Depression; Depressed mood for at least 2 weeks, loss of interest, as well as changes in body weight (anorexia, weight loss or overeating), changes in sleep habits (insomnia or sleeping too much, decrease in sleep continuity and quality), loss of energy or fatigue It is manifested by feelings of worthlessness or guilt, inability to concentrate or maintain attention, indecision, and recurrent thoughts of death. Along with all these, there is a decrease in occupational and social functionality and deterioration in interpersonal relationships.
What are the symptoms of depression?
Concentrating and maintaining attention is a very tiring effort for a depressed person. They cannot understand what they read and what others say to them. Conversation is a burden; They speak with slow and long pauses, using few words and in a monotonous voice. They lose interest in the things they normally enjoy. While they are unhappy, sad, and want to cry all day long, their appetite may be extremely reduced or greatly increased. While in need of sleep, some may suffer from intense insomnia. Fatigue and exhaustion are quite evident. They find themselves in feelings of worthlessness and guilt. The personal care of the depressed person also gets worse. Most importantly, the person thinks as if the situation he is in will never pass and he finds himself in despair.
Who is at higher risk of depression?
Depression; It usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 50. It has been reported that it is seen twice as often in women than in men. Its lifetime prevalence is around 12-25%.
Depression is associated with some structural features and changes in the brain. It is known that the incidence is higher in people who have depression problems in their families and those who have experiences of childhood neglect or abuse. Life-period events such as retirement, old age, and leaving work can also cause depression.
How is depression treatment?
In treatment; take medicine In addition to the treatment, individual psychotherapy is also recommended.
Complaints regress in most of the patients with drug treatment, but it should be noted that the treatment is long-term and the effects of the drugs may take a few weeks to appear. Psychotherapy can be chosen primarily in mild depression. Cognitive, behavioral treatments and psychotherapies that focus on interpersonal relationships are beneficial in depression.
Target in therapy; It is to enable the client to be aware of the negative thoughts he has made about himself and his life, and to provide a healthier perception, thoughts and skills instead of these thoughts that disrupt harmony. It can be said that the results of depression treatment are quite satisfactory.
For your questions about depression, you can consult the expert team of Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals. You can reach our expert team by using the contact form or by calling 444 0436.
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