversleeping.
2.Difficulty in concentrating, remembering, and in making
decisions. 3.Eating disturbances, include either loss of
appetite and weight or gain in appetite and weight. 4.Thoughts
of death or suicide, even suicide attempts.
Tropical Medication for Depression:
These are some suggested useful medicine for depression. 5-HTP, Calm Child,
Eleuthero Root+ (Alcohol Free), GABA Plus, Ginkoba and Hawaiian
Noni.
Home Care Suggestions: 1.Morning walks are also useful.
2.Sunlight therapy is very effective. Get plenty of sunlight by
exposing yourself to it as it helps to cover up the many
symptoms of depression. 3.Meditation is also very important and
can help people suffering from depression to revive themselves
considerably. 4.Stress should be avoided as it increases
depression and anxiety.
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