Depression affects people in many ways and can cause several physical, psychological (mental) and social symptoms. Depression is a serious illness with real effects, and it is certainly not a sign of failure. There are different types of Depression which are highlighted below:
When you usually become depressed only during a particular season, i.e. in autumn and winter, it could be due to not getting enough daylight.
When periods of depression alternate with periods of mania, some people said to have mood swings. When manic, they are in a state of high excitement, and may plan and may try to execute grandiose schemes and ideas.
After a short manic phase the Person may feel depressed for a long time. Lack of energy and motivation is characteristic of this phase. This period is just the opposite of the manic stage and often lasts long.
At least one person in every six becomes depressed in the course of their lives. All age groups can be affected, and it’s important to take symptoms seriously and not to dismiss them as an inevitable part of growing up or growing old. By recognizing and treating the symptoms and getting help, it’s possible to overcome depression, and prevent it coming back.
Many mothers have ‘the baby blues’ soon after the birth of their baby, but it usually passes after a few days. Postnatal depression is a more serious problem and can appear any time between two weeks and two years after the birth.
A study was done to examine the efficacy of yoga therapy as a complementary treatment for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Department of Psychology, California State University, Northridge, California, USA. The combined analysis of all 10 studies provided a pooled effect size of -3.25 (95% CI, -5.36 to -1.14; P = .002), indicating that yoga-based interventions have a statistically significant effect as an adjunct treatment for major psychiatric disorders.
Findings in support of alternative and complementary interventions may especially be an aid in the treatment of disorders for which current treatments are found to be inadequate or to carry severe liabilities. This study concluded, as current psychopharmacologic interventions for severe mental illness are associated with increased risk of weight gain as well as other metabolic side effects that increase patients' risk for cardiovascular disease, yoga may be an effective, far less toxic adjunct treatment option for severe mental illness.
According to another research, Yoga is believed to have beneficial effects on cognition, attenuation of emotional intensity and stress reduction. A study conducted by Memory Studies Laboratory, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil showed long term Yoga practitioners have improvement of the memory performance, as well as improvements in psychophysiological parameters. The present results suggest that regular yoga practice can improve aspects of cognition and quality of life for healthy individuals (Ref. 2).
Studies also support that Yogic relaxation therapy leads to conscious and subconscious recognition of underlying psychological factors and helps releasing of suppressed conflicts. The patients with mild to moderate anxiety and depressive symptoms improved significantly with 'Yoga Nidra' intervention (Ref. 3).
Ref.
1. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.,Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. 2011;13(4). pii: PCC.10r01068.
2. Conscious Cogn. 2012 Jun;21(2):843-50. Epub 2012 Feb 17.
3. Int J Yoga. 2012 Jan;5(1):52-6.
Try to recognize the pattern of negative thinking when you are doing it, and replace it with a more constructive activity. Look for things to do that occupy your mind.
You need to do things that will improve the way you feel about yourself. Allow yourself positive experiences and treats that reinforce the idea that you deserve good things. Pay attention to your personal appearance.
Although you may not feel like it, it’s very therapeutic to take part in physical activities, for 20 minutes a day.
Playing sports, running, dancing, cycling, and even brisk walking can stimulate chemicals in the brain called endorphins, which can help you to feel better.
But don't miss out the practice of yoga to get relief from Depression and Anxiety.
Try to recognize the pattern of negative thinking when you are doing it, and replace it with a more constructive activity. Look for things to do that occupy your mind.
You need to do things that will improve the way you feel about yourself. Allow yourself positive experiences and treats that reinforce the idea that you deserve good things. Pay attention to your personal appearance.
Although you may not feel like it, it’s very therapeutic to take part in physical activities, for 20 minutes a day.
Playing sports, running, dancing, cycling, and even brisk walking can stimulate chemicals in the brain called endorphins, which can help you to feel better.
But don't miss out the practice of yoga to get relief from Depression and Anxiety.
This breathing exercise if done religiously, helps to keep a check on our wavering mind.
Practicing this exercise regularly will help to keep our mind under control and erase out negative thoughts.
Strengthens the body muscles and relieves fatigue and tiredness and relaxes the mind.
Strengthens the back muscles and enables the mind and body to work parallel without any hindrance.
Soothes the mind and strengthens the body muscles.
Benefits the whole body system and also enables us to keep our mind steady.
Easiest and practical method to cure both physical and psychological problems.
Helpful in eradicating both physical and emotional troubles.
The best pose for a tension-free mind.
1. Strengthens our nervous system.
2. Calms the mind and helps in attaining peace.
3. Helps to improve concentration, create inner harmony and balance the mind and body.
4. Alleviates stress and produces endorphins in our body.
5. Provides energy to the body by relieving tiredness and fatigue.
6. Stimulates the brain and helps to build confidence.