Nipping the depression in the bud<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): It's up to the individual in recognizing signs
\nof depression and putting a stop to them in their initial stage.<\/p>\n
Because depression involves emotions, thoughts and behavior,
\npeople can ask themselves questions about themselves to determine
\nif they are depressed. If they judge themselves to be suffering
\nfrom mild depression, they can make active changes to their
\nlives.<\/p>\n
Psychiatrist Irmansyah of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital
\nsaid individuals were depressed if they answered "yes" to five of
\nthe following questions, including the first two, the conditions
\nhave lasted more than two weeks and no physical reasons are
\ninvolved.<\/p>\n
* Do you feel sad and useless?<\/p>\n
* Are you no longer interested in your usual hobbies and
\npleasures?<\/p>\n
* Do you often feel tired?<\/p>\n
* Do you find difficulty in sleeping or do you sleep too much?<\/p>\n
* Have you gained or lost weight?<\/p>\n
* Are you disappointed and blame yourself?<\/p>\n
* Do you find difficulty in making decisions or concentrating
\non tasks?<\/p>\n
* Are you frequently irritable and sometimes feel slow?<\/p>\n
* Do you think that life is useless?<\/p>\n
If the depressive symptoms are still at their initial stage,
\nthe following activities may help people to get rid of the blues.<\/p>\n
* Do exercise for fun. (Exercise can help reduce tension and
\nimprove appetite, self-confidence, sexual functioning as well as
\nsleep quality. Exercise, particularly aerobics, can also help
\nimprove the brain's chemical balance)<\/p>\n
* Change your negative thinking with positive thinking. Do not
\nblame yourself.<\/p>\n
* Be content with the reality.<\/p>\n
* Do your usual hobbies.<\/p>\n
* Visit your friends for relaxed conversation.<\/p>\n
* Take a holiday and visit recreational sites.<\/p>\n
* Change the decoration of your home or your office.<\/p>\n
* Listen to your favorite music.<\/p>\n
* Do gardening and keep pets for company and pleasure.<\/p>\n
* Take courses for fun. (Rikza Abdullah)<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/nipping-the-depression-in-the-bud-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }