Depression is more than sadness or feeling depressed for a few days. A serious condition that can last months or even years, that’s depression. Studies have show that around 15 million Americans are affected by this illness each and every year. And yet, sadly, only about 1/3 of those people seek medical care. All too often people avoid recognizing or admitting that they suffer from depression because of the negative archetypes associated with mental illnesses. Depression is a progressive illness. Without treatment it will take over your life. People should pay attention to the signs.
Depression is caused by a variety of factors. These include the whole spectrum of genetic, biological, physical and emotional items. The day to day lives of the victim may even have a role. Stress and other negative influences have been known to contribute. It takes a lot of knowledge to address a complex issue like depression. The human mind is very complicated as well. To learn how the mind works, doctors and researches are studying it each day. It’s clear that it’s an imbalance of chemical compounds in the brain that creates depression. More about the way this process works is learned each day. The more we learn about depression the better we can treat it.
There are a variety of medications available to treat depression. Of course the market is full of ‘quick fix’ antidotes. Clinical tests to prove something really works in treating depression are required. There was a time in our history if you were afflicted by anything that was associated with mental illness you were thrown into a mental ward and lost in the system. It’s good to know that’s no longer the case. The anti-depressant Prozac first came into use in the USA in 1988. It was proven to work, and thus is still prescribed today even though it can have serious side effects.
A new class of anti-depressants has become widely used since then. Currently depression is being treated with SSRI or (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) such as Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, and Luvox. These have limited side effects and have been shown to work. There are also numerous natural herbal medications available on the market. The ingredient in St. John’s Wort extract, heperforin, is present in those that prove every bit as effective as anti-depressant drugs. If this ingredient is used in the proper strength it is effective. Research and information are your friends when it comes to the right medications for depression.
BY :Maleesha Kumari Natural Remedies , Natural Remedies for Anxiety , Aromatherapy Recipes
