Thursday, March 25, 2010

Depression- How to Cope with it, Depression- is it the Most Challenging Vice We Are Facing Modern Times




Depression: This is a very very common problem in our life in modern days. Every one of us have been depressed in some times of our lives. In fact, it is spreading like an epidemic.

What are the causes of depression:

* Nuclear Families- Husband wife one child ( may be a doggy sometimes). There are no buffers within family ( grandfather/ grandmother/uncle/aunt/ other cousins) like it was in older days.

* Broken Families- Number of broken marriages and divorces on the rise alarmingly. All these broken relationship leads to depression. Separation of parents causes severe stress and depression to the off-springs.

* Rat Race- A bit of rat race is going on every aspect of our life. All of us want to be no. 1 and also want our children to be no. 1 which is physically impossible.

* Pressure to Deliver and become Successful in life- if fulfilled, well and good; if not- again depression.

What does depression lead to:

* Loss of energy, lack of desire to work, loss of interest in life.

* Several psychological and functional problem.

* In extreme cases, it may lead to suicide also.

What can be the remedy from depression:

* One have to be practical in their approach towards life. Everyone can't be a genius and it is also not possible to become successful in every aspects of life.

* Live in joy and happiness. Listening music or watching movies or getting involved in some sort of sports may help.

* Regular exercises like Yoga or meditation may help.

* Going out for a short trip whenever there is some time is a very good diversion.

* Keep yourself engaged in some social work. Regular interaction with friends and relatives is very good for social bonding.

* If nothing works, then one should seek professional help like counselling.



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