Depression
It’s alarming that the incidence of depression is increasing with teens and younger children today, as they are being more overwhelmed, more fragile and less resilient.
If left untreated, depression can be devastating for those who have it and their families.
There are many clinically-proven and safe homeopathic medicines to treat depression effectively. The effectiveness of homeopathy for depression has been validated in several clinical trials.
Most of us have felt sad or lost interest in our hobbies, friends or family at one or other day in our life. If you are feeling this way for more than two weeks, along with some trouble in eating, sleeping or affecting day-to-day activities, you may be suffering from a serious mental health condition called, major depressive disorder or clinical depression.
Depression does not have a single cause. Research suggests that a combination of genetic, environmental, biological, Traumatic or stressful life events and psychological factors can trigger depression.
The symptoms may vary from person to person, from mild to severe.
Feeling sad or ‘empty'
Loss of interest in favorite activities
Not being able to sleep, or sleeping too much
Feeling very tired and low
Feeling hopeless, irritable, aggressive outbursts, anxious, or guilty
Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems
Thoughts of death or suicide
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased cravings for food and weight gain
Though seen in any ages, from kids, teens to older patients, depression often starts in teens and adults, and, more common in women.
Some women may develop depression after their delivery (post-partum depression).
It's alarming that the incidence is increasing with teens and younger children today, being more fragile and less resilient.
Fortunately, with early detection and diagnosis, the treatment consisting of medications, psycho therapy and a combination of the two are effective for most people with depression. Longer-term maintenance treatment may be suggested to decrease the risk of future episodes.