Showing posts with label depression. Show all posts
Showing posts with label depression. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

12 Symptoms of Depression and How to Control them



M.M.M Ahmed, Editor, Proactive Personality Developer
Akber Bagh,New Malakpet,Hyderabad-India

* Low mood and inability to concentrate.

* Feeling sad and tired most of the time.

* Inability to enjoy things that initially used to bring pleasure.

* Irritability or anxiety.

* Withdrawal from family and friends.

* Weight loss or gain.

* Sleeping excessively.

* Thoughts of death or suicide.

* Pessimism or low self-esteem or feeling of guilt or worthlessness.

* Aches and pains with no medical causes.

* Not wanting to do anything or seeing anybody.

* Isolation and sensitivity to rejection.

* Depression leads to suicide, suicide leads to hell and that is the worst end.

How to Control Depression

* Believe in The Almighty, pray and hope for the best.

* Do social service to please the Almighty and feel better about yourself.

* Pursue whatever hobbies or pastimes that can bring you joy.

* Keep yourself busy as an idle brain is devil's workshop.

* Forget the bad people and remember the good people to keep you happy.

* Learn something that sparks your imagination and creativity.

* Laughter provides a mood boost, watch a comedy or read a funny book.

* Don't stay cooped up at home all day. Go to the park for a brisk walk and go for head and body massage.

* Have a lunch with friends to enjoy the life.

* Invite the loved ones to visit you and keep in touch over the phone.

* Forget the bad past and expect the bright future.

* Forgive others to be forgiven by the Almighty.

* Be realistic. Expecting too much leads to depression.

* Count the plus points of life not the minus points to be happy