Depression

Condition, accompanied by a constant sense of apathy, anguish, anxiety, depression called, is now very common. And no wonder, because the reasons for this predostatochno: family problems, close the gap with humans, problems at work, etc.

With the advent of depression appear indifferent attitude towards reality, painful feelings of guilt, inability to obtain pleasure from life and a desire for solitude.

Depression divided into three types:

• -- Functional - have a mentally healthy people. There is rarely or periodically (about it and will deal more);
• -- Pathological - occurs in people with serious psychiatric violations;
• -- Imaginary - when humans think (and he wants to impress upon this very oneself and others) that he had depression. Approximately 50% of all cases of functional depression - is imaginary, seeming depression.

For reasons causing depression are divided into endogenous - when the cause of depression inside, not visible (like all of a person well, nobody died, not thrown) and exogenous - when there is a clear external cause.

Very good pronounced cyclical depression. Who is it connected with the seasons, from someone on the moon phases. And sometimes, over time, day or even a day of the week. Usually in the mornings depression manifests itself stronger. Winter is also often a cause of worsening depressed state. This is due to the decrease in the length of daylight hours and, consequently, the deterioration of mood. That is why in the southern latitudes of depression are far less prevalent than, say, in Europe or in Russia.

Everyone knows that salvation drowning - drowning the work themselves. This also applies to "sinking" in the life of brown. Psychologists believe that in such a situation, only the people can help themselves recover. Yes, yes, it is to recover, because depression - a disease which should be treated just like any other disease. Before flee to the psychoanalyst and ask him to write you a sleeping-pills, consider themselves to cope with this condition.

More sleeps.

Sung - the best medicine. As a rule, people in the depressed state, suffer insomnia, which further aggravates their condition. For the most useful and prolonged sleep well ventilated your bedroom and, if possible, leave a window open. This will ensure you have enough oxygen, respectively, the longer you wake Ave and cheerful. Please note that sleep on a high and soft pillows not only useful but also harmful. Try to keep yourself and your pillow was slightly above the level of sheets, because if the head during sleep is much higher body, blood brain is deteriorating, which could lead to headaches in the mornings.

Try not to stay alone.

Spend time in the society of others. Try to talk with them about things not related to depression. "Always help if shared with someone their feelings. Locate friends who love you, and tell them that you have in mind," - recommends Bonnie R. Strickland, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst . If you talk about your problems causes tears, did not deter them. "Tears have a relief, especially if you know, as crying," - adds Robert Jaffe, Ph.D., a family therapist from Sherman Oaks, California.

Have fun.

Your depression only worsen if you're at home and rambling handrit. Our advice is to leave home. No matter what you decide to do, just be something active. Go for a walk, ride a bicycle, visit friends , Read, play chess or loans with children. The American psychologists believe that TV viewing does not only contribute to a relaxed, but on the contrary, harms your-being, so better, for example, take a warm bath with foam, hold a night at the opera or the environment is noisy nightclub… Do what you need and enjoy it!

Do not take major decisions, such as relocation, change of work, divorce, not discussed the issue with close friends or relatives of those whom you trust. Try to postpone decisions on important questions until you do not sign out of depression. Now you can not really rely on its decisions. Postpone their acceptance until will not feel themselves better.

Start sports.

Studies show that people suffering from depression feel better if regularly engage in physical exercises. Overcoming gloom help exercises in the fresh air (jogging jogging, walking, swimming, cycling walks). If you're already running a regular physical exercise and are in good physical form, but the mental state of oppression, try "to deal with complete physical exhaustion - suggests Dr. Gessel. - This is a good way to defuse tensions." Subscribe to the gym or a swimming pool and, rather than the entire evening prorydat front of the TV, looking melodrama and plugged their experiences sweets, burn calories by engaging in Exercisers or swimming in the pool. As a result, instead of tears swollen eyes and you raise the weight to improve their figure, and this, agree, can not but rejoice.

Try to swim more.

At the thin end, more often simply take a shower because the water has a truly unique properties. It literally washes with your negative emotions. Besides washing the head with improved blood brain.

Live today.

Past evils powerless, they can not hit you, forget the defeat and resentment, not beredite wounds, not recall what has not returned. Do not even frighten a phantom of future troubles - only one future, and nasochinyat misfortunes can be a hundred, most of whom will never happen.

Do not overeat and not to abandon the food.

Follow a healthy balanced diet. Feasts have a boomerang effect. During the meal, you can be, and feel good, but with subsequent increases your waist for a few centimeters, and increase your depression. Go from house if necessary to overcome the desire to eat.

Many medicines, which we accept, can cause depression.

Depressive condition often accompanied by lack of appetite, increased sensitivity to smell and type of food, nausea and vomiting. Depressogennymi properties have the following drugs: reserpin, raunatin, guanetedin (oktadin), apressin, klofelin, metildofa (dopegit) - drugs used in hypertension. Therefore, if possible, refrain from receiving drugs.

Change the interior.

Surrounding a very light background affects the mental well-being. Therefore, try to surround themselves bright things change wallpaper and, in general, the maximum Change environment in which you are most of the day, at a bright and spacious.

Remember, we are masters of their mood! Main - ever want to part with her depression and vykinut of his life. It's really.