CURE WITH HOME REMEDIES FOR DEPRESSION

It has become so common to hear that one is feeling depressed or moody. Infact one is even ready to acknowledge and talk about it in the open. Trying to bring a person who is sad or depressed back to normal is really hard work, but also leaving them alone to cope up with their depression would not be advisable, as they are vulnerable and can do anything to hurt themselves. I’m sure we all have heard of a number of suicide cases, especially due to depression. It is not wrong to feel pain, disappointment or sadness accompanied by anger, guilt or anxiety that come from a loss or trauma, as we all go through such feelings, however, what I call as unhealthy depression would be when the individual is unable to function in any one or more areas of life, such as work or relationships due to these feelings.

Depression may be referred to a state of sadness or unhappiness, or a low down feeling that may last only for a few hours or even days. A depressed mood is generally associated with grief or a loss. A job loss, break-up, divorce, loss of a loved one, marriage, divorce etc. anything could trigger a depressed mood. Financial difficulties, domestic violence, or even the inability to express one’s feeling and a feeling of not being accepted can lead to sadness or grief. Depression gives the signal that it is time for some change or action in one’s life and if the individual is not ready for this change and instead holds on to their grief’s and negative feelings for weeks and months, it requires professional help soon.

Some of the causes of depression are: genetic factors, biochemical factors, for example, individuals with too little or too much of brain chemicals, and also different sleep patterns and certain medications. Psychological factors, as with persons with different traits- worrying, negative thoughts, low self esteem. Some of the environmental factors causing depression are a financial loss, major illness or a difficult relationship.

A few symptoms of depression are: loss of appetite or weight changes, fatigue and loss of energy, insomnia or oversleeping, loss of interest in hobbies, social activities, inability to focus, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, outburst of anger and physical symptoms including headaches, backache, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and aching joints.

Below are given some of the home remedies that can uplift your mood: Eat an apple with some milk and honey. In a cup of boiling water add some rose petals with sugar and drink this whenever you feel depresses. Cashew nuts are extremely beneficial in treating depresion. A well balanced diet is very important. Try a little garlic therapy as it is good when you’re feeling down. Eat chicken and spinach and enough of omega-3 fatty acids to ensure the brain are at the healthiest, as a healthy brain is less likely to become seriously depressed. Rest and relaxation, plenty of sleep, exercise, happy thoughts and laughing are good ways of fighting depression.