Depression is one of the most common illnesses found in human beings. It is a condition of mental disturbance, typically with lack of energy and difficulty in maintaining concentration or interest in life. It is a combination of genetic, psychological and environmental factors contributes to the onset of depression.

It affects 20 percent of the population worldwide. Women are more affected by this problem than man. Approximately one in five adults suffers from depression one time in their lives.

Depression is a common mental disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy and poor concentration.

Some people may feel depression in a particular season, while some may feel it only after a particularly traumatic happening in life, whatever may be the reason, it is necessary to treat depression before it drowns the person completely.

TYPES OF DEPRESSION

1. Major Depression:- Occurs suddenly, possibly triggered by a loss, stressful change
2. Dysthymia:- People with this illness may be consistently and mildly depressed for years
3. Bipolar Disorder (A.K.A. Manic-Depression):- People with this type of illness change back and forth between periods of depression.
4. Season Affective Disorder:- This is depression that coincides with changes in the season. Most cases begin in the fall or winter when there is a decrease in sunlight

CAUSES

• Certain chemicals
• Use of Alcohol
• Lifestyle
• having a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities
• psychological, social & environmental factors
• Genetic factors

SYMPTOMS

• Early morning waking or sleeping too much
• Lack of energy
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss or gain
• Unexplained headaches or backaches
• Stomachaches, indigestion or changes in bowel habits
• having a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities

DIAGNOSIS

Blood tests

HOMEOPATHY TREATMENT

A good homeopathic treatment can completely heal various symptoms of depression. Homeopathy focuses on treating disorders by rooting out the cause of the disease rather than just treating the symptoms. Homeopathic remedies are extremely fast-acting, easy to use for all ages, inexpensive.

Homeopathy Remedies like Natrum Pulsatilla nigricans, Ignatia Amara, Arsenic Album, Argentum Nitricum, Causticum, Cimicifuga, Pulsatilla nigricans, Natrum carbonicum & Pulsatilla nigricans etc will help to treat depression.