Are you a teen and why are you depressed??
First of all, we need to understand What is depression?
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and home.
Why depression in teens increasing?
Some of the experts believe that people have raised their teens to have unrealistic expectations. Along with the messages from modern media sources that suggest that we should always feel good, they say many parents haven’t taught their kids the kind of coping skills they need to survive in chaotic times.
Causes
The following are the kind of depression teen faced:-
Brain chemistry. Neurotransmitters are naturally occurring brain chemicals that carry signals to other parts of your brain and body. When these chemicals are abnormal or impaired, the function of nerve receptors and nerve systems changes, leading to depression.
Hormones. Changes in the body’s balance of hormones may be involved in causing or triggering depression.
Inherited traits. Depression is more common in people whose blood relatives — such as a parent or grandparent — also have the condition.
Early childhood trauma. Traumatic events during childhood, such as physical or emotional abuse, or loss of a parent, may cause changes in the brain that make a person more susceptible to depression.
Learned patterns of negative thinking. Teen depression may be linked to.
learning to feel helpless — rather than learning to feel capable of finding solutions for life’s challenges.
Sadness is a natural part of the human experience. People may feel sad or depressed when a loved one passes away or when they’re going through a life challenge, such as a divorce or serious illness
It’s important to realize that feeling down at times is a normal part of life. Sad and upsetting events happen to everyone. But, if you’re feeling down or hopeless regularly, you could be dealing with depression.
Depression is considered a serious medical condition that can get worse without proper treatment. Those who seek treatment often see improvements in symptoms in just a few weeks.
How can they diagnose that you are depressed is
Moods
Appetite
Sleep pattern
Activity level
Thoughts
Depression is linked with your health too and some time also causes thyroid problems or a vitamin D deficiency.
Persistent depressive disorder
Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) used to be called dysthymia. It’s a milder, but chronic, form of depression.
For the diagnosis to be made, symptoms must last for at least 2 years. PDD can affect your life more than major depression because it lasts for a longer period.
It’s common for people with PDD to:
Lose interest in normal daily activities
Feel hopeless
Lack of productivity
Have low self-esteem
Depression can be treated successfully, but it’s important to stick to your treatment plan.
Treatment for depression
Living with depression can be difficult, but treatment can help improve your quality of life
these are the possible solution
Psychotherapy
Speaking to the doctor may lead you to get better day by day and learn how to forgive and forget things that hurt you most.
Exercise
Aim for 30 minutes of physical activity 3 to 5 days a week. Exercise can increase your body’s production of endorphins, which are hormones that improve your mood.
Avoid alcohol and drugs
Drinking or misusing drugs may make you feel better for a little bit. But in the long run, these substances can make depression and anxiety symptoms worse.
listening/Reading negative
In this period reading something sad or listening to sad music reminds you and never help full for you to forget
Take care of yourself
You can also improve symptoms of depression by taking care of yourself. This includes getting plenty of sleep, eating a healthy diet, avoiding negative people, and participating in enjoyable activities.
Sometimes depression doesn’t respond to medication. Your healthcare provider may recommend other treatment options if your symptoms don’t improve.
In last I just wanted to say F.E.A.R has two meaning
one is Forget Everything And Run
and the other is
Face Everything And Rise if you are going through depression and fight with this you will be successful one day.
