When we are happy, our face glows and looks a tone brighter than the usual. Likewise, when we are depressed, the skin is more susceptible to dryness, acne.
Clinical Depression - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQ
Clinical Depression is a serious medical condition that affects majority of people at some point in their lives. Symptoms of clinical depression include sleep disorder, loss of appetite.
Clinical Depression is a serious medical condition that affects majority of people at some point in their lives. Symptoms of clinical depression include sleep disorder, loss of appetite.
‘Depression is not just a lifestyle issue that finds its place in the urban population but a mental issue that can affect anyone. A new field called 'Psychodermatology' addresses the impact of an individual's emotion as it relates to the skin.’
Depression- an unseen disease: As per an epidemiological study in the year 2000, the prevalence of mental disorders in India was 70.5 per 1000 in rural and 73 per 1000 in urban population. Hence, it is not just a lifestyle issue that finds its place in the urban population but a mental issue that can affect anyone. While other health issues can be detected easily, depression is not so common to understand. Signs of Depression
Apart from unreasonable mood swings, a person suffering from depression exhibits the following signs: -
- Feeling angry and irritable
- Feeling of guilt/blaming yourself for failures
- Lack of focus
- Lack of interest
- Changes in the appetite (Not feeling angry or feeling hungry all the time)
- Changes in the sleep pattern (Insomnia or over sleeping)
- Losing hope
- Chronic exhaustion (feeling drained all the time), Body aches and pain
- A constant feeling that life is not worthwhile
Skin Connection or Psychodermatology: The effect of depression is not just on your mind but skin as well. Experts have named this phenomenon as a new field termed as ’Psychodermatology’. It is a field that addresses the impact of an individual’s emotion as it relates to the skin.
Depression - Symptom Evaluation
Depression occurs due to alterations in the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain.
Depression occurs due to alterations in the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain.
Adding, "While happy emotions affect us positively, negative emotions adversely affect our skin." Here are some general skin issues that may arise due to depression.
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Depression - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders affecting approximately 340 million people in the world. No one is immune from depression - it occurs in people of all social classes, all countries and all cultural settings.
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders affecting approximately 340 million people in the world. No one is immune from depression - it occurs in people of all social classes, all countries and all cultural settings.
Dry skin: If you are depressed, chances are high that the person may not drink enough water; this makes your skin dehydrated. Not only it takes away the glow from your skin but leads to a dull face.
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Herbs that Reduce Anxiety and Depression
Read on to find out which herbs and herbal products are useful and effective in treating the chronic and recurring disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Read on to find out which herbs and herbal products are useful and effective in treating the chronic and recurring disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Rashes and Hives: A depressed soul is prone to rashes & hives as these are caused by an imbalance in the gut which is quite common in people suffering from depression as their diet intake may not be healthy and sufficient.
Flushed Face: Due to excessive stress & depression, the person may take short, shallow breaths, the improper heart beat may also lead to flushed, red face.
Fine lines: Constantly stressing & overthinking may lead to frowning of brow which gradually becomes a cause of wrinkle on your face. Over a period of time, it may become a permanent wrinkle. Apart from these issues, psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema are three main skin issues that can flare up immensely due to depression. In this situation, the skin issues become an additional factor that adds on to the lower self-esteem and low confidence.
Suggesting the treatement, Dr Mehta said, "Apart from the anti-depressant, meditation therapies and counseling, proper dietary intake and support from the family plays a great role in supporting a person struggling with depression."
Here’s a list of few activities that can be used to treat depression:
- Lifestyle changes: Incorporating a healthy diet, exercise and socializing with the peers, work wonders for the patients struggling with depression.
- Get to know about Depression: It is very important to understand and realize to your true self that you/ your friend might be suffering from depression. Once accepted, you can read on and talk to your doctor about the same.
- Medications will help but social support is important: It is mandatory to go to a doctor but do not rely solely on the medicines. Your friends, family, peers and well-wishers are your great support. Interact with them, spend some time with them and your mood will definitely boost up.
- Find a therapist: It is important that a professional counselor should intervene in your situation. Shed all the inhibition and contact a doctor who will be the best person to guide you on the issue.
- Psychotherapy: Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Interpersonal therapy, psychodynamic therapy is integral part of the treatment to cure patients struggling with depression. These therapies will target various facets of your personality right from relationships, settling healthy boundaries and handling life’s problems.
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