Depression

Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feeling of emptiness, sadness, or inability to feel pleasure that may appear to happen for no clear reason.

Depression can undermine a person’s relationships, make working and maintaining good health very difficult, and in severe cases, lead to suicide.

Symptoms of Depression:

• Persistent depressed mood
• Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities
• Changes in appetite and body weight
• A loss of sexual desire
• Unusually slow or agitated movements
• Decreased energy or fatigue.
• Difficulty in sleeping or oversleeping
• Agitation, restlessness, and pacing up and down
• Excessive feelings of guilt or worthlessness
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• Suicide thoughts or attempts
• Avoiding family and social situations
• Working without a break
• Having difficulty keeping up with work and family responsibilities
• Displaying abusive or controlling behavior in relationships

Causes:

• Genetic features
• Changes in the brain’sneurotransmitters levels
• Gut Health
• Environmental factors such as exposure to trauma or lack of social support
• Psychological and social factors
• Additional conditions, such as bipolar disorders.

Most common triggers of Depression:

• Stressful life events, such as loss, family conflicts, and changes in relationships
• Incomplete recovery after having stopped depression treatment too soon
• Medical conditions, especially a medical crisis such as a new diagnosis or a chronic illness such as heart disease or Diabetes

Treatments for Depression at NIRVANA:

• Yogic Consultation
• Yoga Therapy
• Naturopathy
• Ayurveda
• Diet Therapy
• Psychotherapy
• Acupuncture- Acupressure
• Ozone Therapy
• Herbal Therapy