This is what happens to your body when you are depressed

Some very early symptoms include troubled sleep.

By: Aishwarya Iyer | | Updated: June 25, 2018 5:07 pm

A lot has been spoken about depression these days. Whether it is about how it feels or what medicines to have. However, very little is spoken about what bodily changes it causes. Depression is a mental condition however, it affects your body greatly. We ask Dr Anand Mishra, Internal medicine specialist from Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi says that physical changes do occur- but can be pretty subtle.
‘Depression is a common problem, especially in urban settings. The person may become very touchy and irritated leading to angry outbursts and may try to even harm himself or family members,’ said Dr Mishra. Also Read - Deepika Padukone appreciates Danish Sait’s tweet on depression: Here’s what you can do to manage this condition

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Given these symptoms, it is common to see that there can be major weight gain or weight loss. So these are few times you should identify if anyone around you is depressed. Watch out for: Also Read - 5 Bollywood celebrities who committed suicide owing to poor mental health conditions

Sudden weight gain/loss.
Poor hygiene
Appetite changes
Troubled sleep
Excessive or no sleep.

‘Some very early symptoms include troubled sleep, one may have difficulty in sleeping or may sleep for prolonged hours, appetite changes either severe loss of appetite or binge eating, loss of interest in self, poor hygiene, work, personal relationships and low self-esteem,’ explained Dr Mishra.

Treatment:

Depression can be a chronic condition where the symptoms are controlled by adequate therapy and proper medication.
If treatment is defaulted by the patient without clinicians advise there are chances of the condition becoming chronic where the patient may develop bouts of depression on stopping the medication.
Proper psyche evaluation.
Appropriate medical therapy for the depressive condition.
Diet counselling is the standard treatment plan.

Read: Shaheen Bhatt opens up about depression. Here is why India needs to talk about this mental health issue

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Published : June 25, 2018 10:52 am | Updated:June 25, 2018 5:07 pm

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