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What does Depression look like?
Having a low mood swing is a normal part of life, but when emotions such as hopelessness and long-term sadness take hold of a person, this is when you may have depression. It can be more than just sadness in response to life’s struggles and setbacks. This can change how we think, feel, and function in our day-to-day activities. It can interfere with our ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and even enjoy life. Just trying to get through the day can be a lot to handle.
Clinical Depression can be assessed using various psychometric tools and is diagnosed after a prolonged state of sadness which is usually after 6 months and above. Meet with a mental health professional to know if you are going through clinical depression.
- By Ruth Josephine D J
Do you have signs of Depression?
Being unhappy isn’t the same as being depressed. Are you wondering if you might have depression. Here is a list of symptoms that can be associated with clinical depression.
Feeling of helplessness and hopelessness; Loss of interest in daily activities; Loss of appetite; Weight gain or loss; Insomnia; Loss of energy; Extreme anger or irritability; Reckless behaviour; Unable to concentrate or Shorter attention span; Feelings of guilt and worthlessness; Fatigue and pains in the body which cannot be normally explained.
If you are facing any of these symptoms and are worried about it, make sure to meet with a mental health profesional who can guide you accordingly. - By Ruth Josephine D J
Do you have to worry about being anxious?
Being anxious is an emotion or feeling where one experiences tension, nervousness, restlessness or worried thoughts accompanied with physical changes like increased blood pressure, heart race, sweating, etc.
Evolutionarily, anxiety is a normal and often a healthy emotion because if we didn’t face anxiety in certain necessary situations, we might not push ourselves to function better. For example during exams we need to be worried to do our best in preparation.
However, when a person regularly feels disproportionate levels of anxiety, it might become problematic where it begins to interfere with your performance, daily life and can even be diagnosed as a disorder. That’s when it’s wise to seek help and cope with it effectively.
Can Anxiety be treated?
Fortunately, with different techniques and methods one can control their anxiety. It’s always recommended to seek an expert/ therapist to help you overcome your anxiety in an effective manner. - By Rachna Ravindran
How to cope with stress?
The emotional and physical response you experience when you perceive an imbalance between demands placed on you and your response to it is stress. A threatening situation that causes stress is called a stressor. We feel so not at ease during stressful times because a stressor can induce a cascade of biochemical reactions in the body. Chronic stress can lead to severe psychological concerns. The following are tips to feel better during times of stress.
Social support : Talking to your close friends or family members can make you feel better in times of stress.
Positive Self Talk : Talking to oneself in an encouraging manner can boost our morale.
Expressive Writing : Writing down what you feel will reduce the intensity of emotions and help you cope with the negative feelings and thoughts.
Exercise : Regular exercising will increase blood circulation and release endorphins which is a feel good hormone that keeps one energised throughout the day.
Diaphragmatic Breathing : Also known as abdominal breathing, the process of taking in and exhaling deep breaths which involves the stomach, abdominal muscle and the diaphragm.
- By Mummareddy Tapawini
Do you feel that you may be suffering from Phobias?
Having an irrational and excessive fear of any object or situation can be a Phobia. A few symptoms of phobias are Breathlessness, Dizziness, trembling, Increased heart rate, Fear of dying, Nausea, Preoccupation with the feared object, A sense of unreality.
Some of the most common phobias are:
Agoraphobia- the fear of being trapped in an inescapable place or situation. Sometimes this fear can become so pervasive and overwhelming that the individual even fears to leave their home.
Specific phobias- the fear of any particular object such as snakes, spiders, dogs heights, darkness, etc.
Social phobias- the fear of social situations such as public speaking, fear to perform any task in front of other people or fear of being publicly embarrassed.
If you face any of the symptoms, getting help from a mental health professional is recommended. - By Ruth Josephine D J
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not being overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. An awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment without being judgmental.
One can practice mindfulness in different ways-
1. While being seated, walking, standing, or even while moving
2.Taking Short pauses in our everyday life
3.It can also be merged with other activities such as meditation, yoga or stretching.
Some of the mindfulness based interventions are –
Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
Dialectical Behaviour therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT)
- By Rachna Ravindran
How can Mindfulness help you?
Mindfulness is said to be a quality that everyone already possesses and we just have to learn how to access it.
Stress Reduction
Increase our attention
Enhancement of performance
Gaining insight and awareness through observation of our own mind
The clinical value of mindfulness interventions has been demonstrated for many psychological difficulties, including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, substance abuse, insomnia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. - By Rachna Ravindran
Why do we feel suicidal?
Suicidal behaviour refers to talking about or taking actions related to ending one’s own life. It can be a symptom of underlying problems. We cannot see people’s suicidal thoughts but they show them through warning signs. Those signs can include aggressive behaviour, dramatic mood swings, social withdrawal etc. There are psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse or OCD that contribute to suicidal tendencies. There can also be medical reasons, physical problems or social reasons such as societal influence or stigma for underprivileged sections which could also be contributing factors.
Can we overcome suicidal thoughts?
Yes, the first step is to ask for help. A combination of good social relations and psychotherapy will be efficient in treating suicidal thoughts. Creating awareness about suicides plays a major role in helping people with suicidal thoughts. It is always preferable or advisable to consult a therapist to prevent suicidal tendency.
- By Laxmi Swaraj Guduru
How to overcome Suicidal tendencies?
Suicidal thoughts can be very hard to overcome, but below are a few tips that our group of mental health professionals recommend to overcome the flow of these suicidal thought patterns-
Incase you are in a dangerous situation or environment the first thing to do is to get yourself out of there.
Calm down and try to focus on your breathing, being mindful and slowing down your breathing can help regain control over yourself.
Visualization, regaining control over your senses and using muscle relaxation techniques can also help calm yourself down.
Always remind yourself that the bad times will surely pass and let time heal your troubles.
The final and the most important thing is to reach out for help.
Here on JoeSpot we are a group of professionals who are equipped to deal with such concerns. Reach out to us so we would be able to help you overcome your hurdles in life. - By Ruth Josephine D J
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