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Depressions in Children & Seniors

Depression takes a mild to severe turn, with the progression of time. It is very difficult to handle by the suffering individual irrespective of the fact whether the person is a child, a senior or in between.

In children depressions tends to persist with recurrence and continuance even in the adulthood and by and large remains untreated. An episode of depression in childhood is precursor of severe diseases in adulthood. Therefore it must be properly attended to with necessary treatment.

Depression in Children:

A child suffering from depression is often observed as pretending to be sick, because the symptoms are difficult to understand. The child often refuses to go to school, firmly grasps the parent and has many fears, which require that the confidence of the child is restored.

Grown up children show a bad temper, have a troublesome time at school. They develop a negative attitude with high irritation, because no one bothers to look into his problem. Although there is depression, but it is ignored as a mood swing pertaining to children of this age, who also behave this way, while they are developing. Often it is difficult to differentiate and diagnose the symptoms presented for they are on borderline and any variation is seen as normal for their age group.

Differentiating Depression in Boys & Girls:

Before puberty both boys and girls have equal tendencies to suffer from depression. After onset of puberty in girls around 13 years of age the rate of depression and behavior problems shoot up almost twice more than boys of the same age group.

Depression in adolescents is felt, when they are on the thresh hold of tremendous personal changes and are going to establish their identity of boy or girl, which is not like their parents, who have weathered many upheavals  in their lives and have become mature. There are often disagreements with parents. The boys and girls have different likings for clothes and appearance copied from the glamour world for which they have great affinity. They are either making their decisions or influence the decisions of other persons in the family.

Depression in Adolescents:

Depression in adolescents is often accompanied by anxiety and behavior problems. Their eating patterns are also disturbed and there is a tendency for substance abuse as an experimentation, which subsequently becomes a habit difficult to get rid off. Any intolerable situation can lead to a suicide attempt in which they see the end of their problems, without a second thought about others.

A study comprised of 439 adolescents, suffering with severe depression concluded that psychotherapy was highly effective treatment for adolescent’s depression. Caught up with the grave problem of suicides by adolescents, researchers are developing and testing plans for early detection of depression and finding methods for solving the problems before they reach critical stage leading to suicide.

Depression Felt by Seniors:

It is not necessary that depression shall set in with aging on the contrary few seniors feel very satisfied as they age, even in spite of physical discomforts and other age related ailments. Often the depression in seniors is ignored because of their different symptoms not pointing towards depression. Their way of expression of sad feelings is different.

Seniors are having varying degree of depressions besides some serious problems of the heart, cancer, diabetes, hypertension etc. requiring continued medication. These serious ailments add to the depression already present in them. The medicines taken by them are also causing some side effects including depression. Seniors also have vascular depression, also known as arterio-sclerotic depression or sub-cortical ischemic depression. This happens, when the blood vessels have loss of flexibility. They become very hard causing a constriction in blood vessels. There is considerable prevention in normal flow of blood and carry a potential risk of stroke.

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December 13, 2009

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Getting Rid of Depression For Ever

Getting Depression:

Depression is a reaction of a number undesirable events happening in life, making the squeeze of material as well as non material expectations to a level, which is not acceptable to the person and had never imagined such stage can  come so soon. As a consequence the mood plunges to a point of no recovery, without self analysis and corrective measures to bring back the things to near normal situation.

Symptoms of Depression:

If any the following Symptoms are experienced by a person for a period of 2 weeks or more, it reflects onset of depression, which can be corrected very easily to start with instead of allowing them to over power the person completely.

  • Insomniac Tendencies.
  • Presence of Negative Attitude without any apparent reason.
  • Significant Shortfall in Energetic Activities and lacking Ambitions.
  • Shattered Confidence.
  • Complaining attitude.
  • State of Confusion and Nervous Breakdown.
  • Indecisive & Poor Concentration Problem
  • Physical Discomfort  due to aching.
  • Suicide Tendencies

Flexibilities at Work:

Nature has provided lot of flexibility provisions in the operative systems of the body to respond to variations and adjust the performance to the affected changes. Once for a while the body does give a jolt to the person for responding. A no response produces a state of confusion, which goes on increasing with the passage of time. All this gets noticed by Close friends and family members and they come to the rescue of the depressed person

Essentials of Getting Rid of Depression For Ever:

To have a endurable Getting Rid of Depression for good, besides acting upon various self help measures in addition the person requires administration of antidepressant medicines under the supervision of a Psychologist.

Depending upon condition, a depressed person requires admission to a Psychology Treatment Centre of the area, where counseling sessions with the Psychologist are planned and scheduled along with the treatment based on the gravity of Depression Symptoms. Progress can be monitored under professional personal care.

Self Help Measures:

Self help measures play a very important role to bring back the Depressed Person to a situation of normalcy besides the support of specific medications under the supervision of a Professional Psychiatrist.

Talking to close person in friend circle or in the family who has an understanding the way your feelings and comes forward providing you support and advice to get rid of depression for ever.

Make an evaluation of your situation and find out possible causes of your depression along with the modifications you can make for improvement in your feelings.

Replace positive attitude with the negative thoughts on a continued basis in your life. Self affirmations play a very significant role in making changes in the way you are leading your life.

Avoid taking harmful habit forming substances like alcohol, opiates and other similar preparations just to provide you a temporary relief causing calming down or sedation with deteriorating after effects.

A Professional Medical advice and care plays an important place in your attempt getting Rid of Depression for ever.

Medical Treatment:

The medications presently available have made very easy treatment of the Depression and it is necessary to receive Psychiatric therapy to resolve the issues that caused the downfall.

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December 3, 2009

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Depression Signs, Disease and Symptoms

Categories of Depression:

The Clinical depression has a number of names like “depression”, “the blues”, biological depression, major depression etc. All of them mean the same problems faced by mankind the centre point of which is reflected by discontent and sad feelings, which continues to remain unresolved months for and years resulting into loss of hope, diminishing energy and loss of interest. Some thing was a source of pleasure some time back, now has become a meaningless event.

Disorders related to depression, which are encountered belong to very diverse forms, every form of depression has typically unique depression signs, which help in their identification and treatment.

Major depression:

It is very common condition and has mixed display of symptoms. These symptoms are so severe that they cause lot of interference in one’s capacity to perform a job, which some time back seemed very easy.

There is disturbance in every activity like sleeping, taking food, studying etc. The person suffering from Major Depression, some time back was perfect in all the activities and took interest and enjoyed doing them, suddenly finds nothing interests him any more.

Such a depressive state may occur once in life time or may show up repeatedly. Physicians and Doctors specializing in mental health study the symptoms and duration of the diseases based on which degree of the disease is categorized as mild, moderate or severe in the backdrop of checklist of symptoms and treatment is advised considering status of the disease.

Other Depression Conditions:

If the depression disease falls in between the category of moderate to severe and the person does not feel disability to do his routine work the condition is called dysthymia which has a very old history of occurrence, having occasional major depressive symptoms re-surfacing and subsiding of its own.

Bipolar Depression:

Some persons experience bipolar depression commonly termed as high or low manic-depression, which exhibits periodical mood swings. There is an element of uncertainty cause mood changes very fast or slowly. Under the influence of manic attacks one can be over talkative displaying extreme energy and over action.

Such person has improper thoughts, inability to judge a situation and improper behavior in the social circle, causing undesired rifts.  Under such an influence one is liable to make wrong business operations and romantic encounters. Initiation of the proper treatment can be beneficial in keeping the disease under control.

Need of Treatment:

It is possible to treat depression effectively taking the help of new generation antidepressants along with practical psychotherapies, focused to achieve positive results in short period.

One should go for a consultation with the physician, instead of postponing it reading, what was written about depression in the past. With the advancement in lifestyles and related stresses, depression is of common occurrence. Too much knowing about depression and not acting to resolve the issues is the cause of the problems of depression.

Depression Signs:

The depression signs present have lot of variations from person to person based on the degree of depression present from mild to severe and duration period from chronic to recently occurred depression.

It is not necessary that all the persons who feel depressed or having manic disease, should have every symptom. Presence of various symptoms varies individual to individual and in relation to periodicity of depression.

Symptoms of Depression:

  • Continued sadness, anxiety or Uncertainty of mood.
  • Lost Hope Condition and negative feelings.
  • Guilty feeling, useless, can not manage routines.
  • Losing interest in jobs, which were a matter of enjoyment in the past even sex or displeasure in hobbies.
  • There is diminishing of vigor, feeling fatigued, and exhibiting general slowing performance.
  • Not in a position to concentrate, memorizing inability, indecisive, sleeplessness, getting up very early, or some times excessive sleep,
  • Irregular appetite causing weight loss or gaining weight by over eating.
  • Extreme depression can cause to thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts.
  • Feeling Restless and irritated.
  • Presence of continuing physical discomforts like headache, digestion problems and body ache.

Depression can be treated with a number of new generation antidepressants prescribed by physicians after studying the patient history and depression signs present.

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October 22, 2009

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Coping with Depression Symptoms

Coping with Depression Symptoms:

Depression Symptoms make you lose all your energy, besides making you feel hopeless. After seeing all the related signs now you must be thinking on how to overcome from depression. There are few tips to overcome it.

If you really want to come out of depression then you should keep yourself positive and give it sometime and you should take some action to overcome it. It may seem difficult. But it is not impossible.

Depression Symptoms Self Help Step 1:

Set small goals for yourself.

First step is to set small goals for yourself like taking a walk or calling a friend which will give you the required energy. Start building up the lost relationship with your friends and relatives. Talk to your to friends about the problems you are undergoing. Surely they will help you out as they care for you. Engage yourself in social activities like joining your friends on a tea party or going for a cinema.

Building Strong Relationship with Friends:

1. Talk to one close friend of yours about your feelings.

2. Volunteering yourself do some sort of help.

3. Email or give a call to your friends.

4. Go out for a walk with somebody you like the most.

5. Try to go out for a dinner or call someone home for dinner.

Depression Symptoms Self Help Step 2:

Make time for yourself.

Try to pick some hobby like art classes or music classes or try writing. This can help in bringing your talents out to the world. Try to spend some time with nature and you can have an oil massage and nice hot water bath. If you like you can buy a pet and start spending time with it.

Depression Symptoms & Duration of Sleep Step3:

Sleep for eight hours sleep.

Even though it is hard to get continuous 8 hours sleep when you are depressed try as much as you can and try to bring good peaceful sleep.

Depression Symptoms Self Help Step 4:

Eat healthy food.

Don’t skip your breakfast on any case. A good and solid breakfast makes you energetic all through the day. Don’t take fried foods rich in carbohydrate and sugar rich food. As oily stuffs takes you to a even more bad state of depression. Increase your intake of Vitamin B and chromium supplements in your food which will boost the energy level in your body. Practice the art of eating slowly and enjoy whatever you eat.

Depression Symptoms Self Help Step 5:

Exercising Schedule:

I know that you will feel really lazed out to do workouts. If you know swimming you can do swimming. Join a gym and start walking or jogging in the mornings.

Signs of Depression Self help Step 6:

Stop the inflow of negative thoughts.

Negative thoughts and waves always affect you and keep you dull. Always keep saying “I am positive always” and try to take down the points in a diary which has made you think negative and read it afterwards whether such negativity was ever needed. Try to move with people with positive thought flow.

All these things will surely help you out on rejuvenating both your body and mind.

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September 8, 2009

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Signs of Postnatal Depression

Signs of Postnatal Depression:

Signs of Postnatal depression are experienced by new mothers after childbirth. They are classified into three categories as described below:

  • ‘Baby blues’- This Sign of Depression is very common in all mothers. The sign of depression causes great irritation and the woman feels very miserable. It usually occurs on the 3rd day and goes away by itself on the 10th day. No medical attention or treatment is needed.
  • Postnatal depression- This sign of depression usually occurs between the first 4 to 6 weeks after delivery, in 1 out of 10 new mothers. Such a Depression continues for several months and should be treated by a psychiatrist.
  • Postnatal psychosis- This type of depression is very rare and severe form of depression seen in 1 out of 1000 new mothers.

Further in details of Postnatal Depression are given below:

Signs of postnatal Depression:

The signs of depression encountered by postnatal patients are the same as any other depression. There can be few additional signs of depression present in such patients:

  • Mood is at lower ebb all through the day, particularly early in the morning.
  • Feeling like crying all the time.
  • Not having interest in anything, not even in the baby and in you.
  • Loss of concentration.
  • Feeling dejected and guilty.
  • Even at times get a thought of killing your own baby and times if you are more depressed then you feel like committing suicide. But the reality is that a new mother gets only such feelings and none is harmed because of that.
  • In addition to all these a depressed mother may have disturbed sleep pattern, loss of appetite and loss of interest in sex.

But these are pretty much common in all women post delivery. Most of it will fade away by itself by time.

What is the actual reason of postnatal depression?

The reason is still ambiguous. But the researchers declare that such depression are common and occur due to the stress they face due to childbirth, there is a feeling of being isolated and additional responsibility they have on the new born, etc. At times other than these postnatal depression is a serious issue if the following things had happened:

  • If you had earlier problems of depression or postnatal depression in your earlier childbirth.
  • If you were depressed during pregnancy.
  • If you already have a marital or relationship related issues with your spouse.
  • No family or friends to help you around.
  • Financial related issues.
  • Health related post pregnancy problems such as urinary incontinence, etc.

Difference between Postnatal Psychosis and Postnatal Depression:

Postnatal Psychosis is same like postnatal depression, but it is a severe form of depression. Person suffering from postnatal psychosis suffers not only with the signs of depression but also has Delusions which means false beliefs about something, hallucinations which means hearing unwanted voices, very odd psychiatric behaviour, Irritation, etc. Such mothers may not know that they are really affected by postnatal psychosis. In this condition a doctor should be informed as there is a major risk for both mother and the baby. This is a very rare situation and all mothers who are affected by postnatal depression don’t fall into this category.

Treatments for Postnatal Depression:

The best advice given by doctors is to give full support, love and affection from the family members. If you are depressed try to talk it to your spouse or any other close member of your family or any close friend of yours who can give you full mental support.

Contacting self-help groups and discussion of problems is beneficial. It is surprising to know that many women fall into the same category. If there is no relief consultation with a psychologist is advised.  Take the medication advised by the psychologist and follow the guidelines it can be helpful in coping with new born. Anti Depressants are to be taken with care considering the harmful effects to the child, if the child is on breast milk feeding.

If the depression is in a mild form best way is relaxation by exercising such as swimming, walking, jogging, etc. or talking of the problems to a friend:

If you have the above said signs of depression consult your psychiatrist and take the needed help immediately.

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Signs of Depression on Teenagers

Depression Symptoms & Teenagers:

Teenagers or adolescents get depressed very easily and fall into a state of depression. It may appear on any child or adolescent but should not persist for longer. Then immediate doctor’s help is needed.

Depression Symptoms in Stressed Children:

Teenaged children who are stressed out continuously like facing exams or who have experienced some sort of loss or who are not attentive in class or studies or who have anxiety syndrome are prone to exhibit Depression Symptoms. Teenaged girls are more at risk and depressed teenaged boys get affected due to depressed parents at home. Due to depression there are now a lot of teen suicidal attempts. Depression affected children behave differently than depression affected adults. The doctors now advice parents to be aware of the signs of depression in their teenaged children.

Probability of Signs of Depression:

The following signs can be found among teenagers.

Being Sad:

Teenagers show their sadness by putting on black clothes, writing poetry of some sad theme or death, etc. They always cry for no evident reason.

Hopeless Feeling a Depression Symptom:

Teenagers affected by Depression Symptoms will feel that they are not fit for anything and they think that they cannot even beautify themselves and cannot maintain their personal hygiene. They will be really pessimistic.

Loss of Attention outcome of Depression Symptom:

Teenagers become very lethargic and don’t take part in any activity such as sports or other extra curricular activities which they would have enjoyed doing earlier.

Seclusion Causes Depression Symptoms:

Affected teens usually like to be in secluded spots away from family and friends and doesn’t like to mingle in any sort of social activity and they would feel very depressed with thoughts that there is nobody to share their feelings with.

Getting Blamed and Feeling Guilty:

They will start blaming themselves for all the negative happenings around them and thus fall a prey to Depression Symptoms.

Increased Irritation and Frustration:

Teens who are depressed get irritated and start showing their anger and frustration on their family members by abusing them unnecessarily are actually suffering from Depression Symptom.

Stop visiting friends:

They may stop visiting or calling on their friends also have a severe Depression symptom.

Falling Sick:

Teens may have health problems like vomiting, dizziness, stomach aches, etc. which are not actually related to health but due to Depression Symptom.

Poor Performance:

Teens may start avoiding schools or colleges and their performances will also indicate a decline the root cause is Depression Symptom.

Anorexia or Obesity:

Teenagers with Depression Symptoms become careless and negligent. They suddenly start losing weight and become thin as they have loss of appetite or become obese due to over eating.

Talk or Thoughts of Running Away:

Depression Symptoms are so dangerous that they drive unmanageable teens to take drastic steps like talking or having thoughts of running away from home which is when parents come to know that their children are depressed.

Suicidal attempts:

Depression symptoms cause an imbalance of personality. Teenagers are not like adults. They try out suicidal attempts and many commit suicide and die which we would have read so many times in the newspaper and heard so many times from others. If you hear a child or teen saying ” I want to kill myself” then don’t take them casually. Try taking them seriously and take them to a specialist.

Become Alcoholic or Drug addict:

Many teenagers who are having depression symptoms easily fall into the evil trap of drug addiction or alcohol to make them selves feel better.

Dos’ & Do Nots’ for parents:

Parents should not feel bad about Depression Symptoms observed in their teenaged son or daughter. They should keep in mind that it is only passing phase and should not scold or abuse their children more. If they do so then they are at risk to lose their children for ever. So be careful and show complete love and affection on them and encourage them to involve some sort of hobbies of their interest. If, they observe sever signs of depression take the child to a psychiatrist who will give them proper needed advice and treatment if required.

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Depression in the Elderly

Symptoms of Depression in the Elderly:

Many elderly people fall into depression due to the death of their spouse or due to prolonged ill health. Mainly to people who don’t have people around to support them. Depression is unusual in old age and if they are depressed then they cannot enjoy their old age.

Causes of Depression  in the Elderly:

Many elderly people are at high risk when they have lost somebody in the family, have a family history of depression, ill health, if someone else abuses them or if they don’t have the required support from their family and friends.

  • Lonesomeness- living alone or lost movement due to ill health.
  • Loss of identity- Old people feels they have lost their identity after retirement or feel they are without any purpose in this world.
  • Health problems- Sickness or immobility or Sever pain like arthritis or any damage caused due to any surgery.
  • Treatment – If they are on any continuous medicines by the prescription of the doctor, then that may also cause depression.
  • Phobia- Phobia about death or certain financial problems.
  • Mourning- Somebody close had passed away and the mourning can also cause depression in old people.

Symptoms of Depression in the Elderly:

With the following signs and symptoms we can know that old people are suffering from depression.

  • If they are grief-stricken.
  • If they feel weak and fatigued.
  • They don’t take part in any hobbies or go out of their room or house.
  • Loss of appetite and due to which lose weight.
  • Insomnia or Hypersomnia due to which they don’t sleep during the night and feel always sleep during the day time.
  • Over tensed due to some sort of financial problem.
  • Always talk about death.
  • Use of alcohol or other sort of drugs more.

Depressed Adults without Sadness:

Depression in older people cannot be compared with the regular depression. Many senior citizens who feel depressed are not sad at all. They will instead grumble about some sort of physical problem or lack of energy. Elderly people those who suffer from arthritis or migraine headaches suffer more depression. At times they are more anxious and petulant. They will be continuously talking about death or their ill health or their financial state.

Helping a Depressed Senior Citizen:

If a close senior friend of yours is suffering from depression you can be emotionally supportive to them. Try to spend some time with them and if they want some sort of physical help like going to shop or accompanying them to the doctor.

The following tips can be followed to help a person with signs of depression on him.

  • Offer them for a walk with you. Also you can invite them for a trip out to a park or a museum, when you are going out with your family member which will refresh them as they would feel relieved and rejuvenated by seeing nature.
  • Make regular visit to their place and try to spend sometime with them and listen to what they say, as old people tend to talk more.
  • If you know any community center or group recommend them as a member. If they get a chance to become friendly with other people then they will surely come out of their depressed feeling.
  • Prepare them nice and healthy diet. Undernourished diet may make them more depressed. If he is friend of your try getting them some healthy fruits and vegetables whenever you visit.
  • Always instruct them kindly that they should take their medications on time and if they are alcoholic make them understand that alcohol is not good for their health and help them come out of it.

The above said are the Symptoms of Depression and useful steps to be followed to help a depressed senior citizen.

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How to Overcome Depression

Handling Symptoms of Depression better:

Symptoms of Depression at the worst can often be fatal and can stop normal life when left untreated. There are many ways to combat depression. Parental and family care ranks the first in the list. It lets us just take the rough road ahead in helping people who are not able to lead a normal life due to depression.

Major steps that need to be adhered:

Omega 3 Fatty acids:

The role of this in brain’s function is well known to science. It is believed that this fatty acid increases the neuron connectivity thereby helping in maintaining a balanced mental state of mind. Hence the first way to help a depressed person is by ensuring that the diet that they consume is balanced with the right amount of omega 3 fatty acid. Fish is one food product which has this in abundance.

Sleep Pattern:

One of the lifestyle changes always noticed with Depression Symptoms is Sleep changes Generally depression is always associated with insomnia .People affected by depression find it hard to control their mood changes and hence find it difficult to sleep .Encourage the right sleeping habits and always alternate sleep with an exposure to sunlight.

Exercise the Effective Remedy:

There is no better way to chase away mood swings associated with Symptoms of Depression other than exercise and good air. Exercise helps to clear the mind and also improves concentration. While performing exercises like running and playing it stimulates the release of hormone endorphins that generally give a person a happy state of mind.

Brain Switching:

It is a form of highly recommended therapy that is used to help people who show Signs of Depression. They are often as effective as a drug that is used as anti depressant. Depression is a disorder of the brain .According to the therapy with the aid of mental games the patient is made to use the thinking sphere of the brain also referred to as the neocortex .At the neocortex there is no or very slight chance of getting symptoms of Depression. Games like puzzles, riddles, chess and soduku are often used in this form of therapy.

Medical help there are many anti depressants available in the market that help people fight depression .These drugs generally help the person feel good.

Aromatherapy :

It is also used by many people to cure depression. The healing power of the oils used is highly recommended to reduce stress and offers a soothing effect to the mind and the body.

These are the major steps that are to be adhered while overcoming depression.

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Signs of Depression in Children

Signs of Depression in Children

Identifying and helping a depressed child is a herculean task. The signs of depression in children vary from the adults. Many parents often fail to identify signs of depression in their children which often leads to bad results.

Warning signs of Depression:

  • Changes in Thinking may be the first pointer as a parent to identify Sign of depression in a child. Many children will start to hate themselves and also contemplate suicide.
  • Feeling Pattern the child will show a marked change in feelings .Like either being restless or rejected.
  • Physical change may often include general complains of headache along with lack of sleep. Some children may feel tired all throughout the day.
  • Behavior patterns may change drastically. The child will slowly become withdrawn and refuse to socialize. Many children tend to dislike things that they earlier used to enjoy doing like sports or hobbies. The children also may over react to normal situations .The first easily recognizable sign of depression may be bouts of anger or sadness.
  • Sleep Changes is a Sign of Depression that parents can identify easily. Many depressed children may also go to the extreme of not getting out of the bed.
  • Poor Bowel Movement many children who are capable of controlling bowel movement may often show signs of weak bowel movement.
  • Issues at School is recognized by the teacher when she finds that the child is not concentrating in class. Grades may become bad and it gets tougher to discipline a depressed child.
  • Reacting to trauma a small change like new school or an issue at home can be used to identify a sign of depression.

Learn how to help a child:

It’s not a easy process to help a child to overcome depression .Once the major signs of depression have been recognized

  • Play therapy for small children is the best way to help them overcome depression
  • To help them overcome behavioral changes always increase happy and good activities that are positive for the ego.
  • Make sure that the child always feels welcomed and loved in the house.
  • Help the child gain self control by not setting any huge expectations.
  • Celebrate small victories thereby making the child feel good.
  • Give the child time and patiently stand with the child and help them rediscover themselves.
  • Make sure parents spend quality time with the child and start out to enjoy activities together
  • Plan an action along with the physician and then work in accordance.

Childhood is the most enjoyable part in every one’s life. Signs of  Depression in that happy phase of life can mar the child’s ability to see the brighter side of life. Hence be proactive identify the signs of depression .Once you are sure then have a talk with the child and slowly help the child overcome the problem. Parental help is the key to solve all issues related to children suffering from depression.

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Signs of Depression In Women

Depression has become very common now a days and that too in women. It has been observed that almost 15% of women undergo treatment for depression in during their life time. Only women are the most sufferers of depression than their counterparts for which reasons are still unknown.

Signs of Depression in Women:

When women really know, what are the signs of depression they would get prompted to approach a psychologist for treatment. Following are the common signs of Depression in women.

  • Unrelentingly sad or nervousness all day.
  • Loss of interest in any activity mainly Sex.
  • Feeling very restless, irritated and feeling like crying for no reason.
  • Feeling pessimistic and hopeless and good for nothing.
  • Loss of appetite which will lead to weight loss or overeating which will lead to weight gain.
  • Exhaustion and decrease in energy level.
  • Suicidal attempts or thoughts.
  • Concentrating on anything will not be possible at all.
  • Remembering things or making decisions becomes tough as they are totally confused.
  • Constant sickness such as headaches, chronic pain or digestive disorders which will not get cured even if treated.

Reason Women Exhibit More Signs of Depression:

Before attaining the adolescent age both boys and girls are affected equally. But when girls reach puberty their risk of getting depressed are more comparatively. The probable reason for more signs of Depression in women been related to hormonal changes that take place in their body. Besides others it is the principle  reason for the signs of Depression in women. These changes followed by the mood of depression can be seen more often during the days when they get their monthly menstrual cycle, at puberty, prenatal and postnatal period and during menopause or even if women has a miscarriage also she may exhibit  a serious sign of depression.

Other reasons of a woman having Signs of Depression:

The risk of women getting depressed may be due to genetic or biological issues, interpersonal or psychological issues. At times many women show signs of depression as they are overloaded with family, work, taking care of kids, etc. Some women who are single mothers suffer more from stress related problem and finally prompt themselves into Signs of Depression. Few factors are listed as below:

  • A women having a family history due to which she is having signs of severe depression.
  • If she has lost one of her parent or both the parents before the age of 10.
  • She shows signs of Depression due to loss of a job or a separation due to divorce, etc.
  • If she was abused sexually as a child.
  • Undergoing treatments for infertility getting excessive hormones therapy.
  • Use of Oral Contraceptives.

It is very important that Women know the vital signs of Depression in psychological disorders they suffer. When they learn about signs of Depression they shall be prompted to take a psychologist’s advice and take the proper treatment and counseling before the signs of Depression wreck their life.

Any anti Depressant medication has to be taken for a prolonged period to get permanent relief from the signs of depression and shall lead a wonderful enjoyable life.

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April 30, 2009

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