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Thursday 6 March 2014

WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE IN DEPRESSION

If you feel that you are depressed, you may wish to about your feelings with a family member or a close friend. Communication is one of the keys to early diagnosis and treatment If you feel someone else is depressed, talk to the person:

If you observe feelings of worthlessness, excessive guilt, hopelessness, or any suicidal thoughts, contact a health care provider immediately.

With mild or moderately severe symptoms of short duration (weeks), it may be reasonable to contact health-care provider for an appointment.
 It is often helpful to accompany a family member or friend to the medical office and offer support as needed.  If the person has severe symptoms, cannot care for himself or herself, or is threatening to harm himself or herself, seek.immediate treatment in a hospital emergency department.

EXAMS AND TESTS OF DEPRESSION


Depression may be associated with a number of other medical conditions or can be a side effect of various medications. For this reason, routine laboratory tests are often performed during the initial evaluation to rule out other - .noses of your symptoms. Occasionally, an X-ray, scan, or other imaging study may be needed.

TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION


Treatment may include supportive therapy, such as changes in lifestyle and behavior, psychotherapy, complementary therapies, and may often include medication. With treatment, your chances of recovery are quite good.

SElf-Care at Home

Once you are being treated for depression, you can make life style changes and choices that will help you through the Many times and may prevent depression from returning:

Don t isolate yourself. Take part in activities even when you may not want to. Such activity may actually make you feel better.
Talk with your friends and family and consider joining a support group. Communicating and discussing your feelings is an integral part of your treatment and will help with your recovery.


Apple helps in reducing depression. It contains minerals like phosphorus, potassium and is rich in vitamins. Add pieces of apple in milk with 1-2 tablespoon of honey and give it to the patient suffering from depression. Cardamom is also used in relieving stress and depression. It has a very pleasing odour which can soothe the nerves. You can prepare a tea by putting cardamom in it. 1 Another common herb used in treating depression is Brahmi. ft helps to relax the mind and bring it to a comfortable state. Its oil has a cooling and soothing effect on the mind

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