Depression

ayoe — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:18:08 +0000

What is depression?

Depressive disorder is a disease that affects the body, mood and thinking, of conceiving reality. It affects the normal cycle of sleep-wake and feeding. It alters the vision of how you value yourself (self esteem), and the way you think.

It is important to clarify that a depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood, which can be considered a normal reaction to a negative event (loss of a loved one, divorce, etc). However, if this state is prolonged in time or your symptoms worsen, impeding the proper development of everyday life, it can become a depressive disorder, hence the importance of the person to receive appropriate treatment.

Symptoms

These are the main symptoms of depressive disorder:

The person loses interest in almost all usual activities, and in which before had caused him pleasure.
Rather sad, hopeless, discouraged. Often uses expressions like ‘I’m inside a hole, “” I think I hit bottom. ”

There are eating disorders, usually decreased, along with a significant weight loss. Other people show an increased appetite or food intake, although there is no appetite and weight, and common sleep disorders, difficulty falling asleep, interrupted sleep, too much sleep (hypersomnia).

The psychomotor aspect undergoes changes: the person may have episodes of agitation, inability to stay quiet bursts of complaints or cries.
At the other extreme there is what is called “psychomotor slowing”, which translates into very slow to speak and slow body movements.

The person experiences a constant fatigue, even the smallest task can seem a difficult or impossible to achieve.

Then there is a feeling of worthlessness. The individual believes that everything has gone wrong, but remember their mistakes magnified. It complains even minute details, and searches the environment for signs that reinforce the idea that he is worthless.

There are feelings of guilt, also exaggerated, about past or present situations.Often the person has difficulty concentrating and making decisions that would cost or remember things past.

We present constant thoughts about death, which even lead to suicidal thoughts develop. Although you may feel afraid to die, yet to be convinced that he and others would be better if they died.

We also have symptoms such as frequent crying, feelings of anxiety, irritability, bad temper, excessive preoccupation with one’s physical health, panic attacks and phobias

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How to fight stress

Anna May Shimaru — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:10:42 +0000

The experts give some simple tips to combat stress and avoid its harmful effects. Scientists say that stress in aging plays a very important role. Apart from the impacts of job stress that has many negative connotations in both the affected and the companies themselves.

For stress must bring some changes in lifestyle. Here are some tips that may act “preventive”
1. Reduce the amount of coffee or caffeine you drink.
Some studies have shown that caffeine can increase levels of stress hormones, and this increase may last throughout the day and at the time of going to sleep.

2. Take a healthy diet.
Avoid heavy meals rich in fats. Enter in your diet: fruits, vegetables, yogurt, antioxidant foods … apart from huge health benefits, strengthen its defenses to fight against stress.

3. Not recreate the symptoms of stress.
Do not fall into the trap of complacency with their fatigue, lack of energy, anxiety, or concerns you alcohol, sedatives, stimulants, nicotine or other substances. Worsen the symptoms of stress in the long run.

4. Consult your physician dietary supplements.
Not everyone is under stress need supplemental vitamins and minerals. Take a look at your diet and ask your doctor if really benefits from nutritional supplements you take.

5. Take a good breakfast.
Do not go to work without eating anything. Try taking a great breakfast. A day of intense work in your workday requires energy and amplify your stress if you do not have enough “fuel”.

6. Drink water.
Two liters of water is the recommended amount. Try to maintain a healthy hydration having water available in your desk, your wallet, etc.. Drink a sip of water when he gets nervous or under stress, can be a healthy practice that could help resist coffee or foods high in calories and fat.

7. Make your dream a priority.
Sleep is essential to rejuvenate each day. Sleepy, will relaunch the stress much more easily. Prioritize your sleep over social events or work at home.

8. Do not fall into the denial
If you experienced serious physical or psychological symptoms .. just say no “is due to stress.” The best way to detect and diagnose a problem is in early stages when it is most treatable and extended easily and can be fought. Do not let your stressful life blind awareness of what your body tells you.

9. Walk something every day
If you do not have time for a workout, simply contact a walk. If only 10 or 15 minutes every day can help your head and improve your mood. It must integrate the activity of walking on their agenda and lifestyle. Take every opportunity to walk outdoors to take over the day.

10. Health checkups
Make your checks and medical checks in advance.

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