Get Rid from Depression

My action plan is about depression. Depression is a serious but treatable disorder that affects
millions of people, from young to old and from all walks of life. It gets in the way of everyday
life, causing tremendous pain, hurting not just those suffering from it but also impacting
everyone around them. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in
activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can
decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home.

Causes
The causes of depression are not fully understood and may not be down to a single source.
Depression is likely to be due to a complex combination of factors that include:

 genetics
 biological - changes in neurotransmitter levels
 environmental
 psychological and social (psychosocial)

Some people are at higher risk of depression than others; risk factors include:

 Life events: These include bereavement, divorce, work issues, relationships with friends
and family, financial problems, medical concerns, or acute stress.
 Personality: Those with less successful coping strategies or previous life trauma are
more susceptible.
 Genetic factors: Having a first-degree relative with depression increases the risk.
 Childhood trauma.
 Some prescription drugs: These include corticosteroids, some beta-blockers, interferon,
and other prescription drugs.
 Abuse of recreational drugs: Abuse of alcohol, amphetamines, and other drugs are
strongly linked to depression.
 A past head injury.
 Having had one episode of major depression: This increases the risk of a subsequent
one.
 Chronic pain syndromes: These and other chronic conditions, such as diabetes, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease, and cardiovascular disease make depression more likely.
Disadvantages of Depression
There are many disadvantages of depression:

 Talking about suicide, dying, or harming oneself; a preoccupation with death

 Expressing feelings of hopelessness or self-hate
 Acting in dangerous or self-destructive ways
 Getting affairs in order and saying goodbye
 Seeking out pills, weapons, or other lethal objects
 A sudden sense of calm after depression

So this is serious problem. I want to work on this problem. One of my close friend who also want
to involve on this. We will make a group who want to work on this. We try to communicate will
people who are facing this kind of problem. We will-

 Listen to them
 Discussing about symptoms with people
 Help for find support
 Encouraging them

Listen to them
Sometimes it is hard to know what to say when speaking to someone about depression. Let them
know we are there for them. We will start the conversation by sharing our concerns. By asking
question understand about their situation. Try to have conversations in person whenever possible.
Being a compassionate listener is much more important than giving advice. Encourage the
depressed person to talk about their feelings, and be willing to listen without judgment. Don’t
expect a single conversation to be the end of it. Depressed people tend to withdraw from others
and isolate themselves. We express our concern and willingness to listen over and over again. Be
gentle, yet persistent.

Discussing about symptoms with people

We will aware people about symptoms of depression. There are some symptoms. They are-

 seem sad or tearful

 appear more pessimistic than usual or hopeless about the future
 talk about feeling guilty, empty, or worthless
 seem less interested in spending time together or communicate less frequently than they
normally would
 get upset easily or are unusually irritable
  have less energy, move slowly, or seem generally listless
 have less interest in their appearance than usual or neglect basic hygiene, such as
showering and brushing their teeth
 have trouble sleeping or sleep much more than usual
 care less about their usual activities and interests
 seem forgetful or have trouble concentrating or deciding on things
 eat more or less than usual
 talk about death or suicide

Help for find support

People may not be aware they’re dealing with depression, or they may be unsure how to reach
out for support. Even if they know therapy could help, it can be daunting to search for a therapist
and make an appointment. If they seem interested in counseling, offer to help them review
potential therapists. We can help them to ask potential therapists and things they want to mention
in their first session. Encouraging them and supporting them to make that first appointment can
be so helpful if they’re struggling.

Encouraging them
Exercise is especially helpful. So encouraging them for exercise. Exercise is a natural way to
increase mood-boosting chemicals, such as dopamine, and this may reduce some effects of
depression. Regular exercise can boost their mood if they have depression, and it's especially
useful for people with mild to moderate depression. Exercise should be something they enjoy
otherwise, it will be hard to find the motivation to do it regularly.

We also make awareness people that don’t underestimate the seriousness of depression.
Depression drains a person’s energy, optimism and motivation.