Depression – How To Identify It And Cope With It

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According to the World Health Organisation Suicide Rate report, India recorded the most number of deaths by suicide in the world with 220,481 deaths.

What is Depression?

Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder.
It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.
To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks.

Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood
Feelings of hopelessness, or pessimism
Irritability
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities
Decreased energy or fatigue
Aches or pains, headaches, cramps.
Appetite and/or weight changes
Digestive problems without a clear physical cause and/or that do not ease even with treatment.
Moving or talking more slowly
Feeling restless or having trouble sitting still
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Difficulty sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts

Aspirants for various competitive exams face challenges, pressures and anxieties that can cause them to feel overwhelmed.
They might feel homesick in a new city.
Often for the first time in their lives, they are living on their own
No bonds on sleep schedules, the foods they choose to eat and how much time they spend on activities such as social media.
They’re adapting to new schedules and workloads, adjusting to life with roommates, and figuring out how to belong.
Money and intimate relationships also can serve as major sources of stress.
Dealing with these changes can trigger or unmask depression

Consult a professional Mental health doctor
Or
Psychiatrist
Their education and clinical training equip them to understand and to evaluate medical and psychological data, to make a diagnosis, and to work with patients to develop treatment plans.