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By: ashu

Depression

A depressive disorder is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. Each year over 17 million American adults experience a period of clinical depression. Depression can interfere with normal functioning, and frequently causes problems with work, social and family adjustment. It causes pain and suffering not only to those who have a disorder, but also to those who care about them. Serious depression can destroy family life as well as the life of the depressed person.

Depression is very common and affects as many as one in eight people in their teen years. Depression affects people of every color, race, economic status, or age; however, it does seem to affect more females than males during adolescence and adulthood.


Causes of Depression

The causes are complex. It may be a combination of changes in circumstance, changes in the chemical balance of the brain cells, and genetic factors may also be involved. There are several different types of depressive disorders, including major depression and manic-depressive disorder.

Some things that increase the risk of depression are :-

• A past experience of depression
• A family history of depression
• Loss or stress, including unemployment, loneliness, lifestyle changes or relationship problems
• Feeling at odds with your environment (eg, your work, home or other surroundings)
• Psychological or physical trauma in the past
• Physical illness or long-term health problems.

Home Remedies for Depression

*Take 2 cardamoms and powder their seeds. In 1 cup boiling water, add these powdered cardamom seeds. Put sugar for taste and drink it twice a day.
*Flowers that smell good, colorful lights and sunshine are all good in helping with depression. Just getting some fresh air can help too.
*The root of asparagus has been found beneficial in the treatment of depression. It is highly nutritious and is used as a herbal medicine for mental disorders. It is a good tonic for the brain and nerves. One or two grams of the powder of the dry root of the plant can be taken once daily.
*Mild exercise, going to a movie, a ballgame, or participating in religious, social, or other activities may help.
It is advisable to postpone important decisions until the depression has lifted. Before deciding to make a significant transition change jobs, get married or divorced discuss it with others who know you well and have a more objective view of your situation.

A depressive disorder is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things.

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