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Ans) Depression may occur only once during your life, people typically have multiple episodes. During these episodes, symptoms occur most of the day, nearly every day and may include:
- Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or
hopelessness
- Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small
matters
- Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities,
such as sex, hobbies or sports
- Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much
- Tiredness and lack of energy, so even small tasks take extra
effort
- Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased cravings for food
and weight gain
- Anxiety, agitation or restlessness
- Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or
self-blame
- Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering
things
- Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts,
suicide attempts or suicide
- Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or
headaches.
Strategies may help reduce your risk of becoming depressed:
- Be aware of your personal risk of depression.
- Have a psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy, if needed.
- Develop a strong social and spiritual support system.
- Reduce your stress.
- Exercise regularly.
• Start by asking questions
The first step is to find out whether the person is in danger of
acting on suicidal feelings. Be sensitive, but ask direct
questions, such as:
How are you coping with what's been happening in your
life?
Do you ever feel like just giving up?
Are you thinking about dying?
Are you thinking about hurting yourself?
Are you thinking about suicide?
Have you ever thought about suicide before, or tried to harm
yourself before?
Have you thought about how or when you'd do it?
Do you have access to weapons or things that can be used as weapons
to harm yourself?
Asking about suicidal thoughts or feelings won't push someone into
doing something self-destructive. In fact, offering an opportunity
to talk about feelings may reduce the risk of acting on suicidal
feelings.
Look for warning signs
You can't always tell when a loved one or friend is considering
suicide. But here are some common signs:
Talking about suicide — for example, making statements such as
"I'm going to kill myself," "I wish I were dead" or "I wish I
hadn't been born"
Getting the means to take your own life, such as buying a gun or
stockpiling pills
Withdrawing from social contact and wanting to be left alone
Having mood swings, such as being emotionally high one day and
deeply discouraged the next
Being preoccupied with death, dying or violence
Feeling trapped or hopeless about a situation
Increasing use of alcohol or drugs
Changing normal routine, including eating or sleeping
patterns
Doing risky or self-destructive things, such as using drugs or
driving recklessly
Giving away belongings or getting affairs in order when there is no
other logical explanation for doing this
Saying goodbye to people as if they won't be seen again
Developing personality changes or being severely anxious or
agitated, particularly when experiencing some of the warning signs
listed above
For immediate help
If someone has attempted suicide:
Don't leave the person alone.
Call 911 or your local emergency number right away. Or, if you
think you can do so safely, take the person to the nearest hospital
emergency room yourself.
Try to find out if he or she is under the influence of alcohol or
drugs or may have taken an overdose.
Tell a family member or friend right away what's going on.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop following any event that makes you fear for your safety. Most people associate PTSD with rape or battle-scarred soldiers—and military combat is the most common cause in men. But any event, or series of events, that overwhelms you with feelings of hopelessness and helplessness and leaves you emotionally shattered, can trigger PTSD. This may happen especially if the event feels unpredictable and uncontrollable.
Signs and symptoms of PTSD
PTSD develops differently from person to person because everyone’s
nervous system and tolerance for stress is a little different.
While you’re most likely to develop symptoms of PTSD in the hours
or days following a traumatic event, it can sometimes take weeks,
months, or even years before they appear. Sometimes symptoms appear
seemingly out of the blue. At other times, they are triggered by
something that reminds you of the original traumatic event, such as
a noise, an image, certain words, or a smell.
Strategies to decrease the riskof PTSD & it's effects:
- Positive ways of coping with PTSD:
If connecting with others is difficult:
No matter how close you are to someone, or how helpful they try to
be, the symptoms of PTSD that leave your nervous system feeling
“stuck” can also make it difficult to connect to others. If you
still don’t feel any better after talking to others, there are ways
to help the process along.
Exercise or move: Before meeting with a friend, either exercise or move around. Jump up and down, swing your arms and legs, or just flail around. Your head will feel clearer and you’ll find it easier to connect.
Vocal toning: As strange as it sounds, vocal toning is also a great way to open up your nervous system to social engagement—as well as lower stress hormones. Try sneaking off to a quiet place before chatting with friends. Sit up straight and with your lips together and teeth slightly apart, simply make “mmmm” sounds. Change the pitch and volume until you experience a pleasant vibration in your face. Practice for a few minutes and notice if the vibration spreads to your heart and stomach.
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