Herbal Remedies for Major Depressive Disorder
About Major Depressive Disorder
Depression or sadness is a common phase experienced by humans and is a natural part of life. When a near or dear one passes away naturally his /her loved one feels sad. It may happen in life at any age. It might be any experience related to divorce, sudden death, illness, confinements in jails or mental hospitals, financial crisis, debt etc. These situations can cause severe stress and tension which gradually increases with time and a person develops depressive illness or what we called as depression. But these feelings are only temporary. If somebody goes through tireless and deep, strong and painful feelings of sadness for long periods of time, it leads to major depressive disorder (MDD).
It is also a clinical kind of depression. It is a dangerous condition of mind which can affects your social, work and personal life. It can cause mood swings. It may affect person’s behavior, appetite and his sleep. Such people lose interest in all day activities they once enjoyed and this disturbs their life. They start feeling themselves and their own life worthless and boring. They start feeling as if n body loves them or cares about them. This makes them feel more miserable each day and ultimately they shrink away from society and complicate their situation. This stress leads to abnormal changes in hormones which affects their health and well-being. This disorder is found to be most common people among people and children who live alone away from their family.
It is more prevalent in the United States. In 2015, around 7% of people of American over age 18 suffered from MDD. Some people never realize that they are in depression and avoid medications.
Some people do take medications and become normal.
Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder
- Person starts feeling sad and irritated most of the time.
- Person feels less interested in social activities that once he used you enjoy.
- There is sudden loss or gain in weight.
- Sudden change in appetite and food habits.
- Person has disturbed and troubled while sleeping and starts sleeping more than usual.
- One may start feeling restless.
- Person feels very tired and feels a lack of energy.
- This disorder makes person feel worthless and guilty about things that actually won’t make you feel that way.
- There is a difficulty in concentrating, thinking power and making decisions.
- One constantly feels harming himself and committing suicide.
Causes of Major Depressive Disorder
MDD gets aggravated and trigged by:
- Excessive alcohol or drug abuse.
- Medical conditions like cancer or hypothyroidism.
- Other medications including steroids.
The Goodnews!?
The good news is that Major Depressive Disorder is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.
Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.
If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is Major Depressive Disorder yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other Mind related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Major Depressive Disorder is what you are having or any other related disease.
Vine-Health Approach to Major Depressive Disorder
As a holistic health clinic, we take accurate diagnosis very seriously in order to ascertain the root cause of a particular illness. You will be consulted with our doctor to know the type of test or scan to run base on your symptoms to detect exactly the root cause of your issue to ascertain if Major Depressive Disorder is your issue or not to ensure appropriate treatment.
Accurate diagnosis is the key to the treatment of any disease.
We can really help you out of the issue!
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