Ayurvedic Solution For Depression!

Depression -
Ayurveda mentions depression as vishada. Although this disease is categorized under psychological diseases, it can also affect the body; hence it can lead to any physical or psychological disorder. Depression is an illness that infiltrates your whole body. It affects the way you feel about things and situations, and you feel about yourself, the way you eat and sleep, the way your memory is working. 

Symptoms of depression:

1. Frequent sad, anxious or empty mood

2. Loss of interest and pleasure in activities

3. Irritability and family conflict

4. Loss of appetite or weight gain

5. Low self-esteem

6. The feeling of guilt and worthlessness

7. Social withdrawal and agitation

8. Difficulty in concentration and taking decisions

9. Sleeping too less (insomnia) or too much (hypersomnia) 

People of all ages, social class and races can fall prey to depression. But effective treatments exist to help bring people's lives back under control. 

Diet & lifestyle advice -

• Quite a few patients of depression give the history of bad lifestyle, improper food habits, addictions, lack of discipline in personal life and an unsocial attitude. So maintaining a good lifestyle, food habits and discipline acquire a lot of significance when it comes to psychiatric disorders such as depression.
   
• Getting up early enough in the morning, avoiding late nights, doing physical exercises, playing games and outdoor activities help to keep the mind in a positive state.
   
• Eating fresh foods, vegetables, seasonal fruits and avoiding alcohol, non-vegetarian and fast foods, and maintaining regular food timings is good for mental health.
   
• Ensure that you take meals in a relaxed mental state and atmosphere. Avoid hot discussions and watching during meals.
   
• Making prayers, reading spiritual texts, reading good literature, listening to thought provoking lectures, hearing mantras and music also help to improve mental strength.
   
• Yoga, pranayama and meditation are well known for enhancing mental and spiritual strength.
   
• One must also look at their social support system and make an effort to improve social ties to enjoy a positive mental state.