Blame
it on our stressful life, easy accessibility to too much reading
material on the Internet and otherwise that discuss mental frailties at
length, or simply the 'celebrity effect', but being down in the dumps
seems to be the rage with a sizeable number of urban folk.
According to sources, a social gathering these days is more than just catching up, as people openly speak about their apparent depressed state of mind and offer medical aid to each other — in the form of anti-depressants or happy pills as they are popularly known as — if you need it. And while increasing incidences of depression worldwide, owing to various reasons, make it pertinent to spread awareness about its symptoms and cure, misinterpretation and medicalization of normal emotions may make things worse. Experts help BT unravel the curious case of being sad... Psychiatrist Dr Yesheswini Kamaraju said, "It is a welcome sign that the stigma about depression and other more serious mental disorders is finally breaking, and people are becoming more articulate about their symptoms and remedies. But what's crucial here is the appropriate measurement of the functional impact of depression on the individual.
Diagnosis differs from person to person, depending on the intensity of the ailment and other factors. Misconceptions regarding depression cannot be ruled out, as a simple emotion like angst may be misinterpreted, hence professional help should be taken before reaching a conclusion." Thyroid problems, anaemia and exhaustion may at times lead to mental unrest, while biological differences could predispose women to depression, she explains. "Support from family and psychological therapies become crucial in such cases," she adds. Giving more insight to this, psycho-therapist Tasneem Nakhoda says, "There is a difference between a clinical case of depression and a self-diagnosed one. One should not relate everyday emotions like anxiety or sadness to depression. At times, the term depression is casually used or misunderstood. Seeking professional help early on helps an individual to effectively deal with the condition."
Depression is experienced by people in rural areas too, but due to a lack of awareness, they may not be able to express themselves. If not comprehended properly, over exposure to knowledge through media or books may also have a repulsive impact on public intellect. Apart from the patient himself or herself, excessive anxiety or restlessness may also have a ripple-effect on those dealing with the person, be it family members or friends. In order to maintain a healthy emotional balance, one must keep a check on their sedentary lifestyle and find ways to unwind and stay active, she concludes.
According to sources, a social gathering these days is more than just catching up, as people openly speak about their apparent depressed state of mind and offer medical aid to each other — in the form of anti-depressants or happy pills as they are popularly known as — if you need it. And while increasing incidences of depression worldwide, owing to various reasons, make it pertinent to spread awareness about its symptoms and cure, misinterpretation and medicalization of normal emotions may make things worse. Experts help BT unravel the curious case of being sad... Psychiatrist Dr Yesheswini Kamaraju said, "It is a welcome sign that the stigma about depression and other more serious mental disorders is finally breaking, and people are becoming more articulate about their symptoms and remedies. But what's crucial here is the appropriate measurement of the functional impact of depression on the individual.
Diagnosis differs from person to person, depending on the intensity of the ailment and other factors. Misconceptions regarding depression cannot be ruled out, as a simple emotion like angst may be misinterpreted, hence professional help should be taken before reaching a conclusion." Thyroid problems, anaemia and exhaustion may at times lead to mental unrest, while biological differences could predispose women to depression, she explains. "Support from family and psychological therapies become crucial in such cases," she adds. Giving more insight to this, psycho-therapist Tasneem Nakhoda says, "There is a difference between a clinical case of depression and a self-diagnosed one. One should not relate everyday emotions like anxiety or sadness to depression. At times, the term depression is casually used or misunderstood. Seeking professional help early on helps an individual to effectively deal with the condition."
Depression is experienced by people in rural areas too, but due to a lack of awareness, they may not be able to express themselves. If not comprehended properly, over exposure to knowledge through media or books may also have a repulsive impact on public intellect. Apart from the patient himself or herself, excessive anxiety or restlessness may also have a ripple-effect on those dealing with the person, be it family members or friends. In order to maintain a healthy emotional balance, one must keep a check on their sedentary lifestyle and find ways to unwind and stay active, she concludes.
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