Psychologists call the depressive state of people one of the main psychological problems of modern mankind. You can try to cope with this problem on your own, but do not forget about professional medical care!
In simple terms, depression is an extremely depressed state of a person, characterized by a lack of mood in him, indifference to everything that happens, inability to reasonably and adequately reason, inability to communicate normally with people, etc.
One of the most common methods of dealing with the depressive state of a person is the vitaminization of his body. As a matter of fact, the absence of certain vitamins in the autumn-spring period in most cases provokes the onset of depression. Psychologists advise to lean more on fruits (apples, oranges, bananas, mangoes, pineapples) and vegetables (beets, tomatoes, carrots, herbs).
Depression can occur due to a person's psychological imbalance. Emotionally, health goes out of control, causing depression of the body, loss of vitality and "lethargic sleep" of the mind.
If it is not possible to provide yourself with a natural vitamin diet, then you can resort to the help of special tableted vitamin and mineral complexes sold in pharmacies. Doctors recommend using the following brands of drugs: "Biorhythm Multivitamins", "Revit", "Aevit", "Geksavit", "Alphabet". It will not be superfluous to include in your diet seafood, chocolate, nuts and cottage cheese.
The next way to deal with the depressive state is to change the life "scenery". Psychologists say that sometimes people can become depressed precisely because of the routine (monotony) of their lives. Therefore, it is imperative to add bright colors to it. For example, it would not hurt to go to the cinema, to the planetarium, to the theater. You can rent mountain bikes and ride in picturesque areas of your city (for example, in parks and squares).
The adverse effects on a person of biological factors can drive him into depression. For example, even the slightest hormonal disturbance can lead to mood swings and, in the future, depression.
An excellent way to get out of a depressive state is the so-called occupational therapy. You do not need to lie on the couch all day, with your face buried in the pillow, and think about the inexpediency of your own life. On the contrary, you need to find the strength to rise and do useful work. For example, you can carry out a general cleaning in the apartment with good music. You can help your friends to dig up the beds in the garden. You can go in for sports by signing up for the pool or gym.
If self-medication does not bring the expected results, it is recommended to consult a psychologist. Only a specialist will be able to correctly assess the severity of the patient's depressive state and prescribe the appropriate treatment: medication or psychological. If you do not see a doctor in time, otherwise depression can drag on and turn into an obsessive state.
Divorce is another cause of depression in people. According to statistics, more than 60% of Russian marriages break up, leaving the former spouses in an extremely depressed state. In this case, you should definitely consult a doctor.
This, in turn, is fraught with inpatient treatment in a closed-type psychological hospital. It is worth noting that for the drug treatment of depression, doctors prescribe a certain dosage of antidepressants (so as not to cause addiction), and for the psychological one - psychotherapy and a system of social events aimed at improving the patient's condition.
