Depression

What is Depression ?


“Depression is categorized as a 'mental' disorder experienced, low mood and loss of interest in normally enjoyable activities. Many people identify the feeling of being depressed as "feeling sad for no reason" or "having no motivation to do anything." Depression is a state of intense sadness, melancholia or despair that has usually advanced to the point of being extremely disruptive to an individual's social functioning and daily living activities.

“Depression is the DE-PRESSING of emotions, as a result of either unconsciously missing them or semi-consciously ignoring or overriding them. As a result of various life events, circumstances etc, we come to believe that we cannot feel emotions, and unconsciously train ourselves to ignore them. Because this is all happening unconsciously, we are not even aware we are doing this, but if continued, we will eventually feel the end-result: depression.”


 


What are the Symptoms?

People with depressive illnesses do not all experience the same symptoms. The severity, frequency and duration of symptoms will vary depending on the individual and his or her particular illness.

 Symptoms include:

    Persistent sad, anxious or empty feelings
    Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
    Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness
    Irritability, restlessness
    Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable
    Fatigue and decreased energy
    Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions
    Insomnia, early morning wakefulness or excessive sleeping
    Overeating or appetite loss
    Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
    Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not ease, even with treatment

 How to Reduce?

1) Pray – Nothing causes depression to lift faster than prayer.  God loves it when you pour your heart out to Him.  Some are afraid to tell God how they really feel about life.  But you must remember that God knows your thoughts before you verbalize them.  So pray about your depression as a solution to your depression.
 
2) Read – Reading is really a good way to reduce depression. Because when you will read will pay more attention on reading. And your mind will get new ideas.
 
  
4) Ask – There is nothing weak about asking for help.  If you find that you are depressed, start by talking with a friend who can offer Godly counsel.  Next you should talk with your pastor.  Pastors are trained to help people who suffer with common challenges such as depression.  Tell your pastor how you really feel.
 

4) Get out a little -  Even though you don't feel like getting up, going out and discovering new places, you better give it a go! You never know what might happen. Yes, I'm right. Maybe something very exciting will happen, like going to a restaurant and winning a free dinner, or being the 1000th customer at a store.

5) Smile -  Depression can be killed when you have a happy smile on your face. It can be SO useful. Even if you are not suffering from depression, take a chance to smile and dazzle yourself..

6) Take part - Life could be so much easier if you keep yourself away from thinking negative thoughts, and just moving and doing! Participate in things that you may never have imagined to eg: baking contest, a kids fun club, applying for fun jobs like reading to children, etc. It could be anything you want.

7) Push yourself away from unhappiness - This is very important to a person who is suffering from depression. Think about good things. You could do this by watching a comedy movie (to keep your mind off things) or look at a photo album of the past, to make you smile and remember good memories. Push yourself away from negative thoughts.

8) Stick with people that you are most close to - If there is no one like that, find a friend of yours who never pulled an arguement with you, never mistreated you or never made you feel bad about yourself. One who is also kind, generous and not bossy or selfish. They will make you feel better.

9) Get up - Don't just sit there and be lazy. You have only one life, so you better live it! Don't spend the afternoon staying in bed worrying that you will never feel better. This will make you feel horrible. Don't sleep during the day. Do something encouraging.


10) Just enjoy - Stop worrying, feeling bad, thinking about negative things and enjoy. Enjoying doesn't have to be a chore, it's an amazing feeling of joy that a person has to do at least ten times in their lives. So just be happy!


11) Offer - If there is a job that you're looking for, go out there and get it before anyone else does! My friend's daughter's school had an empty slot for the Mathematics class and she offered to take it! Now she is having so much fun teaching kindergarten children about numbers!


12) Talk a lot - Once you start talking (about something good) you will feel more better. But don't talk about bad things and worries. It's better if you talk about something glad or funny. Spend a night with your family and tell jokes to each other or do something fun together.

13) When you get depression, you feel you are weak. Well, don't feel like that - Try to push away the heavy thought of the weakness in you're body and imagine that you are the most powerful person in the world! It may be silly, but it works and makes you feel better. What I'm really trying to say is that: Never concentrate on anything that is opposite of positiveness and happiness, or you'll feel all your happiness floating away from you. If you don't want that to happen, avoid all negative life around you.



 

How to save yourself in Earthquake

Almost every person has listen a name Earthquake, even many people has faced it as well. And many people have lost their life in this. Yes, because this is a kind of disaster, which comes and destroy all the things on the way. But if we can take some steps may be we can save our life. Hence read below points carefully and inform others also.

1) Get under a chair or a desk. This way, if anything decides to fall such as a part of the ceiling, the chair or desk will protect you.

2) Get under a door way. They say that doorways have great protection and are stronger.
 
3) If you are outside, do not get near water or power lines. The power lines could fall into the pond or something and if you go there to check it out, you may cost your life.
   
4)  Having a meeting spot with your family. If you get separated which is very possible, have a place to meet after the earthquake such as the mailbox, dog kennel or shed.

5) Move against an interior wall if in a high-rise building with no protective desk or table nearby. Cover your head and neck with your arms.




Tips & Warnings

    If you take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture, hold on to it and be prepared to move with it.

    Try to stay away from kitchens and garages, where there are often many objects that might fall.

How to save yourself from AIR POLLUTION

Air pollution is a reason for many kind of disease, so it is very important to know how to protect yourself from air pollution. 

 

Protecting yourself from indoor air pollutants

1) Get rid of dust mites. Dust mites are very small, it's not possible to see without a microscope. Dust mites eat skin cells shed by people, and they like warm, humid environments. You can get rid of them by:

Washing sheets once a week in hot water

Keeping stuffed toys off of your bed

Washing your stuffed toys in hot water often

Vacuuming carpets and furniture regularly (if you have asthma, stay out of the room while it is being vacuumed)

Using a dust-proof mattress cover on your bed

2) Get rid of mold and mildew. Mold and mildew can also make asthma worse. You can get rid of mold and mildew by:

Washing mold and mildew off of hard surfaces and letting them dry all the way

Fixing leaky plumbing. Make sure that wet areas are dry within 24 – 48 hours to prevent mold growth. (You will need to talk to your mom or dad about this one.)

Using a fan or opening a window when showering, cooking, or using the dishwasher

3) Keep pets out of sleeping areas. If you have asthma or allergies, do not let your pets sleep where you sleep.

4) Keep bugs out of the kitchen. Cockroaches can trigger asthma attacks. You can keep them out of the kitchen by: 

Putting all food in sealed containers

Washing dishes after every meal

Storing trash in sealed bags

Eating only in one room of the house (for example, the kitchen or the dining room)

5) Stay away from secondhand smoke. If you have breathing problems, it is very important to stay away from smoke. It can harm you a lot then any other way.

6) Never run a car or lawnmower in a closed garage. Also, make sure that car and truck tail pipes are not clogged with snow or leaves. This could cause a deadly build-up of carbon monoxide.

7) Never sleep in a closed room with a gas or kerosene space heater. Do not sleep in close room because it could cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

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   Protecting yourself from outdoor air pollutants
   
   
   Here are some things you can do to protect yourself from outdoor air pollution:
   
   
   1) Pay attention to the Air Quality Index (AQI). Be careful on high-ozone days in the summer and stay indoors if directed. Ground-level ozone is nothing to joke about. It can cause coughing, throat irritation, and chest pain. It can also cause breathing problems and trigger asthma attacks. Kids who are active on hot summer days need to be aware of the air quality and how to protect themselves. If the air quality is poor, do less activity and try to stay indoors.

                   2) Take public transportation on high ozone days. On high-ozone days, it is important to lower the number of cars on the road. Fewer cars will mean less air pollution. If you hear that it is a high-ozone day, catch a ride with a friend or ride the bus. You’ll be helping the air and your lungs will thank you for it!

                 3) Use air Mask while going out: It is advisable to use air Mask on your nose. It will save you from pollution.

How to save your self from Heart Attack

How to save your self from Heart Attack.

Heart attack is a very serious disease, and this is increasing day by day. There are many people who are facing this kind of disease. But if they will read and try to follow below points, They can save them self to this serious disease.


1. Don't smoke.
Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of cardiovascular disease in women, with more than 50 percent of heart attacks among middle-aged women attributable to tobacco. Risk of cardiovascular disease begins to decline within months of smoking cessation and reaches the level of persons who have never smoked within 3 to 5 years.

2. Lower your cholesterol.
High blood cholesterol is a condition that greatly increases your chances of developing coronary heart disease. Extra cholesterol in the blood settles on the inner walls of the arteries, narrowing them and allowing less blood to pass through them to the heart. Aim for total cholesterol below 200 mg/dL; LDL cholesterol below 130 mg/dL and HDL above 35 mg/dL.

3. Maintain a healthy weight.
Obesity and sedentary lifestyles are epidemics in the United States that contribute to increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The prevalence of obesity has increased among both men and women in the United States in the past decade; currently about one third of adult women (or 34 million) are classified as obese. Also, 60% of both men and women get no regular physical activity. Obesity, especially abdominal adiposity, is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease in women.

4. Exercise regularly.
Recent evidence suggests that even moderate-intensity activity, including brisk walking, is associated with substantial reduction of cardiovascular disease risk. These findings support the 1995 federal exercise guidelines endorsing 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity most days of the week, a program that should be feasible and safe for most of the population. Regular exercise and maintenance of healthy weight should also help reduce insulin resistance and the risk of non–insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, which appears to be an even stronger risk factor for cardiovascular disease in women than in men. Diabetes is associated with a threefold to sevenfold elevation in cardiovascular disease risk among women, compared with a twofold to threefold elevation among men. Approximately half of all deaths in patients with non–insulin dependent diabetes mellitus are due to heart disease.

5. Eat less saturated fat, more produce & more fiber.
Diets low in saturated fat and high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fiber are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Also, a recent study reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine journal confirmed that eating fruits and vegetables, particularly green leafy vegetables and vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables, seems to have a protective effect against coronary heart disease. You may even think about moving toward more flexitarian or vegetarian eating habits: A vegetarian diet reduces the risk of coronary artery disease, and may even reverse existing coronary artery disease when combined with other lifestyle changes. A Mediterranean diet that uses olive oil can reduce the risk of coronary artery disease.

6. Avoid trans fats.
Trans fatty acids have been linked to adverse lipid profiles and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This includes most margarines. The role of other fatty acids, including monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and marine omega-3 fatty acids, remains controversial.

7. Consume alcohol only in moderation.
Moderate intake of alcohol is related to reduction of cardiovascular disease — but may raise blood pressure and increase risk of breast cancer. Early surgical menopause is linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which appears to be negated by the use of estrogen therapy.

8. Arm yourself with risk-reducing vitamins.
Antioxidant vitamin supplements, particularly vitamin E and homocysteine-lowering agents such as folate and B6, have promising roles in prevention of cardiovascular disease, but conclusive evidence may hinge on the results of several ongoing randomized clinical trials. When it is found in unusually high levels, homocysteine brings the same degree of risk as having high cholesterol does. The B vitamins, especially folic acid and B12, will drive elevated homocysteine levels down to normal, often without the need of any prescription medication.

9. Give yourself some new stress-management tools.
Poorly controlled stress may have an adverse effect on blood lipids. An attitude of hostility has been powerfully linked with a higher incidence of cardiac events, and cynical distrust has been associated with accelerated progression of carotid artery disease. Relaxation methods (meditation, breathing exercises), yoga, and stress management techniques are essential for preventing cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease and for reducing the risk of recurrent cardiac problems. Meditation improves exercise tolerance and decreases electrical changes associated with poor circulation to the heart. Meditation has also been shown to lower cholesterol and reverse carotid artery thickening. Also consider acupuncture, which has been shown to help relax the myocardium and improve circulation.
10. Ask your health professional about herbs and nutritional supplements that may be useful in preventing and treating cardiovascular disease, including:

    Bilberry
    Turmeric (curcumin)
    Fenugreek
    Ginger
    Guggul
    Ginkgo
    Garlic (one garlic clove is roughly equal to 4 mg to 1 gram of garlic; a daily dose of 600 to 800mg may be recommended)
    Onion
    Vitamin B12
    Folic acid (500 to 5000 micrograms daily may be recommended)
    B6
    L-Carnitine
    Coenzyme Q10 (100 to 300 mg daily may be recommended)
    Vitamin E (400 to 800 International Units daily may be recommended)
    Magnesium (200 to 400 mg daily may be recommended)
    Niacin (A typical oral dose of 100 mg, three times daily; may gradually increase to avg. dose of 1 gram three times daily, with a maximum dose of 6 grams. Extended release tablets: Dosing may begin with one 375-milligram tablet at bedtime and be increased by no more than 500 mg per four-week period, to a maximum of 2,000 mg, given as two 1,000-milligram tablets before bed)
     Fish oils (6 grams daily may be recommended)
    Soy (Isoflavones may be recommended)

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