Depression: The Silent Killer

Even though at the moment no one has an idea what happened wrong in his life he took the step to end his life. Everyone is raising the flags of their own opinions like nepotism in Bollywood, being alone, not getting the recognition he deserved, and so on. We are not sure about the real problem, but depression could be one of the reasons. 

In this article, we will try to explain what is Depression and what are the causes and precautions we can take to avoid getting depressed.

The Facts:

1. As per WHO, Depression kills around 800000 people every year globally. 
2. More than 264 million people of all ages group suffer from depression. 
3. Depression is not just a disease in itself but also acts as a Launchpad for many other mental disorders. 
4. Depression can cause people to kill themselves. 
5. Depression is a curable illness. 
6. Women are more likely to suffer from depression than men. 

What is Depression? 

Depression is a mental disorder, which affects the behavior and feelings of a person. It can cause the loss of interest in life, relationships, work, etc. Depression creates a long-lasting feeling of sadness.

The Symptoms:

Following are a few major symptoms of Depression: 

1. Loss of Concentration in day-to-day activities at home or work. 
2. Negative mindset.
3. Continuous physical tiredness. 
4. Emotional instability. 
5. Loss of interest in all amusement activities including sex. 
6. Feeling useless. 
7. Suicidal Tendency.
8. Anxiety. 
9. Insomnia or sometimes oversleeping 
10. Loss of appetite or sometimes overeating. 

What Causes Depression?

There are so many possible causes of Depression. 

Following are some: 

1. Genetic History: Yes, as per studies people with genetic history are more likely to suffer from depression. 
2. Low Self Esteem: People with low self-esteem, easily get depressed as they are more likely to hate themselves. 
3. Trauma: Any type of physical or emotional trauma could lead to severe depression. 
4. Circumstances: Negative atmosphere at the workplace or hat ome can also lead to depression. 
5. Medical Conditions: Some serious medical issues like Alzheimer's, stroke, cancer, erectile dysfunction in men, etc. can also lead to depression. 

The Treatment:

As we said, Depression is a curable disease. There are various treatments available for depression, a  few of them are: 

1. Psychological: Treatments like interpersonal psychotherapy, one-to-one counseling, etc. 
2. Medications: There are various medications available in medical science which help reduce stress and are being used to treat people suffering from depression. 
3. Natural Remedies: There are some natural and home remedies that can help treat and prevent depression-like Exercise, setting day-to-day goals or getting a work routine, healthy eating habits, getting proper sleep, talking to loved ones about your problems, and issues, etc. 

The Conclusion:

Depression is a silent killer; it can ruin anyone’s life we must not ignore any of the above-mentioned symptoms in ourselves or any loved one. Your one phone call, one conversation can save a life. Stay healthy, and happy, and keep spreading happiness!!