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help@lyfsmile.comDo you feel sad all the time? Have you lost interest in activities that you used to enjoy? Has it started to interfere in your daily activities? Do you feel your life is meaningless?
These might be signs of depression. Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act (American Psychological Association).
According to World Health Organisation, more than 300 million people were suffering from depression worldwide in 2015, which is equivalent to 4.4% of the World’s total population. Depression is one of the most widespread mental health disorders . Unfortunately, it is largely undiagnosed and seldom treated.
A research estimates that 1 in 5 individuals living will experience some kind of depression during their lifetime. In a country of 127 million people, nearly one in four people have considered committing suicide due to either depression or anxiety or both.
Depression can be defined as persistent sadness for weeks or months, rather than just a few days. It is being more than simply unhappy or fed up for a few days. Some of the common symptoms of depression are:
Some people think depression is petty and not a genuine health condition. They are wrong – it is a real illness with real symptoms. Depression is not a sign of weakness or something you can "snap out of" by "pulling yourself together".
The good news is that with the right treatment and support, most people with depression can make a full recovery. Here, at Lyfsmile we provide you with best counselling (Cognitive Behavioural therapy) along with some spiritual practices that can help overcome depression and lead a more meaningful life.