What causes depression and when do you need help?

Most of us think of extreme sadness when talking about depression. However, depression is a mood disorder, not just sadness or sadness. The two individuals may look very different or go unnoticed.

Severe long-term depression becomes a major health concern and can affect almost every aspect of a person’s life. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 264 million people worldwide are affected by depression. In the worst-case scenario, this condition can lead to suicide. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the 15-29 age group.

Depression, whether mild or severe, should never be ignored. This is a brief guide on depression. Includes symptoms of the condition and how to manage it.

Signs and symptoms of depression

Depression appears as a mixture of physical, mental and behavioral symptoms. These include:

• Despair, sadness, worthlessness
• Losing interest in hobbies, work, or social withdrawal
• Difficult to concentrate
• Irritation
• Insomnia or sleep well
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue or lack of energy
• Body pain
• headache
• Digestive problems
• anxiety
• Suicidal desire

Not everyone experiences all of these symptoms-some may experience some, others may have it all. Many of these symptoms also overlap with some other health conditions. Therefore, if you notice any of these signs, it is advisable to consult an experienced doctor instead of self-diagnosis.

What Causes Depression?

Contrary to popular belief, depression is not caused by traumatic events, but such events can put a person at risk for depression. In fact, depression is caused by certain changes in the brain. Researchers say that brain cell growth and signaling between these cells are associated with depression. For example, poor growth of hippocampal brain cells-a region that plays a role in the processing of long-term memory and memory recall-may be the cause of some depression. In addition, some people have a genetic vulnerability to depression.

Other risk factors for depression include substance abuse, major illnesses, family history of depression, and regular use of certain drugs.

Types of depression

Depression may persist or it may appear in recurrent episodes. The National Institutes of Mental Health classifies depression into the following types:

• Persistent depression -Symptoms of depression lasting over 2 years. These symptoms may not be overall severe, but can range from low to high.
• Postpartum depression -It is more severe than baby blue, which occurs in women immediately after childbirth and disappears within 1-2 weeks after childbirth.
• Seasonal affective disorder -It occurs in winter with little sunlight and disappears in spring and summer.
• Psychotic depression -Severe depression with hallucinations and delusions, commonly illness, poverty or illness.
• Bipolar disorder -Although not actually depression, signs similar to depression (bipolar depression) alternate with signs of mania.

How to Manage Depression: Prevention and Treatment

Once you have identified the signs of depression, you can prevent them from recurring through steps such as maintaining a healthy diet, having regular routines, working on confidence, relieving stress in your hobbies, and exercising daily. It is also very important to seek help from your friends and family so they can provide support when you need it. Your doctor will advise you on everything you need to do to get better-it is essential that you hear them.

Treatment of depression depends on the severity of the symptoms and can range from self-help groups to antidepressant medications, psychiatric treatment and lifestyle management.

For more information, see the following articles. depression..

The News18 health article was created by myUpchar.com, India’s first and largest resource for validated healthcare information. At myUpchar, researchers and journalists work with doctors to provide all health information.

Follow Yutaro For many