Depression makes a person feel sad, hopeless, worthless, pessimistic and guilty. Often the sufferer has difficulty concentrating and making decisions, has a loss of appetite and weight or a weight gain, has difficulty sleeping, has a lack of energy and sometimes physical symptoms such as slow movement and speech. Depression must be taken seriously because of the high rate of suicide associated with it.

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• Between 10 to 15 percent of teenagers have some

symptoms of teen depression at any one time.  • About 5 percent of teens are

suffering from major depression at any one time  • About 20 percent of teens will

experience teen depression before they reach adulthood. 

• As many as 8.3 percent of teens suffer from depression for at least a year at a time, compared to about 5.3 percent of the general population. 

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•Dysthymia, a type of mild, long-lasting depression, affects about 2 percent of teens, and about the same percentage of teens develop bipolar disorder in their late teenage years. 15 percent of teens with depression eventually develop bipolar disorder.  •A small percent of teens also suffer from seasonal depression, usually during the winter months in higher latitudes.•Most teens with depression will suffer from more than one episode. 20 to 40 percent will have more than one episode within two years, and 70 percent will have more than one episode before adulthood. Episodes of teen depression generally last about 8 months. 

• Major Depression The sufferer seems to walk around with the weight of the world on his or her shoulders.

• Atypical Depression The sufferer is sometimes able to experience happiness and moments of

elation

• Psychotic Depression Sufferers of psychotic depression begin to hear and see imaginary things

• Dysthymia Many people just walk around seeming depressed - - simply sad, blue or melancholic

• Manic Depression emotional disorder

• Bipolar disorder • Reactive depression

• Depressed mood

• Decreased interest or pleasure

• Weight changes

• Sleep disturbances

• Psychomotor agitation or Retardation

• Fatigue

• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

• Brain fog

• Thoughts of death

•Persistent sad or "empty" mood

•Anxiety

•Irritability

•Unexplained crying

•Fatigue or unexplained loss of energy

•Loss of enthusiasm

•Memory loss

•Unexplained weight loss or weight gain

•Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping

•Restlessness

•Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

•Feelings of being in "slow motion"

•Feelings of hopelessness

•Feelings of pessimism

•Feelings of guilt

•Feelings of worthlessness

•Feelings of helplessness

•Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities once enjoyed

•Decreased interest in sex

•Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain

•Thoughts of death or suicide or attempted suicide

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In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali states that our inner obstacles create mental distraction, which in turn leads to Daurmanasya, depression. These inner obstacles can be removed by the practice of yogic techniques: asana, meditation and pranayama.

Homeopathic remedies are prescribed by symptoms rather than conditions, as each case of a particular illness can manifest differently in different people. However, to make it quicker to find the symptoms related to Depression, the symptoms experienced by a person

Acupuncture can be useful in the treatment of depression. Acupuncture balances the flow of chi and blood throughout your body. It can help resolve the underlying energetic imbalance contributing to your depression. Stimulating acupuncture points has been shown to release endorphins and enkephalins. Hence, acupuncture treatments can have a calming, mood-elevating effect..

It is now generally accepted that there is a connection between anxiety states and muscle tension. In particular, chronically contracted muscles are associated with mental and emotional imbalances. The Alexander Technique enables a redistribution of muscle tension throughout the body, that can lead to an improvement in mental functioning. It may also teach a person how to react to life's challenges and stresses in a positive way, avoiding overreactions and distress.

Aromatherapy uses aromatic essences that are extracted from plants. The essential oils are like the plant's hormones: They control its biochemical reactions and relay messages between cells Essential oils are very potent, and many are too strong to use directly on the skin. Aromatherapy can help in mild forms of depression. It may ease mental fatigue and help with sleep.

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Uplifting Oils Soothing Oils 

Bergamot Cypress Lemongrass Rosemary Sage 

ChamomileGeraniumJasmine Lavender MarjoramNeroli Patchouli RoseSandalwood Ylang Ylang 

Essential oils used for depression are basil, bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, jasmine, myrrh, neroli, rose, sandalwood, spruce, orange, and ylang ylang.

Treatment of depression by western psychiatry has several shortcomings viewed from the eastern point of view. Most medications for major depression have strong side effects.

In contrast, ayurvedic methods of treating depression are gentle, natural, and effective. They contribute to a long-lasting state of balance that reduce the tendency toward recurrences. It offers a more complete understanding of the nature and causes of depression.

Flower remedies are useful in dealing with a number of conditions often associated with mild depression. Select the remedy that most closely fits your emotional tendencies and concerns. and take Use it as needed, following the directions on the product label.

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ELIZA, the Rogerian psychotherapista conversation between eliza and a young womanyoung woman: Men are all alike. eliza: In what way? young woman: They're always bugging us about something specific or other. eliza: Can you think of a specific example? young woman: Well, my boyfriend made me come here. eliza: Your boyfriend made you come here? young woman: He says I'm depressed much of the time. eliza: I am sorry to hear you are depressed. young woman: It's true. I'm unhappy.

Always has a bunch of fixed phrases to keep the conversation going, such as "Very interesting. Please go on." or "Can you elaborate on that

eliza: Do you think coming here will help you not to be unhappy?

young woman: I need some help, that much seems certain.

eliza: What would it mean to you if you got some help?

young woman: Perhaps I could learn to get along with my mother.

eliza: Tell me more about your family.

young woman: My mother takes care of me.

eliza: Who else in your family takes care of you?

young woman: My father.

eliza: Your father.

young woman: You are like my father in some ways.

eliza: What resemblance do you see?

interviewer: How are you today?

parry: OK.

interviewer: What is your name?

parry: My name is Frank Smith.

interviewer: How old are you?

parry: Twenty-eight.

interviewer: Are you married?

parry: No.

interviewer: What sort of work do you do?

parry: I work in the Post Office.

The paranoid; and (as part of a younger generation)

interviewer: Why are you in the hospital?

parry: I shouldn't be here.

interviewer: Who brought you here?

parry: The police.

interviewer: What trouble did you have with the police?

parry: Cops don't do their jobs.

interviewer: What do they do instead?

parry: Cops arrest the wrong people.

interviewer: They arrest the right ones sometimes.

parry: The law should get those Italian crooks.

racter: Have we spoken before?

chamberlain: No.

racter: What is your sex?

chamberlain: Male.

racter: What are you?

chamberlain: A time domain reflectometrist.

racter: Where are you from?

chamberlain: From New York City

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