Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are two mental conditions that constantly feed the mind with fear, nervousness, sadness, and other negative emotions that affect both the physical and emotional well-being, which can interfere with the normal daily functions of a person. Depression, also known as clinical depression or depressive disorder, affects a person’s mood, how they think, feel, and behave. People with this condition feel lonely, miserable, and unhappy without knowing the reasons why. On the other hand, while anxiety is part of people’s lives, severe cases involve intense panic and worry about normal day-to-day situations. The fears about certain places, situations, people, etc. will follow a person who has anxiety disorder.
One cannot simply pull oneself together and successfully get rid of depression and anxiety. These conditions may need long-term treatments through psychotherapy.
Depression Symptoms
- Hopelessness, sadness, misery, etc.
- Feeling of worthlessness
- Getting angry or frustrated easily over small matters
- Disinterested in normal day-to-day activities
- Anxiety
- Blaming oneself
- Fixating on previous failures
- Lack of concentration
- Forgetfulness
- Insomnia and/or having too much sleep
- Drastic weight loss and/or weight gain
- Trouble making decisions
- Suicidal thoughts and/or suicide attempts
- Back aches, headaches and other unexplained physical problems
Anxiety Symptoms
- Nervousness
- Constant panic
- Hyperventilation
- Insomnia
- Sweating
- Feeling weak or tired
- Increased heart rate
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Unable to stop worrying about something
Dr Mohamed Rifas
A dual country licensed Ayurveda Physician, currently working in Dubai as Head of Ayurveda and Yoga department. He also works as visiting doctor for Dr Hassan Ayurveda Brain and Spine Specialty Hospital. He is specialized in joint issues, brain and spine related issues and gastrointestinal issues with respect to anxiety.
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