Effects Of Depression On The Human Body
Effects Of Depression On The Human Body
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Depression is a complex mental condition that affects over 264 million people across all age groups worldwide. From having frequent mood fluctuations to experiencing persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness
What is depression?
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While depression results from chemical imbalances in brain, there are many other potential causes for this complex and little understood heath condition. Knowing the symptoms of depression are essential to understanding
Causes and symptoms of depression
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Depression can have debilitating effects on body just as it affects the mind. Physical effects of this debilitating problem include constant feeling of fatigue, erratic sleep habits, loss of appetite, muscle pain, frequent headaches etc.
Physical Symptoms
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From sore muscles to frequent head aches, people with depression often complain of chronic body pain which can be debilitating and also contribute to other physical effects of depression.
Pain
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Depression is also said to cause stomach related problems, such as nausea, bloating, diarrhoea, or constipation. This could be because of a neurotransmitter called serotonin that is present in the brain and gut.
Gastrointestinal Symptoms
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Yes, it does. Depression can cause your immune system work less optimally, making one more prone to seasonal sicknesses like flu and cold. A weakened immune system takes longer for patient to get better.
Can depression affect your immune system?
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Sleep disorders are one of the most important and visible symptoms of depression. People who are depressed either struggle to fall sleep, or sleep too much. Then comes the problem of perpetual fatigue i.e no
Sleep Problems/Fatigue
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Depressed people are often under stress for a long period of time. While it’s surely not the only cause, stress is one of the biggest contributors to high blood pressure
Chronic stress, primarily has been linked to high blood pressure. This in turn, increases a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease like heart attack.
High Blood Pressure
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In addition to the body health effects of depression, patients also experience social effects of depressive mental state. The social effects of depression change how a person functions in the world and their relationship with others.
Social effects of Depression
13 major day to day things you do that can damage your brain.
13 major day to day things you do that can damage your brain.
1. Excessive sugar consumption
2. Skipping breakfast
3. Lack of sleep
4. Overeating
5. Smoking
6. Covering the Head While Sleeping
7. Working While Sick
9. Lack of socialisation
10. Alcohol consumption
11. Contaminated Chemicals and Pollution
12. Premature Stress
13. Lack of stimulating thoughts
How to train the mind to be healthy and active?
How to train the mind to be healthy and active?
Playing Games
Meditating
Eating specific items
Storytelling
Watch television sparingly
Exercising
Reading
Learning
Shaking up your routine
Sudden Death: What Can Be The Reason Behind It?
Sudden Death: What Can Be The Reason Behind It?
Sudden Death Symptoms
Pain or discomfort in the chest.
Palpitations of the heart
Arrhythmias (rapid or irregular heartbeats)
Experiencing unexplained wheezing
Breathlessness
Fainting or going
to faint
Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
Migrane के घरेलू उपाय | डॉक्टर की जरूरत नहीं। Home remedies for Migraine
Migrane के घरेलू उपाय डॉक्टर की जरूरत नहीं।
सिर दर्द के समय ठंडे पानी के पैक या ठंडे तौलिए को माथे और आँखों पर रखना राहत प्रदान कर सकता है।
ठंडे पानी का श्रृंगार:
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अदरक माइग्रेन के दर्द को कम करने में मदद कर सकता है। अदरक के ताजे रस को गर्म पानी में मिलाकर पीने से आराम मिल सकता है।
अदरक (Ginger):
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मेथी के पत्ते के पेस्ट को सिर पर लगाने से आराम मिल सकता है।
मेथी के पत्ते (Fenugreek Leaves):
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माइग्रेन के समय नारियल पानी का सेवन करना राहत प्रदान कर सकता है।
नारियल पानी (Coconut Water):
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ध्यान और प्राणायाम करने से चिंता कम होती है और शरीर को आराम मिलता है।
ध्यान और प्राणायाम (Meditation and Pranayama):
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स्वस्थ आहार खाना माइग्रेन के लक्षणों को कम करने में मदद कर सकता है। इसमें खासकर कॉफ़ीन, चॉकलेट, अधिक चीनी और नमक के सेवन से बचने का प्रयास करें।
सही खानपान (Healthy Diet):
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ध्वनि और रोशनी के बदलाव से माइग्रेन के दर्द को बढ़ सकता है, इसलिए स्थायी आवाज़ और रोशनी को पसंद करें।
स्थायी आवाज़ और रोशनी (Steady Sound and Lighting):
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पर्याप्त आराम लेना भी माइग्रेन के समय आराम प्रदान कर सकता है।
सही आराम (Adequate Rest):
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योग, व्यायाम और प्राकृतिक रूप से एक्सरसाइज करना भी दर्द को कम करने में मदद कर सकता है।
एक्सरसाइज (Exercise):
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लंबे समय तक स्क्रीन पर काम करने से बचें और आंखों को विश्राम दें।
सुखी आँखें (Resting Eyes):
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4 memory exercises to increase mental fitness
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Written By
Dr. Chandril Chugh
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