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Depression affects one in four people at some
stage in their lives.
At any one time, 5% of the population will be
suffering from severe depression. Sufferers feel hopelessly sad.
Other symptoms include fatigue, sleeping problems, irritability and
weight loss.
Causes
Depression can be caused by factors like bereavement,
events in childhood, stress and relationship difficulties, or
internal problems linked to hormone imbalance, changes in brain
chemistry or blood sugar levels.
Most cases are successfully treated with medication plus some form
of therapy such as counseling.
Treatments
- Anti-depressant drugs work by
boosting natural brain chemicals levels which can take a
nose-dive during depression. Give at least two weeks for
anti-depressants to kick in, but go back to your doctor if
there's no change after four to six weeks.
- Counseling can help you get to
grips with the root of your depression. Your doctor can
recommend a psychotherapist or self-help group.
- Cognitive therapy teaches you to
question negative thoughts while developing a more realistic
outlook on life.
- Relaxation techniques can help
beat the stress and anxiety often linked to depression. Try
exercise, yoga, meditation or massage.
- A change of lifestyle can
help. Reduce your workload, and cut out 'props' like alcohol and
drugs.
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