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Depression Symptoms Causes and Home remedies

Depression is a state in which involves a feeling of sadness, anxiety, restlessness, guilt, emptiness, worthlessness and irritability in an individual. People also lose interest in activities or suffer cognitive impairment i.e. difficulty in making decision, or remembering any details. Depression ranges from mild to severe, depending upon the condition of the person. There are some of the remedies for depression, which can be used to reduce the effect of depression, but it cannot completely resolve it.  It includes some medications, home or natural remedies, as well as herbal remedies.

Symptoms of depression
  •     Problem in sleeping
  •     Difficulty in concentrating
  •     Fatigue and lack of energy
  •     Thoughts of death or suicide
  •     Anxiety, restlessness, and irritability
  •     Inactivity from usual or daily activities
  •     Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness
  •     Feelings of worthlessness, guilt and self-hate
  •     Change in the appetite, often with gain or loss of weight
  •     Loss of interest in activities that were one enjoyed earlier
Causes of depression

Depression runs in the family, that doesn’t mean that the depression by which your parents suffer, you will also suffer from the same one.  The general cause of depression is stress, which almost every individual suffers. Any type of depression is related to the imbalance of the brain.

Other causes of depression include:

    Hormonal change such as after having a baby or before and during menstruation or during menopause.
    Stresses like loss of job, serious illness, or loosing something that is very close to you
    Reaction due to medication or some side-effects of medication

Remedies of depressionTreatment for depression

Treatment for depression depends upon the symptoms and causes of it. Antidepressant drug therapy, along with psychotherapy can be used to treat depression. It is recommended to take or change medicines only with the concern of the doctor. People who have severe depression should visit a psychiatric for the treatment. Some of the treatments are as follows:

Medication for depression
  •     Antidepressant is usually taken to reduce the effect of depression
  •     Tricyclic, bupropion and monoamine is also used to treat depression
  •     Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most common drugs which include fluoxetine, citalopram, escitalopram, sertraline, paroxetine, and fluvoxamine
  •     Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are also used to treat depression which include desvenlafaxine, venlafaxine and duloxetine
  •     Antipsychotic medications are given to people with psychotic symptoms
Home remedies for depression
  •     Add rose petals in a glass of boiling water and add sugar to it and drink
  •     Mix nutmeg powder with freshly extracted amla juice or aloe vera juice and consume the mixture thrice a day
  •     Licorice tea also works well for the treatment of depression
  •     An apple should be taken with milk and honey, as it is an effective home remedy
  •     The plant, Griffonia Simplicifolia is extracted from the seedpods of the plant and is consumed
  •     A neutral immersion bath for about an hour also helps to reduce the effect of depression
  •     Dry the root of asparagus and prepare a powder of it, and consume the powder daily
  •     Mix 1/4-teaspoon basil and 1/2 teaspoon of sage and prepare a tea with it and consume it two times in a day, as it would relieve you from depression.
  •     Consume proper and balanced diet for the treatment of depression which includes the use of green vegetables and fruits like pumpkin seeds, carrot juice, apple juice, ruta leaves mixed with cumin, apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and a lot of nuts
  •     Take a cup of rice milk and add nuts, almonds, dried fruits, maple syrup or honey to it, as it serves an effective in curing depression

In conclusion, remedies for depression are a must; otherwise it can lead to serious problems. Early diagnosis can lead to early treatment, which can be very useful for the person.
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Ditulis oleh: Unknown - Tuesday, 12 April 2011