Thursday 29 September 2016

Combating Depression With Different Methods And Models

By James Lewis


Large numbers of people live with mental illness on a daily basis. Most often, these conditions are related to anxiety. However, there are also more severe cases such as bipolar and borderline personality disorders in which combating depression is required to overcome symptoms. Otherwise, the condition can have a negative effect on the individual and loved ones.

These individuals can often feel restless, ashamed, angry, irritable, guilty, worthless, helpless, hopeless, empty, anxious or sad, at times without any stimuli which motivates one to do so. In addition, even activities which were once pleasurable can at times seem unbearable. People suffering from chronic clinical depression can also experience eating disorders, trouble concentrating, insomnia and memory loss over time.

While physical pain is often less noticeable than mental anguish, there are also some instances in which individuals suffering these type conditions can also various forms of physical pain. Whether migraines, back pain or muscle spasms, there has been a great deal of research which shows that those living with these conditions can also experience associated pain and discomfort.

Whether caused by inherit personality traits, environment or a chemical brain imbalance, it is important that those suffering get the help needed as soon as possible. For, if the condition goes untreated for long periods of time, it can become more difficult to treat. In addition, anyone suffering from mental illness need be evaluated to assure there is no danger to oneself or others due to the illness.

There are basically two forms of depression, clinical or chronic and episodic. While episodic depressed states can be normal based on life events, there are also others which are based on personality traits. Whereas, most often clinical or chronic conditions are based on a chemical brain imbalance due to drug abuse or inherit in ancestry.

The illness can also effect how an individual gets along with others. Parents are especially vulnerable, especially those whom have gone through divorce, have put children up for adoption, or have been absent during childhood. For, often those suffering believe these life events were the direct cause of the condition.

Individuals having lived through a difficult childhood, veterans and senior citizens are often most likely to experience chronic levels. Whether blaming parents for separation at a young age, divorce, being absent due to jail time or other factors, many children often blame parents as being the cause of the condition. Children who were left feeling lonely or unattended while parents paid attention to siblings can also show signs of episodic or chronic anxiety and depression. Whereas, senior citizens can often become depressed when experiencing signs of memory loss or senility.

A number of life changes and events can also effect behavior and mood. These include, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, career, finance, medical issues such as a terminal diagnosis, loss of loved ones, bullying, rape, social isolation, unrequited love and others. To overcome these obstacles, counseling, medication and support groups can often go along way in helping individuals heal and let go of the past while focusing on the future.




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