Saturday, 28 May 2022

Tap into your spirituality


Religion can be an impactful source of support for many people dealing with depression, but there is no need to join a church, synagogue or mosque unless you wish to. Simple daily routine such as meditation or adding to a list of thing you are grateful can help you lift your mood and overall well being.

My dear readers have you done any meditation in your life?

Learn how to stop negative thoughts

Depression doesnt just make you feel bad, it can also cause you to think more negatively. Changing those negative thoughts, however can improve your mood.

Dear reader whats your take on this??

Improve your sleep hygiene

 Sleep and mood are intimately related. It was found that 80% of people with major depression disorder experience sleep disturbance.

You might just feel you can not fall asleep or perhaps struggle to get out of bed because you feel exhausted all the time.

Good sleep hygiene could be a key to improving the quality and quantity of your sleep. Turn off electronics an hour before you get in bed. Use dim lights to read a book or engage in any relaxing activities. 


Dear readers what  is your routine before you sleep ??

Thursday, 26 May 2022

Reduce your stress

 When a person is under stress, the body produces more of a hormone called cortisol. This is a good thing because it helps you to cope with whatever is causing the stress in your life.However it can cause many problems in your life including depression.

Dear reader what do you normally do to reduce stress?

Overcoming depression


 BUILD A SUPPORT NETWORK 

One of the most important things you can do to help yourself with depression other than medication and therapy--- is to develop strong social support.

Knowing you can count on supportive loved ones to help  can go a long way towards improving your depression. 

My viewers do you find support groups beneficial when overcoming depression?

Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Telling our stories

My beloved readers, please share with us what sometimes lead you to depression or what causes you to go through depression?



Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Causes of depression in teens

Having went through the symptoms of teens depression..the below picture has causes of teen depression that some of us were not aware of. .

What are your views dear readers?Were you aware of this causes in teenagers?

Sunday, 22 May 2022

Saturday, 21 May 2022

Depression in men

 Lots of men struggle with depression throughout their lives and it can impact on them in many ways.Some men struggle to talk about their feelings or reach out for help.

Causes of depression in men

1.GENETIC FACTORS-Men with a family history of depression may be more likely to develop it than those whose famalily members do not havr.

2.ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS-Financial problems, loss of a loved one, difficult reltipnships, major life changes, work problems or any stressful situation may trigger depression in some men.

3.ILLNESS-Depression can occur with other serious medical illnesses such as diabetes, cancer,heart disease and many more.

4.ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION-Depression in men is often often associated with excessive alcohol consumption.Excessive drinking can lead to problems in your relationships and working life.

Anything to add on this dear readers?

Causes of depression in women


Women experience depression at much higher rates than men. This gender disparity may be explained by a number of social, biological and hormonal factors that are specific to women.

1.PREMENSTRUAL PROBLEMS-Hormonal fuctuations during the menstrual cycle may lead to depression. 

2.PREGNANCY AND INFERTILITY-Many hormonal changes that occur during pregnacy can contribute to depression as miscarriage, unwanted pregnancy and infertility.

3.PPSTPARTUM DEPRESSION-It is not uncommon for new mothers  to experience the "baby blues".This condition is influenced by the hormonal fluctuations. 

4.MENOPAUSE AND PERIMENOPAUSE-Women may be increased risk for depression during perimenopause leading to menopause when reproductive hormone rapidly fluctuate.

And there are many more but just choose to write about this ones which separates men from women.

Dear readers do you now agree that women do go throgh depression than men???

Tuesday, 17 May 2022

Depression and gender

 Before getting deep into depression and gender, Dear reader were you aware that women more than men go through depression a lot???

Dear 

Friday, 13 May 2022

Alcohol and drugs


Drowning your sorrows with alcohol is also not recommended. Alcohol affects the chemistry of the brain, which increases the risk of depression. 

When life gets really tough, some people try to cope by drinking too much alcohol or taking drugs. This can results in a spiral of depression.




Saturday, 7 May 2022

How depression can affect relationships


Depression can make it difficult to maintain supportive and fulfiling relationships.

If your partner is going through depression, they may be so overwhelmed by their symptoms that finding the energy to communicate feels impossible.

And in turn, the person facing depression may begin to feel like a burden. They may be aware of the effects their depression is having on their relationships but feel powerless to do anything about it. This can make them feel guilty and even lower their self-esteem even more.

Have you ever engaged with someone who had depression and how did your relationship work if so??

Wednesday, 4 May 2022

Abuse


Having learnt what depression is, explosure to abuse has been consistently shown to increase the odds of depression. Physical, emotional and sexual abuse are all related to an elevated risk of depression and anxiety disorders in adulthood.

I believe when being abused the chances of dodging depression are very slim....What are your views dear readers?

Tap into your spirituality

Religion can be an impactful source of support for many people dealing with depression, but there is no need to join a church, synagogue or ...