Saturday, September 24, 2016

Models And Methods For Combating Depression

By James Lewis


While there are a number of people suffering from different mental and psychological issues, most are afraid to come forward. For example, individuals combating depression are often embarrassed for others to know how painful simply living life can be. As such, it is important to understand that depression is a state of low mood along with an aversion to activities which can have an effect on a person's overall well being.

These individuals can often feel restless, ashamed, angry, irritable, guilty, worthless, helpless, hopeless, empty, anxious or sad, at times without any stimuli which motivates one to do so. In addition, even activities which were once pleasurable can at times seem unbearable. People suffering from chronic clinical depression can also experience eating disorders, trouble concentrating, insomnia and memory loss over time.

While most often physical pain is minor compared to the emotional pain these individuals suffer, there is now medication which attacks multiple symptoms. While this is the case, there are other treatments such as counseling, meditation and movement which can also help people overcome a depressed state of mind. In most cases, those living with chronic aspects of the condition are still going to need to add some form of medication as most often this aspect is due to a chemical imbalance in the brain.

There are multiple causes of this condition, some which are more severe than others. Personality traits, environment and chemical imbalances in the brain are all noted causes of the condition. In any case, once diagnosed, it is important to follow any and all treatment plans in order to maintain a positive attitude and outlook on life. Otherwise, an individual could quickly succumb to a depressive state and attempt to harm or kill oneself without reason.

There are basically two forms of depression, clinical or chronic and episodic. While episodic depressed states can be normal based on life events, there are also others which are based on personality traits. Whereas, most often clinical or chronic conditions are based on a chemical brain imbalance due to drug abuse or inherit in ancestry.

Whether intentional or otherwise, many individuals suffering from this condition can come across as angry, crass and mean-spirited. In fact, some love to lash out at others because it makes one feel better about oneself. When in fact, the attitude and presentation of these negative emotions often have the exact opposite effect when it comes to dealing with others.

For example, those having lived through a difficult childhood whether due to abuse, divorce or neglect often blame parents for causing the illness. Whereas, individuals feeling parents did not pay enough attention during the early stages of life or paid more attention to siblings can also experience depression. One of the most common events which causes a person to react in this manner is childhood trauma such as physical or sexual abuse for which there has been no counseling or treatment over time.

A number of life changes and events can also effect behavior and mood. These include, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, career, finance, medical issues such as a terminal diagnosis, loss of loved ones, bullying, rape, social isolation, unrequited love and others. To overcome these obstacles, counseling, medication and support groups can often go along way in helping individuals heal and let go of the past while focusing on the future.




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