Depression

Way to Overcome

Depression,

How to Fight Depression

by Mr. Parveen

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In case of depression there can be few things which can help fight depression. Apart from taking help from doctor there should be something to do on one's own. Here are a few ways which can help fight depression.

1. Exercise: Regular exercise need to be done to fight depression. Walking briskly for 20-30 minutes every day, jogging, cycling etc can be very good exercises. Take your friend with you so that you can be motivated and don't feel alone and you can have the charm to do the exercises. Dancing with light music can also work as an exercise for reducing depression.

Aerobic exercises can be very-very helpful in this case. Few yoga exercises are specially meant to reduce depression. There are few yoga poses like legs up and dog pose which are helpful for reduction in depression. Meditation and breathing exercises are also very helpful. Meditation is very helpful in providing a healthy mind and body.

2. Identify troubles and try to solve: Shortlist the situations and conditions which are giving the major trouble. After the identification of the problems try to talk to some of your caring friend and take his or her suggestion. This will help release to the feelings and helps in thoughtful the exact scenarios.

After the releasing the feelings and understanding of the scenario the attention can be moved to do positive things. Try to solve the situation by taking proper action. Don't hesitate to take help of someone if you feel it is required. Stay connected with family and friends which can be great motivation and hence will help fight depression

3. Express yourself: The sense of fun and the talents can be infertile if one is in depression. Take some time from the schedule for the talents and which give real fun. These can be painting, dancing, playing, listening to music, cracking some jokes, watching a funny movie etc. It is said that laughter is one of the topmost cure. Do things that can make you laugh even if those are by some naughty ways?

4. Nutritions: Appetite is one of the direct effects of depression. Most of the time the effected person either don't eat or may overeat which will further can affect the health badly. So it is advisable to take proper and healthy diet full of nutrition's. Low fat foods are advisable in this case. Eating every day fresh fruits, vegetables, corns, soya food, banana and turkey. Also salmon, omega 3, fish, tuna etc can be used which can help to great extent in fighting depression. Try to avoid alcohol, sugar, drugs and smoking etc.

5. Think Positive: Depression blocks the thoughts and makes everything negative. Trying to see the available things choose the ones which are good and positive ones and can give the mind a kind of satisfaction by achieving or completing those things. Consider good things one bye one. Having proper knowledge of the strengths can be useful in many ways. Stay with patience as coming out of depression can take time.

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Depression

Seniors May Need Help Overcoming Holiday Blues

Experts offer tips to help lift spirits, recognize signs of depression.

SATURDAY, Nov. 28 (HealthDay News) -- For many seniors, the holiday season can trigger melancholy as they think about lost loved ones, struggle with health issues or worry about money problems, according to the American Geriatrics Society.

To help overcome the seasonal blues, the AGS Foundation for Health in Aging offers the following advice:

* Get out and socialize or invite family and friends over. Those who find it hard to get around should ask relatives and others for help traveling to parties and events.
* Volunteering can help improve mood. Contact the United Way or call local schools or religious organizations to ask about opportunities nearby.
* Don't drink too much alcohol because it can actually lower your spirits.
* Accept the fact that many people feel blue during the holidays and there is nothing wrong with not being "merry."
* Talking to someone about your feelings may help you understand the reasons why you feel sad.
* Watch for warning signs of depression. While holiday blues are temporary and mild, depression is more serious. Signs of depression include: persistent sadness; lack of interest; frequent crying; changes in appetite, weight or sleep; constant feelings of fatigue, restlessness, worthlessness, or guilt; suicidal thoughts.
* If you're depressed, contact your health-care provider. Depression is treatable.

The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging also offers tips for people with older loved ones who experience sadness during the holidays:

* Invite them out and to gatherings. Remember to take into account their needs, such as transportation or special diets.
* Lend a hand by offering to help with shopping and preparations for get-togethers in their homes.
* Encourage them to talk about their feelings. Acknowledge their sadness, including a sense of loss if family or friends have died or moved away.
* Suggest your loved one talk with a health-care provider. Many older people don't realize when they're depressed. Let your loved one know depression is a medical illness and there's no shame in having it.

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Mental Health America has more about holiday depression and stress. External Links Disclaimer Logo

(SOURCE: American Geriatrics Society, news release, Nov. 19, 2009)
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Depression

Mom's Depression May Worsen

Child's Asthma

Fatigue, forgetfulness could lead mothers to overlook needed care, study finds.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A mother's depression can worsen her child's asthma, U.S. researchers have found.

Their six-month study of 262 black mothers and their children found that children whose mothers had more depressive symptoms had more frequent asthma symptoms, while children of mothers with fewer depressive symptoms had less frequent asthma symptoms.

The Johns Hopkins Children's Center team focused on black mothers and children because black children are disproportionately affected by asthma. The study was released online in advance of publication in an upcoming print issue of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology.

"Even though our research was not set up to measure just how much a mom's depression increased the frequency of her child's symptoms, a clear pattern emerged in which the latter followed the earlier," senior investigator Kristin Riekert, a pediatric psychologist and co-director of the Johns Hopkins Adherence Research Center, said in a Hopkins news release.

While the degree of a mother's depression affected her child's asthma symptoms, the reverse wasn't true, the researchers found. This suggests that a mother's depression is an independent risk factor that can predict the severity of a child's asthma.

"Intuitively, it may seem that we're dealing with a chicken-egg situation, but our study suggests otherwise. The fact that mom's depression was not affected by how often her child had symptoms really caught us off guard, but it also suggested which factor comes first," Riekert said.

Because depression often involves fatigue, memory lapses and problems with concentration, it can impair a mother's ability to manage her child's asthma, which may require daily drug treatments and frequent doctor visits, the study authors noted.

"Mom is the one who must implement the doctor's recommendations for treatment and follow-up, and if she is depressed she can't do it well, so the child will suffer," study lead investigator Michiko Otsuki said in the news release.

More information

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(SOURCE: Johns Hopkins Children's Center, news release, Nov. 19, 2009)

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Depression

HealthDay

By Randy Dotinga

Monday, November 23, 2009

MONDAY, Nov. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Being depressed might take as many years off your life as smoking does, a new study suggests.

However, a combination of depression and anxiety appears to be better for longevity than just depression.

Researchers came to their conclusions after analyzing death records and a survey of more than 60,000 people. During the four years after the survey, the death rate was higher among those who'd appeared to be depressed, based on the survey findings, than among the others. The increase was about as high as that among smokers.

"Unlike smoking, we don't know how causal the association with depression is, but it does suggest that more attention should be paid to this link because the association persisted after adjusting for many other factors," lead researcher Dr. Robert Stewart, of Kings College London, said in a news release from the college.

The researchers also found that people who were depressed were more likely to die during the study period than those who were both depressed and anxious.

"It appears that we're talking about two risk groups here," Stewart said. "People with very high levels of anxiety symptoms may be naturally more vulnerable due to stress, for example through the effects stress has on cardiovascular outcomes. On the other hand, people who score very low on anxiety measures, i.e. those who deny any symptoms at all, may be people who also tend not to seek help for physical conditions or they may be people who tend to take risks. This would explain the higher mortality."

The findings fit with other research that suggests a link between mental and physical health, according to the researchers.

"The physical health of people with current or previous mental disorder needs a lot more attention than it gets at the moment," Stewart said.

The study was published in a recent issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry.

SOURCE: Kings College London, news release, November 2009

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Depression

Depression: Women Have a

Higher Chance of Suffering

Depression by Bishop

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According to statistics, approximately one in six women will experience depression compared with one in four men. While there are factors that can explain this difference, not all is what is seems...

Depression is more common in women than men. Issues unique to women such as hormone, biological and lifecycle factors may contribute to this statistic. For example, Researchers have shown that female hormones directly affect the chemistry in the brain which determines consequential moods and emotional responses. Postpartum depression, a more serious condition, may be triggered by the birth of a child although the condition probably existed before.

You many have heard of the "baby blues". This is a term commonly used to describe women with post natal depression. Often this is associated with the burden of responsibility of caring for a newborn child but could be more serious. Postpartum depression, a more serious condition, may be triggered by the birth of a child although the condition probably existed before. Often with this form of depression, women will have experienced depressive episodes before. The birth of a child may just be a trigger.

PMS or premenstrual syndrome, is another form of depression women experience and is often brought about by hormonal change. A more severe form of PMS called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), can also result. This typically occurs during ovulation or at the commencement of menstruation.

Another form of depression women suffer is associated with the onset of menopause. The reasons for this are not yet clear and studies are being carried out to assess the effects of estrogen on the brain and how this might lead to depressive illnesses.

Many argue that women also suffer additional stress in carrying out their role in the home. This might include such things as managing the household budget, raising children, preparing meals, cleaning the house, dealing with relationship issues and more. In addition to this, an increasing number of women are also holding down a job.

Finally, many women face the additional stresses of work and home responsibilities, caring for children and aging parents, abuse, poverty, and relationship strains. It remains unclear why some women faced with enormous challenges develop depression, while others with similar challenges do not.

So there are differences in the function of the women's bodies as well as external environmental influences that make their situation different from that of men.

Men often experience depression differently and often have different ways of dealing with the illness. They are more likely to acknowledge being tided, irritable, losing sleep or lacking in motivation. Women on the other hand are more likely to admit to feeling of sad, worthless or feelings of guilt.

Additionally, men are more likely to consume substances like drugs and alcohol than women. Often men will mask their problems by avoiding social situations and will spend more time on their careers. They are also more likely to become irritable, angry, aggressive and abusive than women.

So it is clear that when we look at the factors that influence depression, women experience many contributing factors that are different to men.

Finally, note of caution. Some researches argue that we should be careful with the data though. Men are more likely not to seek help for depression due to the perceived stigma that society often attaches (e.g. being weak, unable to come etc). So the data may be somewhat skewed.

The statistics show a higher incidence of depression amongst women than men. There are factors linked to depression that affect women differently than men and this could explain the data. However, men are less likely to seek help and this could be skewing the numbers.

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