Depression

Depression is a disorder of mood that causes feelings of sadness and loss of interest.

Depression affects your feelings, thinking, and behavior and causes many emotional and physical problems.

Depression is a common and major medical illness.

Major incidents in life such as the loss of a job and losing your loved one causes depression.

Depression is an annoying problem and can last for several weeks months or years.

Symptoms and causes

The main symptoms of depression are:

• loss of energy
• disordered sleeping
• slowed movement
• restlessness
• difficulty in making decisions
• guilty feelings
• weight loss or gain
• a depressed mood
• a suicide attempt
• showing less interest in different activities
• feeling down

The main causes of depression are:

• long-term illness and health problems family history
• use of drugs and alcohol
• long-time use of medication
• personality
• stressful life events.

Treatment

The treatment of depression involves three main parts:

Support: by discussing the causes of depression with family members and thinking about possible solutions.

Psychotherapy: It is a good treatment for depressed people. one-to-one counseling and CBT means cognitive-behavioral therapy good for the treatment of depression.

Drug treatment: Using antidepressant medicine prescribed by the doctor is also helpful in depression condition. Mostly antidepressant medicine has many side effects. By the use of this medicine, a person may experience diarrhea, weight loss, nausea, constipation, and low blood sugar.

Some people use natural remedies for the treatment of depression such as herbal medicine, food and diet, and exercise.

Here are some popular Herbs and plants that are used for the treatment of depression:

Ginseng

• It is a plant that grows in mountain areas.
• It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
•  It makes the immune system better and prevents stress, anxiety, and depression.
• It also improves your mental health and saves you from sadness.

St john’s wort

• It is a flowering plant.
• This herbal remedy is used for the treatment of mental health problems.
• It is also helpful in anxiety conditions and sleep problems.
• It is a natural treatment for depression. you can use St John’s wort in the form of capsules and liquid.

Lavender

It is a flowering plant and has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. it is useful for the treatment of depression, insomnia, anxiety, and restlessness the flower and oil of Lavender are used in medicine making.

By taking lavender tea twice a day for two weeks to reduce the level of anxiety and depression.

Chamomile

It is a Daisy-like plant used as an herbal remedy. it is used to reduce stress and anxiety disorders.

Chamomile tea is made from dried chamomile flowers.

It has many health benefits it is used for reducing menstrual pain and helping you to fall asleep.

Food and diet

Sugary foods lead to many health problems that affect the mental health of young adults.

Here are some foods that help you to reduce depression (Fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy protein food):

• beans
• peas
• low-fat cheese
• beef
• yogurt poultry
• milk
• soya products
• cabbage
• Keri
• broccoli
• Brussels cabbage

These are all good for reducing depression.

Some fruits have antidepressant properties. These ones are apples, bananas, kiwi, grapefruit, and berries.