Depression is now become one among the common mental disorder characterised by a state of low mood ,aversion towards activity & feeling of sadness .Depression affects over the thoughts, feelings, behaviour and sense of wellbeing of a person . It may interfere with a person’s daily activities. The chief symptom of depression is the loss of interest in certain activities. It is an reaction to any emotional trauma like loss of a loved one or a symptom of some physical diseases or a side effect of some medicines.
Ayurvedic perspective of Depression
‘Mano Avasada‘ is the word we find in Ayurvedic literature about depression .This is one of a type of Mano roga. According to Ayurveda ,there are three guṇas of mind – Sattva , Rajas , and tamas .The mind is always being affected by these three guṇas and any imbalance in them leads to Mano Roga .
Causesative factors
- Viruddh ahara – Intake of incompatible food
- Kaphaja Ahara – Intake of excess Kapha aggravating food
- Guru,Manda,Sheeta,Snigdha Ahara – Intake of Food possessing heaviness, slowness, cooling and unctuous properties
- Tamasika Ahara – Intake of Food which provoke Tamas guna
- Nidradhikya – Excess sleep
- Akarmana – Sedentary lifestyle
- Arati – Grief
- Bhaya – Fear
Risk Factors
- Genetic Factor
- Over-stress
- Disputes with family or friends
- Past history of physical ,sexual or emotional abuse
- Some life events like Divorce, Breakup etc.
- Secondary to some other illness like sleep problem,chronic pain etc.
- Side effect of some medicines
- Social isolation or separation from family
Sign & Symptoms of Depression
- Visanga – Isolation
- Adheera drishti – Loss of concentration
- Arati – Grief
- Apraharsha – Sadness
- Karma hani – Reduced working ability
- Crying spells
- Suicidal thoughts
Conclusion
Untreated Depression may lead to serious consequences so there is need of extra attention to such people ‘which are affected with this medical condition . They need proper counselling sessions from medical professionals along with effective treatment .
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