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Why Understanding & Curing Depression is Important

 1 in 10 people suffer from depression in some form, probably many more. Most of the suicide’s every year, are due to depression, especialy teens. But due to the historical stigma associated with depression, mainly because of bipolar or manic depression it often remains a silent topic. Why?, because most people don’t understand depression. But the amount of suffering that a person is going through because of depression is enough reason for others to start taking notice and action. Family or friends diagnosed with any other chronic illness, receive support from loved ones. Why not for a person who has depression? Depression is a lonely medical illness; and understanding depression is the first step to curing depression.

 Most people who suffer from depression are not diagnosed. Why? Because they don’t feel there is anything wrong with them. They think everybody else is screwed-up and has a problem. Like a person who is a alcoholic or has a drug addiction denies having a problem. But many times depression is the reason the person started. Depression is characterized by self-destructive behavior. This is seen in many people, sometimes leading to suicide, most often teens.

 The fact is many problems in life start because of some form of depression. But the problems depression causes are treated, because they can be seen. But depression, the cause of the problem is not treated. So the problem, continues to come back and be a problem. Eating-disorders, alcohol abuse, drug addiction, anger issues, sleeping-disorders just to name a few. And because depression is increasing in numbers, things like domestic violence has increased. Teens are being lead easily into alcohol and drug abuse sometimes leading to death. And depression which leads to eating to little or to much is causing many health problems, the same with sleeping to much or to little.

 Depression can be controlled or cured by – natural remedies like diet, herbal supplements, omega 3 (found in fish), thiamin, magnesium and B complex. But always ask your doctor to get the best combination so you get the best results. Depression is a serious and dangerous illness, do not ignore it.

Most talked about and severe forms of depression:

Bipolar Depression also known as Manic Depression:
Bipolar Depression is a disorder which has many definitions. It indicates a state of mind where the person experiences extreme variations in mood. It is also known as manic depression where deep depression follows high elation and this is an alternating process. Manic depression is said to be called as such because manic – refers to the ‘ups’ while depression refers to the ‘downs’. This type of depression can have very lasting effects on the individual and on the family. It is characterized by manic episodes following depressive episodes. Simply put, here is a disease that affects every aspect of human behavior – thoughts, feelings, perception and of course over all behavior. Of course all of us are subject to mood swings but in Bipolar or Manic disorder, the swings are very marked and come on for no rhyme or reason at intervals. Sometimes showing a depressed state of mind, a feeling of worthlessness and being unloved may start to corrupt the person’s mind. The reason for these mood swings, according to experts, is due to malfunctioning electrical and chemical elements in the brain. There is an opinion that it may be hereditary and if someone in the family had it or any other mental disorder, then chances are that you may also get it. Bipolar or Manic depression is actually considered as the worst forms of depression. Bipolar disorder has been defined as a neuropsychiatic illness with a high morbidity and mortality rate. One of the most common, yet severe forms of depressive disorder, Biploar or Manic depression, according to doctors can actually be treated. Positive results for a Bipolar or Manic depressive person can still be achieved from natural alternatives, but for best results should include seeing a behavioral therapists. Always take the proper prescribed medications at the proper dosage to help the person overcome Bipolr or Manic depression before it becomes too late.

Postpartum Depression:
Postpartum Depression is characterized by prolonged sadness and a feeling of emptiness. New mother’s often suffer from this after child birth.

 There are many more you can find out about from a good medical doctor or behavioral therapists. Don’t wait a person’s life is at risk!