We all feel sad and all days are not glee and happy. We have our mood swings, monday blues, and gloomy days. It is a normal thing to feel so. But laying on the bed all day getting sucked into a dark harrowing pain, that’s not normal. That’s depression and it is a real issue. Depression is as serious as any other disorder. So, in this blog I will be telling you about Ayurvedic Treatment for Depression.
What is Depression?
Depression, also known as clinical depression or major depressive disorder is a medical illness. The usual symptoms are a continuous feeling of sadness and lack of interest. This feeling leads to emotional and physical problems. Even the simple daily tasks seems like mission impossible. Getting up from bed, making that cup of coffee, walking out, everything becomes difficult. In cases of severe depression, it can also lead to suicides. And that’s why it’s important to treat depression.
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What causes depression?
Experts say depression is caused by a combination of factors which include:
- A person’s genes or biochemical environment,
- Personal experience
- Difficult relationship
- Sexual abuse
- Personal tragedy
- Failure in business
- Psychological factors
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What are the symptoms?
Signs and symptoms may be experienced by depressed people vary from case to case.
- Anxiety
- Feeling of emptiness
- Pessimistic feelings
- Hopelessness
- Constant irritability
- Disinterest towards work and normal activities
- Loss of interest in sex
- Fatigue
- Poor concentration
- Inability to make decisions
- Disturbed sleep
- Suicidal tendency
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Did you know?
About 5 in 100 adults have depression every year. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men at some point in their lives.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Depression
Ayurveda advises therapies, lifestyle adjustments and herbal medicines that clear and strengthen the mind allowing us to cope with life’s challenges more effectively and also bring positivity to our lives at all levels. Ayurveda has a wide range of treatment options for addressing depression.
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Home remedies you can try:
- Avoid bottling things up and feeling lonely.
- Eat regularly, even if you do not feel like eating.
- Stop drinking too much alcohol
- Never make any major decisions when you are depressed.
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A word of advice:
- Eat food that is nutritious and healthy.
- Go to sleep early and have sufficient sleep at night.
- Get a whole body oil massage daily, from head to toe.
- Practice yoga and mild exercises.
Testimonial: Ayurvedic Treatment for Depression
Ms. Debora – 28 years – Entrepreneur
I have a family history of people who have been depressed. Recently, I lost my brother who committed suicide. I went into loss in my business. All these put together made me feel worthless and I too started to develop suicidal tendencies. One day, a friend suggested that I go for a body massage. I felt so good and encouraged me to seek Ayurveda help to overcome depression. That’s how I met Dr. Brahmanand Nayak. He is such a wonderful person. It is because of him I am so alive and full of life today. I cannot thank him sufficiently. All that I had to do was take the medications regularly for about six months and change my lifestyle and practice a few specific breathing exercises. What a difference it has brought to my life! I am looking forward to every day and have great plans for the future.