Depression Can Sap Physical Energy - By Zinn Jeremiah

 Depression is a common mental disorder that manifests itself in the form of depressed mood, a loss of enjoyment of living, low self esteem, inability to sleep properly, loss of appetite, low levels of energy, and poor concentration. It affects people of all ages and from all backgrounds. Some experience severe symptoms and are unable to function day to day and fatalities account for about eight hundred and fifty thousand lives yearly.
Generally speaking meds for treating depression take about one to four weeks to show results. While these types of depression meds are often helpful in managing depression symptoms there is dark side and that is the risk of side effects.
Now there are some things we need to make clear at first. Depression is not an exact science. It is a condition which varies from patient to patient. Then too the treatment for depression will vary greatly. If you discover your teen has depression, don't think that another teen's treatment will equate to that which is prescribed for your son or daughter.
A teenager with depression needs practical help. They need their daily living skills enhanced. That's why speech therapy and occupational therapy are so highly regarded. Kids with depression can improve their ability to prepare for further education and employment with better speaking skills and greater confidence and knowledge when seeking employment. It's all part of the total package when helping young people with depression. Parents are well advised to investigate residential facilities which work with teenagers who have depression.

The best treatment for depression is a perfect combination of medication and counseling sessions. Clinical psychiatrist and consultants often treat the depressive symptoms with effective drugs along with regular counseling. Sometime doctors recommend regular exercise and social involvement as per the severity of the depression.

Try reducing your intake of caffeinated beverages, especially if your depression also comes with anxiety. Caffeine gives you a short ;rush; but may be quickly followed by a low mood period. Caffeine may also contribute to sleeplessness, which could result in more irritability.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), depression is a common mental disorder that is the leading cause of disability and the leading contributor to the global burden of disease. By 2020 WHO predicts that depression will rise to the number two contributor to global burden of disease. Who would have known?
There are factors that impact on women that contribute to depression such as child birth (post natal depression, hormone changes and the multiple roles women have in day to day life (like raising children, running a home and holding down a job, all at the same time).
Most doctors make use of medications that will raise serotonin and norepinephrine levels in the brain. These neurotransmitters help nerve cells communicate within the brain. One common medication used to treat depression is Prozac, a drug that does not have as many side-effects as its predecessors. Remember that some medications will not work for some people, while others will. Keep trying until you find the right one.
These days there is a wide variety of tests which can be conducted to ascertain why your teen is feeling down and whether they are depressed or have depression. These comprehensive tests can get to the root cause of the problem. If it involves a chemical imbalance within the brain, then there is a strong possibility the patient has depression. But further tests may reveal much more. How widespread is the imbalance, how severe is the depression and what form of treatment is best to help the patient.