Depression
How To Deal With Depression?
Depression, which can range from mild to severe, can be very distressing. People suffering from depression – and there are many, as it is among the most prevalent psychological disorders – can have a range of symptoms, such as continuous feelings of sadness or frustration, guilt and hatefulness for oneself, and problems with sleep, socializing, and sex drive. Depression treatment addresses these concerns, assisting the sufferer on the road to recovery.
Above all, depression is not anything like the emotions of grief and sorrow we feel when someone we care about passes or we have to quit a job we've always enjoyed. Grief & sorrow are often entirely sensible and normal reactions to difficult moments in our life. We gradually adapt to the changed environment and begin to feel better. However, with depression, there is frequently no end in sight. Some people try to "self-medicate" with alcohol and/or illegal or incorrectly used prescribed medicines, and they may develop addiction problems as a result. Depression, if left untreated, can ruin a bright life.
If you suffer from depression, you are well aware of how brutally tough it can be to get through life; as a result, you may believe that you are falling short of your potential.
Related Conditions Of Depression
Bipolar Disorder: People having Bipolar Disorder experience significant mood swings, identifying with a larger portion of the mood spectrum. They go through phases of sadness and mania, with phases of 'normal' mood in between.
Postnatal Depression: A type of depression that happens following childbirth.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): A condition in which a person experiences depression-like symptoms throughout the gloomy winter months but not during summertime.
Depression Treatment
For the temporary, medicine can be truly help, and it is extremely successful in helping to control some of the most severe symptoms of depression. However, it is not a solution, and we advise patients suffering from depression to seek out types of therapy and counseling that can provide long-term help without the negative effects of medicine.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), delivered by a highly qualified psychologist, is among the most effective therapies for depression. This assists the patient in gaining control of his or her illness by teaching them how to recognize and alter their thoughts and behavioral patterns in relation to their depression. Other treatments, such as mindfulness & eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), have also been shown in studies to be quite helpful. Ketamine and Esketamine treatments are now also being used to address treatment-resistant depression.
For further information about treatments, please refer to the Therapies tab.