'Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also harder to bear - C.S Lewis In your l...
'Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also harder to bear
- C.S Lewis
In your life how you feel its matter the most. If my mind is not happy then how can I. But it is easy to say but it’s more difficult to make people understand how much suffocation choked your mind and this leads you to the state of more depression and that makes you suffocated more.
In medical terms it is- A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
Experiences-:
Anxiety, apathy, general discontent, guilt, hopelessness, loss of interest, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, mood swings, or sadness,, excess sleepiness, insomnia, or restless sleep, bad dreams, agitation, excessive crying, irritability, or social isolation, Drastic weight gain or weight loss, attraction towards junk food, lure to addiction, repeatedly going over thoughts psychomotor agitation, for example, restlessness, pacing up and down delayed psychomotor skills, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, impaired ability to think, concentrate, or make decisions, forgetfulness, loss interest in sex, recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or attempt at suicide
Causes
The causes of depression are not fully understood and may not be by a single source. Depression is likely to be due to multiple combinations of elements that include: changes in neurotransmitter levels, Break Ups, Late marriage, Late pregnancy, Miscarriage, divorce, work issues, issues in relationships with friends and family, financial problems, medical concerns, Lack of self-confidence, compering tendency with other, Childhood trauma, Parental injustice, Any kind of Abuse, Unsuccessful expectation, Chronic pain, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cardiovascular disease make depression more likely.
Treatment-:
Proper Food habit, Healthy diet, Sufficient water intake, Therapies, Medications, Antidepressant, and Anxiolytic, Medical procedure and others.
Now the question is Depression is the cause of unhealthy food habit or Unhealthy food habit results depression? Unluckily, there's no definite diet plan or food regime that’s been proven to release depression. Still, a healthy diet may help as part of your overall treatment. Research shows that our bodies usually create molecules called free radicals, but these causes cell damage, aging, and other troubles. Even though there's no way to stop free radicals entirely, you can reduce their negative influence by taking proper food rich with antioxidants, including: lemons, oranges, watermelon, blueberries, Beta-carotene: apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, collards, peaches, pumpkin, spinach, sweet potato, vegetable oils, wheat germ, tomato, strawberries, pineapple, nuts and seeds, and sufficient water.
Food is essentially related to depression- In a blog by Monique Tello, MD, MPH, Contributing Editor in Harvard Health Blog of Harvard Health publishing mentioned that “A dietary pattern characterized by a high intake of fruit, vegetables, whole grain, fish, olive oil, low-fat dairy and antioxidants and low intakes of animal foods was apparently associated with a decreased risk of depression. A dietary pattern characterized by high consumption of red and/or processed meat, refined grains, sweets, high-fat dairy products, butter, potatoes and high-fat gravy, and low intakes of fruits and vegetables is associated with an increased risk of depression."
In medical terms it is- A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
Experiences-:
Anxiety, apathy, general discontent, guilt, hopelessness, loss of interest, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, mood swings, or sadness,, excess sleepiness, insomnia, or restless sleep, bad dreams, agitation, excessive crying, irritability, or social isolation, Drastic weight gain or weight loss, attraction towards junk food, lure to addiction, repeatedly going over thoughts psychomotor agitation, for example, restlessness, pacing up and down delayed psychomotor skills, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, impaired ability to think, concentrate, or make decisions, forgetfulness, loss interest in sex, recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or attempt at suicide
Causes
The causes of depression are not fully understood and may not be by a single source. Depression is likely to be due to multiple combinations of elements that include: changes in neurotransmitter levels, Break Ups, Late marriage, Late pregnancy, Miscarriage, divorce, work issues, issues in relationships with friends and family, financial problems, medical concerns, Lack of self-confidence, compering tendency with other, Childhood trauma, Parental injustice, Any kind of Abuse, Unsuccessful expectation, Chronic pain, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cardiovascular disease make depression more likely.
Treatment-:
Proper Food habit, Healthy diet, Sufficient water intake, Therapies, Medications, Antidepressant, and Anxiolytic, Medical procedure and others.
Now the question is Depression is the cause of unhealthy food habit or Unhealthy food habit results depression? Unluckily, there's no definite diet plan or food regime that’s been proven to release depression. Still, a healthy diet may help as part of your overall treatment. Research shows that our bodies usually create molecules called free radicals, but these causes cell damage, aging, and other troubles. Even though there's no way to stop free radicals entirely, you can reduce their negative influence by taking proper food rich with antioxidants, including: lemons, oranges, watermelon, blueberries, Beta-carotene: apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, collards, peaches, pumpkin, spinach, sweet potato, vegetable oils, wheat germ, tomato, strawberries, pineapple, nuts and seeds, and sufficient water.
Food is essentially related to depression- In a blog by Monique Tello, MD, MPH, Contributing Editor in Harvard Health Blog of Harvard Health publishing mentioned that “A dietary pattern characterized by a high intake of fruit, vegetables, whole grain, fish, olive oil, low-fat dairy and antioxidants and low intakes of animal foods was apparently associated with a decreased risk of depression. A dietary pattern characterized by high consumption of red and/or processed meat, refined grains, sweets, high-fat dairy products, butter, potatoes and high-fat gravy, and low intakes of fruits and vegetables is associated with an increased risk of depression."
Here's a list of countries with the greatest burden of mental and behavioral disorders, in terms of most years of life lost due to disability or death adjusted for population size, according to WHO-:
1. India
A study reported in WHO, conducted for the NCMH (National Care Of Medical Health), states that at least 6.5 percent of the Indian population suffers from some form of the serious mental disorder, with no discernible rural-urban differences. Though there are effective measures and treatments, there is an extreme shortage of mental health workers like psychologists, psychiatrists, and doctors. As reported latest in 2014, it was as low as ''one in 100,000 people''.
The average suicide rate in India is 10.9 for every lakh people and the majority of people who commit suicide are below 44 years of age.
2. China
The WHO estimates that 91.8 percent of all Chinese people with a mental disorder such as depression will never seek help for their condition. China is another large country with a huge number of depression and anxiety patients. The situation is quite similar to India's. The country only spends 2.35 percent of its budget on mental health.
3. United States
About one in five adults in the U.S. experiences some form of mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, but only 41 percent of those affected received mental health care or services in the past year. There is again a shortage of medical professionals. According to most people, they're just expected to get over it without spending a dime on treatment.
4. Brazil
Brazil has the most number of depressed individuals, in Latin America. Some important social factors especially present in this country such as violence, migration, and homelessness probably contribute to a large number of people suffering from different forms of depressive and anxiety disorders.
5. Indonesia
In Indonesia, approximately 3.7 percent of the population, or nine million people, suffer from depression. When those numbers are expanded to include anxiety, they increase to 6 percent of the population over the age of 15.
6. Russia
According to the World Health Organisation, 5.5 percent of its population has depression. As reported in 2012, the country's rate of teenage suicide was three times higher than the world average, which clearly depicts the serious issue of low mental health in Russia.
7. Pakistan
You'll be shocked to know that Pakistan has only 750 trained psychiatrists, as reported in 2012. The cases of mental illness usually go unreported due to high social stigma in the country, thus the exact number of patients suffering from depression can't be revealed.
Some shocking stats regarding depression:
One in six people aged 10-19 years is suffering from depression. Mental health conditions account for 16 percent of the global burden of disease and injury in people aged 10-19 years. Half of all mental health conditions start by the age of 14 years and most cases are undetected and untreated
Globally, depression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-19-year-olds. The consequences of not addressing adolescent mental health conditions extend to adulthood, impairing both physical and mental health and limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults, Mental health promotion and prevention are key to helping adolescents thrive
Taken from the Link https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/india-is-the-most-depressed-country-in-the-world-mental-health-day-2018-1360096-2018-10-10
1. India
A study reported in WHO, conducted for the NCMH (National Care Of Medical Health), states that at least 6.5 percent of the Indian population suffers from some form of the serious mental disorder, with no discernible rural-urban differences. Though there are effective measures and treatments, there is an extreme shortage of mental health workers like psychologists, psychiatrists, and doctors. As reported latest in 2014, it was as low as ''one in 100,000 people''.
The average suicide rate in India is 10.9 for every lakh people and the majority of people who commit suicide are below 44 years of age.
2. China
The WHO estimates that 91.8 percent of all Chinese people with a mental disorder such as depression will never seek help for their condition. China is another large country with a huge number of depression and anxiety patients. The situation is quite similar to India's. The country only spends 2.35 percent of its budget on mental health.
3. United States
About one in five adults in the U.S. experiences some form of mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, but only 41 percent of those affected received mental health care or services in the past year. There is again a shortage of medical professionals. According to most people, they're just expected to get over it without spending a dime on treatment.
4. Brazil
Brazil has the most number of depressed individuals, in Latin America. Some important social factors especially present in this country such as violence, migration, and homelessness probably contribute to a large number of people suffering from different forms of depressive and anxiety disorders.
5. Indonesia
In Indonesia, approximately 3.7 percent of the population, or nine million people, suffer from depression. When those numbers are expanded to include anxiety, they increase to 6 percent of the population over the age of 15.
6. Russia
According to the World Health Organisation, 5.5 percent of its population has depression. As reported in 2012, the country's rate of teenage suicide was three times higher than the world average, which clearly depicts the serious issue of low mental health in Russia.
7. Pakistan
You'll be shocked to know that Pakistan has only 750 trained psychiatrists, as reported in 2012. The cases of mental illness usually go unreported due to high social stigma in the country, thus the exact number of patients suffering from depression can't be revealed.
Some shocking stats regarding depression:
One in six people aged 10-19 years is suffering from depression. Mental health conditions account for 16 percent of the global burden of disease and injury in people aged 10-19 years. Half of all mental health conditions start by the age of 14 years and most cases are undetected and untreated
Globally, depression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-19-year-olds. The consequences of not addressing adolescent mental health conditions extend to adulthood, impairing both physical and mental health and limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults, Mental health promotion and prevention are key to helping adolescents thrive
Taken from the Link https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/india-is-the-most-depressed-country-in-the-world-mental-health-day-2018-1360096-2018-10-10
Above mentioned all elements are true in medical terms or in social terms and as research report but only you, you only know how it feels, how lonely you are, how you don’t like anything and everything in this world from food to tour, marriage to the funeral. All are the same. Sometimes mind tries to scream with the loudest cry that I am not happy, I am not well.
The irony is- a depressed man or women not able to identify from when he or she first got depressed and day by day it becomes a habit to be depressed. There is no starting point but there is no finish line though. Many people they have taboo is their mind to visit a Psychiatrist is shameful or disgraceful. But to identify that you are in pain and facing problem to lead a regular normal life, tell someone that you need help not only medication but also metal support is necessary to bring back yourself to your true self.
The irony is- a depressed man or women not able to identify from when he or she first got depressed and day by day it becomes a habit to be depressed. There is no starting point but there is no finish line though. Many people they have taboo is their mind to visit a Psychiatrist is shameful or disgraceful. But to identify that you are in pain and facing problem to lead a regular normal life, tell someone that you need help not only medication but also metal support is necessary to bring back yourself to your true self.
Mental health disorders are multifarious. Our brain is desirous. It needs a lot of energy to work properly and to create neurotransmitters — chemicals that send signals through the nervous system. Without enough energy or the right nutrients, your brain won’t get what it needs. We still have to go a long path to understand how the brain works, and exactly how nutrients may improve brain health. Still, there are some promising possibilities. 
The human brain is the central organ of the human nervous system. Some aspects that can make our brain healthy and fit also incredibly essential for our mind and body are —music, proper food, fresh air, sunshine, yoga, exercise, sufficient water intake, exercise, hear/read mind boosting or inspiring stories, much needed makeover because if you look better then you automatically feel better , take vitamins and minerals, some practices –like forgiving, ignoring, avoiding (because you need not involve in all matter and make your brain occupied with troubles or involves in thinking always and last but not least ‘Let Bygones be Bygones’.
Accomplishing inner harmony is the objective of many beliefs and workout practices. No matter the causes to seek out inner peace, it will not come immediately with the first yoga pose. Our huge luggage on mind and soul and diversions in this world that retain us let bygone to bygone and be entirely happy. While some people are under the impression that it takes alcohol, drugs or some other distraction to quiet the mind, there are other, more natural options that can produce the desired results through spiritual awareness. Infinite treasure is not the medicine of a restless heart. Achieving a significant title may feel notable, but it is not the key to satisfaction. The gorgeous look is incapable to counter the melancholy inner unrest. The outer world just cannot soothe internal commotion. One can follow the below-mentioned points to soothe himself/herself and get inner peace-:
Food Habits: Food/ proper diet and sufficient water intake are utmost
1 Get outside and get fresh air-: Depression is allied with darkness. So avoid it.
Involvement-: Involve the people with whom we can share. You can say “I am not well”. Have a shoulder to lean and cry if you need.
Aloofness -People scared to be alone and to face inner emotional turmoil. Five minutes on your own may send them into a nosedive. Think of blessings of your life.
Perception- Two people can bear parallel sufferings yet one comes out on highest and the other is shattered by the experience. The core dissimilarity is in their already chosen mental paradigms. Some circumstances are extremely challenging, but one can pick to gain knowledge or stumble in pain. Our outlook directly distresses our internal peace.
Gratefulness-: To say “thank you” is part of our accountability. In short, gratefulness is one half of the conversation we carry on with the Universe. If we’re not involved in the dialogue we either have a sense of entitlement or insignificance – both of which are characteristics of the ego. A practice of gratitude guards against these extremes of ego and helps us to maintain a peaceful core.
Appreciate and Accept- Inner peace is a state of mind, instead of grudging your current situation, appreciate the things you achieved. Refutation is the hardest barrier to inner consciousness.
Involvement-: Involve the people with whom we can share. You can say “I am not well”. Have a shoulder to lean and cry if you need.
Aloofness -People scared to be alone and to face inner emotional turmoil. Five minutes on your own may send them into a nosedive. Think of blessings of your life.
Perception- Two people can bear parallel sufferings yet one comes out on highest and the other is shattered by the experience. The core dissimilarity is in their already chosen mental paradigms. Some circumstances are extremely challenging, but one can pick to gain knowledge or stumble in pain. Our outlook directly distresses our internal peace.
Gratefulness-: To say “thank you” is part of our accountability. In short, gratefulness is one half of the conversation we carry on with the Universe. If we’re not involved in the dialogue we either have a sense of entitlement or insignificance – both of which are characteristics of the ego. A practice of gratitude guards against these extremes of ego and helps us to maintain a peaceful core.
Appreciate and Accept- Inner peace is a state of mind, instead of grudging your current situation, appreciate the things you achieved. Refutation is the hardest barrier to inner consciousness.
Look Good Feel Better- Do exercise, remove extra fat, change old boring hairstyle, change dressing pattern. Turn all the stone to look good because when you look good, you will feel confident and it will boost your belief in your own ability.
Find Time for Your own – Everyday find a few minutes to make conversation with yourself and if you feel like crying please cry and unload your unnecessary emotional burden. Remember to count your plus points/ what you can do rather than what you don’t.
Find Time for Your own – Everyday find a few minutes to make conversation with yourself and if you feel like crying please cry and unload your unnecessary emotional burden. Remember to count your plus points/ what you can do rather than what you don’t.
9) Consult with Professional-: Sometimes self-counseling and above mention all are not enough to get out from the black hole called depression. It is essential to take help of a professional because you can’t able to handle yourself where he/she handles a hundred like you. Please remember if you can be physically ill and visit doctors or professionals for remedy similarly it is equally inevitable that you can be ill emotionally or psychologically.
There is no policy, no procedure no trick; no shortcut exists in the world that can keep you away from troubles. You shouldn’t live in the past. Take a deep breath pause for a few minutes and now take the first step to back to yourself. Help yourself in every possible way because only you are the best friend of yours. Think positive, be in peace and be alive. Wave your own invisible magical wand on you and say ALOHOMORA (A spell to open locks- In Harry Potter) .
“Listen to the people who love you. Believe that they are worth living for even when you don't believe it. Seek out the memories depression takes away and project them into the future. Be brave; be strong; take your pills. Exercise because it's good for you even if every step weighs a thousand pounds. Eat when food itself disgusts you. Reason with yourself when you have lost your reason.”
― The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression
Nothing is permanent in this wicked world - not even our troubles- Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin
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