A To Z Of Depression From Live Love Laugh Foundation

Depression! It is the most common and most neglected problem of the majority of people. In this post, you can learn about 26 factors that affect mental health and remedies too. You can maintain mental health balance by following the tips in this post.

A To Z Of Depression From Live Love Laugh Foundation

Live Love Laugh Foundation has come up with the best way to help everyone live the best life. They started a campaign named A to Z of Depression on 3rd Feb 2018, to bring awareness about the factors that affect mental health. We really loved the campaign and writing this blog post putting all the factors from A to Z together.

A Is For Anxiety | A To Z Of Depression

Have you ever seen, some people are more anxious about everything. Consider a case that your parents are on a trip. And you called them many times but their number is out of reach then you will feel worried about them. That worry is caused due to the anxiety of what might be happened to them. Here is the post on this context on the Facebook page of Live Love Laugh Foundation.

B Is For Bipolar Disorder | A To Z Of Depression

You might have seen in movies that a person who is happy starts crying suddenly. Or a person who is crying starts laughing aloud. This is because of bipolar disorder. This condition arises due to extreme depression and it is a very serious issue. See the post on this context on Live Love Laugh Foundation’s Facebook page.

C Is For Counsellor | A To Z Of Depression

If you feel you need counsellor in order to help you deal with an emotional problem, don’t hesitate to contact one. It is always wise to seek the help of others in order to deal with your problems. Always contact that person who is certified to keep your information confidential. They won’t judge you based on your situation, indeed they will provide valuable guidance in order to deal with your emotional problems. Here is the post of LLLF on their FB page in this context.

D Is For Depression | A To Z Of Depression

Depression is the situation where you lack the interest and pleasure to do your daily activities, sudden loss or gain of weight, the change in sleep patterns, the feeling of worthlessness and inability to concentrate. 1 out of every 5 persons suffers from depression because of the current lifestyle of the people. If you notice these symptoms in you or your close buddies, it is important to seek the help of someone. You can learn more about depression in the article of Dina Cagliostro on Depression in PsyCom blog.

See the post on this context on Live Love Laugh Foundation’s Facebook page.

E Is For Empathy | A To Z Of Depression

Empathy is the ability to see things from the shoes of others. It helps us to understand the feelings of a person in a particular situation though he doesn’t express. Sometimes people mistook for empathy to be the same as sympathy but both are not the same. Sympathy deals with the feeling of sorrow for the kind of situation a person suffers whereas empathy is as I described above.

If you be empathetic it helps you to show the solution to the person who feels depressed. See the below post, in this context, of LLLF on their Facebook page.

F Is For Fatigue | A To Z Of Depression

Fatigue is the condition of extreme tiredness though we do nothing. It is the symptom of depression. People with this problem feel exhausted though they rested for longer than the recommended time. See the post in this context on the LLLF’s Facebook page.

G Is For Group Therapy | A To Z Of Depression

Though the persons who feel depressed tend to stay alone and do not disclose their problems. Group Therapy is the scenario where one or more psychiatrists treat 5 to 15 patients at once. It is very effective because they can see a group of people who are facing the same problem as them. Which indeed helps them gain strength because they will get the belief that they are not alone. See the post in this context on the Facebook page of Live Love Laugh Foundation.

H Is For Helplines | A To Z Of Depression

The telephone is really a great boon which helped us to have interactions with our loved ones. The other benefit is it is you need not reach the persons physically, you can use their helplines to get your issue resolved if it is minor. Here is the post of Live Love Laugh Foundation on their Facebook page in this context.

I Is For Irritability | A To Z Of Depression

If you see a person who gets irritated easily, from now on don’t freak out on them. They get irritated for silly things because they are victims of depression. When a person reacts in this way, you don’t lose your temperament and shout on that person. Indeed help him out from his situation by asking if he is struggling with something and offer help. Here is the post on the Live Love Laugh Foundation’s Facebook page in this context.

J Is For Judgement | A To Z Of Depression

Most people don’t like others judge them depending on their current situation. So many people don’t consult with the doctor with this fear. (Log kya sochenge mere bareme). As per the statistics, only 10% of people consult psychiatrists to get the solution to their mental issues. So this is the very severe issue that people need to focus on. So just stop focusing on what the other person thinks of you and just consult the psychiatrist if necessary. Here is the post of Live Love Laugh Foundation on their Facebook page in this context.

K Is For Kindness | A To Z Of Depression

You should treat the people suffering from mental illness with kindness and compassion. The environment becomes more hospitable for them if you treat the people suffering from mental illness. Which in turn helps them to recover fast. Here is the post on the Facebook page of Live Love Laugh Foundation in this context.

L Is For Love | A To Z Of Depression

There is a saying that love is the cure for all the illness. As depression is a mental illness, love plays a crucial role in healing them. They require constant love and support to recover fast. Here is the post on the Facebook page of Live Love Laugh Foundation in this context.

M Is For Medicine | A To Z Of Depression

Just like medicines you take for the treatment of an illness, the medication that psychiatrists prescribe cures your mental illness. So take consultation from a psychiatrist and follow the medication that he suggests. here is the post on the Facebook page of Live Love Laugh Foundation in this context.

N Is For Neurosis | A To Z Of Depression

Neurosis is the disorder related to the mental disorders characterized by anxiety. Mental disorders are usually classified as Neurosis and Psychosis. Here is the post on the Facebook page of Live Love Laugh Foundation that talks about the symptoms of neurosis.

O Is For Optimism | A To Z Of Depression

Optimism is the mindset of considering the glass is half full when you see a half-filled glass. It is having positive hope for the future hoping the things will be alright. However, if you shower people with optimism and positivity, it helps them in fast recovery. Here is the post on the Facebook page of Live Love Laugh Foundation in this context.

P Is For Peer Pressure | A To Z Of Depression

Peer Pressure is the influence of the members of one’s peer group. A person will become a victim of peer pressure when the members of his peer group bully him. However, there are more chances for a person to get into depression in this scenario. Proper counselling is required for the persons who are victims of this case to help them avoid such cases. Here is the post on the Facebook page of Live Love Laugh Foundation in this context.

Q Is For Questions | A To Z Of Depression

It is quite common that a person is suffering from mental illness has many questions regarding his condition. Moreover, because of the shyness and thought of others judging him any person refuses to find answers to his questions. But it is very important to clarify all your questions. In addition to this, your psychiatrist feels happy if you ask him more questions. Live Love Laugh Foundation made a post on this context on their Facebook page, you can comment there if you have any questions.

R Is For Relationship | A To Z Of Depression

The way any two or more people and their state of being connected is called a relationship. Healthy relationships help in the speedy recovery of mental illness. That relationship may be between siblings or friends or cousins. Here is the detailed post on this context on the Facebook page of Live Love Laugh Foundation.

S Is For Stigma | A To Z Of Depression

A set of negative and often unfair beliefs the society or a group of people has on something is called stigma. This is the reason why people with depression do not seek help though it is very crucial for them. The goal of Live Love Laugh Foundation is to stimulate stigma associated with mental illness which indeed stops them from taking medical interventions when necessary. Here is the post on this context on their Facebook page.

T Is For Thyroid | A To Z Of Depression

One of the reasons for thyroid problems is depression. So if a person goes for the diagnosis of depression is often asked to go for the thyroid test. Here is the post on this context on the Facebook page of Live Love Laugh Foundation.

U Is For Uncontrollable | A To Z Of Depression

There is a misconception that the depression is controllable and a person can take charge of the situation. But this is untrue. Often people affected with depression feel powerless and feel that the situation is out of control. Here is the detailed post on this context on the Facebook page of Live Love Laugh Foundation.

V Is For Voice | A To Z Of Depression

Raising the voice and sharing your experiences with his/her family and friends is very important. Moreover, everyone knows that if a person shares his/her sorrows, they feel better. So it is better if the person who is suffering from mental illness shares his/her experiences with others and seek their help.  Here is the detailed post on this context on the Facebook page of Live Love Laugh Foundation.

W Is For Work Stress | A To Z Of Depression

Majority of people consider work as life. For them, spending time on personal things is very hard. In addition to this, they live the work, sleep the work, eat the work, date the work. Moreover, it is very important to know the increased work hours and a stressful work environment leads to mental concerns. Here is the detailed post on this context on the Facebook page of Live Love Laugh Foundation.

X Is For X Chromosome | A To Z Of Depression

Females are more prone to depression. It doesn’t mean all the females are depressed and all the men don’t have mental disorders. Females are more sensitive and they are more empathetic. So they are more susceptible to depression. Here is the detailed post on this context on the Facebook page of Live Love Laugh Foundation.

Y Is For Yoga | A To Z Of Depression

Yoga is very good for health in all aspects. Certain poses of yoga help control breathing which in turn can decrease stress levels. Here is the detailed post on this context on the Facebook page of Live Love Laugh Foundation.

Z Is For Zen | A To Z Of Depression

Zen means meditation. Practising different forms or zen (ie., meditation) can help relieve stress and anxiety. You can also gain control over your emotions if you practice meditation. Here is the detailed post on this context on the Facebook page of Live Love Laugh Foundation.

This is it, guys. They, people at Live Love Laugh Foundation, are working on a great purpose to see stress free and mentally fit society. So with an intention to help our community, we put together all the factors in a single post to help you learn them all.

As you made it so far, I can understand the importance you are giving to your mental health. Even if you have a minor doubt that you are a victim of depression you can take Goldberg Depression Test to see your level of depression. If you are found to be suffering from depression you have to follow the remedies listed in this post. You can also connect with a qualified mental health professional.

In future posts, we are going to write on how to achieve productivity when you are depressed. So stay tuned and check back our Live Your Best Life Blog every day. Comment below if you are facing difficulty in understanding anything in this context.