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Depression

MEANING


Depression is a psychological disorder in which people feel distressed or sad for a prolonged period of time. Everyone feels sad sometimes; however, when this sadness lasts over a considerable span of time and affects daily life, it is termed as depression.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

  • A person suffering from depression might suffer from reduced sleep and chronic fatigue all day.
  • Anxiety levels also shoot up in such a person.
  • Some people might display too much pathos and depict an emotional nature that is unlike them.
  • They might also become extremely temperamental and react aggressively upon minor provocation.
  • Patients of depression also display lack of interest in socializing and fail to concentrate.
  • The power of decision making reduces considerably. There is also a feeling of loneliness and despair.
CAUSES

  • In some families, depression seems to occur generation after generation.
  • Pessimistic people, who suffer from a low self-esteem, are easily overwhelmed by stress and are prone to depression.
  • Medical illness like heart attack, Parkinson's disease, cancer or hormonal disorders can cause depression.
  • A serious personal loss, financial problem, difficult relationship or any stressful change in life pattern can trigger a depressive episode.
YOGIC MANAGEMENT

  • Yogasanas help to raise awareness level and this benefits a person emotionally and physically. While moving to different postures, pay attention to how the muscles and limbs react.
  • Breathing is critical to yoga. Each inhalation should expand both the chest and belly. Make sure your breathing remains consistent.
  • Focus your attention on correct balance, form and breathing while practicing yogic postures.

Practicing following asanas can be help to cure depression:

Yoga is perhaps an ideal solution for treating the condition as it helps in regulating breathing and revitalizing both the mind and the body. Join our Yoga Classes and feel the difference in your life.

HOME REMEDIES

  • Eat nuts and cheese along with a spoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water.Eat lots of pumpkin seeds.
  • Blanch five to seven rosemary leaves in a cup of boiling water and add honey to it. Wait for three minutes and then drink it.
  • Get into a warm bath with lots of salt and then rest.
  • Warm some avocado leaves and put them on your forehead.

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AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

  • Combine 5 parts Shatavari, 3 parts Jatamansi, 3 parts Brahmi and 5 parts Guduchi. Take 1/2 tsp of this mixture daily with warm water.
  • Put 3 drops of Brahmi oil into each nostril twice a day and rub it on the sides of your feet before going to bed.
  • Mix 1/2 tsp Brahmi, 1/2 tsp Vacha, 1/2 tsp Jatamansi and 1 tsp Shankhapushpi. Take ¼ tsp of this mixture with half cup warm water thrice a day.
  • Soak 1 tsp of Dashamoola herb in a cup of hot water and drink it twice a day. You can also make tea from equal proportions of Brahmi and Ashivagandha and drink this tea twice daily.

Ayurveda says vitiation of doshas is the root cause of a disease. Know how you can balance your Dosha through FREE Dosha Analysis .

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CONCLUSION

A person suffering from depression must adhere to a healthy diet. To get rid of pessimism, a person must concentrate on something that interests him. Ayurvedic and yogic methods of treating depression are natural, gentle and effective.


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