Not enjoying life anymore, unhappiness, bursting into tears for no reason, low energy... If you have these symptoms, you may be depressed. Getting rid of this disorder, which reduces people's quality of life and expectations from life, is possible with the efforts you make during the day... Expert Psychologist Seliyha Doşır made suggestions for symptoms of depression and coping with depression.
These Symptoms Are Harbingers of Depression
Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent unhappiness and loss of interest. It is also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression. It affects the way you feel, think and behave, and can lead to a wide range of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing your normal daily activities and sometimes feel like life is not worth living. More than an epidemic of boredom, depression is not a weakness and you cannot simply“get rid of” it. Depression may require medium-long term treatment.
Symptoms of depression are as follows;
- Unhappiness, bursting into tears, feelings of emptiness or hopelessness,
- Outbursts of anger, sensitivity, or frustration even over minor matters,
- Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies, or sports,
- Loss of sleep or Sleep disorders such as sleeping too much,
- Fatigue or lack of energy that requires additional effort even in small tasks,
- Changes in appetite; often decreased appetite and weight loss, but in some people increased appetite and weight gain,
- Anxiety, agitation or restlessness,
- Slowed thinking, speech or body movements,
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt,
- Focusing on past mistakes or blaming yourself for things that are not your responsibility,
- Having trouble thinking, concentrating, making wrong decisions and remembering everyday things,
- Frequent and recurring suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts,
- Unexplained physical problems such as back pain or headaches,
Do not get caught up in negative emotions during the healing process
Dep Reef symptoms should not be confused with personality traits. Depressive symptoms are temporary and do not mean that your character has changedor that “you are no longer the same person as you used to be”. The loss of function you experience in depression does not mean "incompetence". Just like you cannot walk when you have a broken foot, you have difficulty doing certain things when you are depressed. There may be fluctuations during the healing process. From time to time, an increase in depressive symptoms, changes in mood, and old unrealistic thoughts may be observed. Remember that this process is a part of the recovery period and distance yourself from negative thoughts such as "I'll be the same as before, I'm going back to square one". Otherwise, such interpretations may prolong the duration of temporary depressive feelings.
To Get Rid of Depression…
Spend more time with your relatives, especially your family.
/> Express your feelings, consider your own feelings and needs as much as you care about what other people feel.
Remember the cycle of depression, in depression, the person often does not want to do anything, has the desire to sleep and does not enjoy the things he does. If you sit at home, do nothing, and wait for the symptoms to come to you, you can increase the level of depression. For this reason, continue your activities as much as possible even if you do not enjoy such situations.
Do not focus on the past, do not dwell on past mistakes and approach the problem-oriented.
Increase positive emotional expressions. Do not avoid expressing your negative feelings and thoughts in the appropriate amount, at the appropriate time and place. Remember that appropriate expression and active behavior displayed on time will prevent accumulation and small aftershocks will prevent a major earthquake. There may be fluctuations during the recovery process, and depressive symptoms may increase from time to time. Consider this normal.
It is important for family members to spend time together. Spending time can be achieved with a small activity at home or with activities outside the home.
Regular walks outdoors every other day have the same therapeutic effect as antidepressants. Remember that you did two things. You can gradually increase your pace and walking time.
Take on responsibilities at home to reduce the time you spend in bed and increase your movement.
Be careful to sleep in a way that benefits from daylight. Going to bed late and waking up late is itself a factor that perpetuates depression. Get used to going to bed early and waking up early.
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