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Depression that we need to know

 

What is depression?

   Depression is a symptom of a mood disorder. This affects the patient in terms of

 thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Depression is a state of continuously depressed

 mood and a feeling of apathy. Ignoring things that affect your ability to function on a

 daily basis can be difficult or life can feel meaningless.

  Depression is not a physical discomfort or uneasiness that can be easily shaken

 off. Patients with depression should receive continuous and long-term treatment,

 such as medication or psychotherapy or both. It will help most patients get better

 again.

What causes depression?

Major depressive disorder is a psychiatric disorder that occurs from an abnormality

 or imbalance of three types of neurotransmitters in the brain: serotonin,

 norepinephrine, and dopamine. It will affect the patient both physically and

 mentally. Therefore, it is necessary to receive proper treatment from a psychiatrist.




Check 25 risk symptoms of depression

1. Sad or feeling unhappy for a long time or often.

2. Often talk negative things to other people or often post negative things and use

 negative words on social media.

3. Totally bored. Whoever invites me to do something, I don't want to do it.

4. Feeling hopeless about the future, not being able to see that things will get

 better, being worried about the future that has not yet come.

5. Not able to concentrate on work

6. Feeling that you are worthless, that you are nothing good, that you do not

 deserve love.

7. Feeling unreasonable guilt, often blaming yourself

8. I get more irritated than usual.

9. Loss of energy or lack of willpower. I don't want to do anything.

10. Not daring to make decisions or hesitate even in small matters.

11. Start thinking about and talking about death or self-harm.

12. Act of harming yourself or thinking about suicide.

13. Tired, exhausted, no energy.

14. I suddenly want to cry. Crying for no reason

15. Having sleep problems, such as falling asleep and waking up, unable to sleep,

 not sleeping well, waking up at a time when you shouldn't.

16. Pain or pain in some organs for no known reason.

17. Sluggishness, thinking more slowly, speaking more slowly, or being unusually

 distracted.

18. Unusual eating behavior or appetite. The digestive system is not functioning

 properly.

19. Decreased sexual desire

20. Menstrual cycle is abnormal.

21. Unusual weight gain or loss.

22. Having problems with relationships with people around you

23. Performance has decreased. Work has gotten worse.

24. Seclude yourself from your group of friends.

25. Quiet, away from society. Less socializing with other people



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The treatment method consists of 2 main parts as follows:

1. Drug treatment - Antidepressant medication to balance chemicals in the brain is

 therefore very necessary. Antidepressants help relieve symptoms of depression.

 Take medicine until you feel better, then you should continue taking medicine for

 another 6-12 months to prevent symptoms from coming back again. Therefore,

 even if you feel well, you still need to take medicine as prescribed by your doctor

 continuously to prevent a recurrence.

2. Psychological treatment - There are many forms of psychological treatment

 available to help people with depression. This may involve talking with a

 psychiatrist, which will help the patient understand themselves. The cause of one's

 own suffering, depression, understanding the problem and ultimately leading to the

 appropriate solution.

   When you get to know about depression, you will see that depression is not just a

 depressed mood. If it is a disease that affects oneself and one's family, and if left

 untreated, it may lead to work and lifestyle problems. Some cases can lead to

 suicide, so if you find or suspect that you or your loved ones are suffering from

 depression. Should be taken to consult a doctor because if treated correctly with

 the appropriate method. You and those close to you can continue to live happily. 


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