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Introduction
Depression is one of the most common mental
illnesses in the community. Most people experience depression at some
stage in their lives. The degree of depression can vary from mild and
temporary, to chronic, long term and severe. It is important that
depression is recognised and managed accordingly with an open approach.
People with depression who are not seeking appropriate treatments or
help may suffer from its ill consequences.
What is
depression?
Depression is an emotional condition which
the sufferer experiences low self-esteem, lack of confidence, lack of
motivation and self-apathy.
Other accompanying signs and symptoms include stress, anxiety,
agitation, nervousness and fatigue. He/she often has a pessimistic view
of life. In severe cases, the individuals may become suicidal or has had
thoughts of suicide.
Causes of Depression
There are many factors which associate with
the cause of depression. These include:
Stress
Anxiety
Fatigue
Tension
Financial Status
Relationship
Family
Work
Family history
Conventional Views
of Depression
For a long time, conventional view to the
cause of depression has been associated with chemical imbalances in the
brain, primarily serotonin and noradrenaline. Serotonin and
noradrenaline are chemicals produced which act as communicating
messengers between nerve cells. Serotonin in particular, has been
related to our mood such as happiness.
Conventional
Treatment of Depression
Conventional treatments for depression
include medications such as anti-depressants, anti-anxiety medications
and psychological counseling. Often these medications work by
manipulating the secretion and the break downs of serotonin and
noradrenaline in the brain. So,me of these medications require a period
of weeks to start working. Common side effects include tremor, hear
palpitation, anxiety, indigestion as well as sexual dysfunction.
Depression:
Chinese Medicine Perspective
From clinical practice, depression appeared
to be inseparable from conditions such as stress, anxiety and fatigue.
Very often, depression is an advancement from poor management of severe,
stress and anxiety. Thus, to manage depression effectively, it is
important to address stress and anxiety concurrently.
From an integrative Chinese medicine perspective, depression is the
result of cumulative, imbalanced, stagnated and negative emotional flow.
People who are suffering from depression often have a history of
emotional fluctuations, emotional and physical tensions, irritabilities,
nervousness as well as having an easily stressed-out personalities.
Wonder Medicine
for Depression
Chinese medicine and acupuncture provide
effective treatments for depression though the following mechanisms:
Reducing emotional and physical tensions in the body
Reducing both physiological and emotional anxiety
Reducing anxiety induced binge eating and food craving
Inducing deep relaxations in the body
Reducing the levels of stress related hormones such as cortisol and
adrenaline in the body
Improving physical and emotional wellbeing
Calming the body and the mind.
Self Help Tips
Regulating stress levels
Regulating emotional flow
Reducing caffeine intake
Establishing a healthy, regular lifestyle
Encouraging regular and non-strenuous exercises
Encouraging fun, social and outdoor activities
Encouraging Tai Chi and Yoga practices.
References
Longman
concise medical dictionary, 1994
Chinese-English Manual of Common-Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine,
Ou Ming, 1995