Depression is a Deadly but Curable illness

Depression is very common now a days and it is a very serious medical illness. It can lead to suicide if not treated well on time. It can occur in anyone, regardless of sex and age. Having negative thoughts low energy, Sadness hopeless and some time willingness to suicide are the major symptoms of depression.

The increasing ratio, globally enforces to get maximum information about depression and its symptoms and it's cure. This is a curable illness, but not negligible at all.

This disease needs time to be cured, but the symptoms of depression can be reduced by taking appropriate actions. Regular exercise, getting enough quality sleep, having a healthy diet and avoiding alcohol will help to reduce symptoms of depression.

Proper diagnosis and treatment can easily help to overcome with the depression. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, or you notice it in your friends and family members don’t ignore it. Help them out by immediately visiting your family physician or psychiatrist.

The illness is treatable, but if ignored, it might lead to suicide attempts. So never ignore it.

There are several researches available on the net regarding the statistics of depression and may vary. A person can have depression at any time. Depression is more commonly found in females as compared to males especially in pregnant woman.

Depression is treatable. Before any treatment, consult a health professional to have a thorough investigative evaluation that includes an interview, a physical examination and in some cases, a blood test might be done to make sure the depression is not due to any medical condition.

• Medication: Some medicines unbalance the Brain chemistry so that's why it is highly recommended to take the medicine with a proper doctor's prescription. Also, some people think that depression medicine is narcotics that is absolutely wrong. Antidepressants are recommended to balance one's Brain chemistry.

• Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy is used in mild depression patients and some relaxing, sleeping medicine might be prescribed according to the doctor's findings. These types of therapy need time some time need more than 10 sessions.

• ETC (Electroconvulsive) Therapy is given to the patients with extreme depression who have not responded to other treatments. A little electrical stimulation to the brain is given while the patient is under anesthesia. It has been used for decades, but no proper research is available, but still benefits the patients.

• Physical Exercises: 45 minutes of proper exercise will defiantly help to reduce the depression.

• Change of Place: It has been noticed that change of place or location for relaxation will help a lot especially in depression patients. Doctors also some time advises to do.