Depression Symptoms and First Aid

Depression Symptoms:

· Experiencing low mood over a long period of time – especially without any apparent cause.

· Feelings of unhappiness and despair which are in some cases accompanied by pessimism and low self esteem.

· Eating disorder – Increase or decrease of appetite.

· Loss of spirit – internal drive or energy – and fatigue.

· Sleeping disorder – having difficulty to have enough sleep or sleeping too much.

· Diminishing or loss of interest in everyday activities thereby making difficult enjoyment derivation.

· Dullness of thought or loss of ability to concentrate.

· Abnormal feelings of guilt.

For any of the above depression symptoms here is the first aid

First Aid:

Avoid worrying about the condition. Because worry itself has negative effects on the mind and body, and is capable of initiating anxiety and stress thereby escalating the depression – whether endogenous or exogenous. Instead the person should look for ways to cure or at least alleviate the depression. By seeking emotional support from friends and family; engaging in exercises, hobbies or activities that involve social contact and interaction – such activities are capable of reducing psychological stress, improving the mood and mental functioning. This helps to keep the depression under control.