September 25, 2011

Why birth control causes depression

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According to the study and research, more than 19 million people in the world experience depression each year. Women are double as likely as men to experience depression. In fact, more than 6 million women...



According to the study and research, more than 19 million people in the world experience depression each year. Women are double as likely as men to experience depression. In fact, more than 6 million women experience depression each year. Doctors keep on learning about how women are affected by depression but there are some common symptoms. If the lady is depressed, one might have some of these symptoms nearly every day, all day for 2 weeks or longer.

1. Feeling sad or weeping a lot

2. Losing attention or pleasure in things one used to enjoy

3. Feeling guilty, bad or worthless

4. Thinking regarding death or suicide

5. Sleeping too much or not being able to go to sleep or stay asleep

6. Losing the appetite and losing weight

7. Feeling very exhausted or slowed down

8. Having problem paying attention and making decisions

9. Having aches and pains that do not get better with treatment

What causes depression?

Women with premenstrual syndrome are more likely to become depressed. Depression is more ordinary a week before a woman’s period and in the weeks after a woman gives birth. In some women, taking birth control pills may source symptoms of depression. Depression can be treated with therapy, medicine or both. It is also significant to take good care of self, to exercise regularly and to eat healthy foods. Antidepressant medicines are very useful in treating depression. There are many special kinds of antidepressants. The doctor will decide which one is right

Some dos and don’ts:

1. Do not get isolated. Stay in touch with the loved ones and friends, the religious advisor, and the family doctor.

2. Do not make major life decisions.

3. Do not blame self for the depression.

4. Do not be disheartened about not feeling well right away. Be patient.

5. Do exercise every day to make self feel better and to get more energy.

6. Do eat balanced meals and healthy food and get enough sleep.

7. Do set small goals for self, because one might have less energy.

8. Do encourage self.

9. Do get as much information as one can about depression and its treatment.

10. Do call the doctor or the local suicide crisis center right away if one starts thinking about suicide

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