Last Updated on December 6, 2022 by Dr. Saqib Mueed
What is Deep Depression?
Deep depression (major depression) is a disorder that is affecting more people nowadays. Many reasons are there i.e. social issues, financial issues, disease, etc.
In Deep depression, the Nervous system will be under pressure, and the work of the body will be reduced. People in almost all countries of the world are suffering because of it.
Deep Depression can include mood swings, loss of energy, loss of energy, and stress.
Because it is a condition associated with the nervous system, whenever a person encounters such a situation, his nervous system is disturbed and as soon as the nervous system is disturbed, it affects the rest of the organs as well.
Deep Depression can be from boyhood to old age but in the present era, one thing is coming to the fore its effect is more on the young generation. There are many reasons for this but some of them are given below. [1]Layout 1 (va.gov)
Why deep Depression in Young People?
Being emotional
As we know young people are full of emotions because they are in such a phase of life that they are undergoing chemical reactions, they are growing up, they are learning things. Emotional behaviors are not yet mature enough for them to be able to control their emotions and adjust to the environment.
As a result, they make mistakes in certain places that can cause them problems later on. And then when they think about this past state, they get upset which leads to Deep depression. [2]untitled (usf.edu)
Break up in relation
Human attitudes include an attitude that he/she is attracted to the opposite sex and uses words for it. This attitude is also present in other animals but in humans, it has appeared in a very mature state. When children are young they are attracted to the opposite sex and always want to have this relationship.
But at the same time, some factors such as social, financial Problems or the intrusion of a third person into the couple’s life can lead to a breakup.
Because of this, they get depressed and some of them get caught up in such thoughts that they start blaming themselves and get attracted to some negative thoughts. The result comes in the form of the Deep Depression. [3]Romantic relationship breakup: An experimental model to study effects of stress on depression (-like) symptoms (plos.org)
Comparing yourself with people
As human society evolved, so did the factor of comparison. That is, people began to compare themselves with each other in every matter.
Its main purpose is to be superior to others, whether it be matters of money, food, clothing and housing. Competition continues. But when a young person finds himself inferior in comparison, he himself will go into a deep depression and create an inappropriate situation for himself. [4]The effects of social comparison orientation on psychological well-being in social networking sites: Serial mediation of perceived social support and self-esteem (nih.gov)
Wastage of time
Every action looks good on its own time and the work done on time gives the desired results. If In the past, young people have been faced with the problem that they do not realize the time and they are not able to make timely decisions and waste time. And then when they realize and realize this, they face a state of remorse and go into a deep depression.
Home Family problems and worries
Matters of home and family are very delicate, they have to be run very thoughtfully and wisely.
There is silence in many places and bold steps have to be taken in many places. But when domestic problems are not solved or are happening despite constant efforts, the youth goes towards deep depression. [5]Depression and Family Relationships: Ideas for Healing – Amy J. Marshall, Sandy Harper-Jaques, 2008 (sagepub.com)
Low income but high needs
The main reason for deep depression is that the needs of the young generation are high and they need money for this.
Young people do not have the money to meet their needs and there is no way that they can meet these expenses, then the young person will go into a deep depression.
Because young people have very low sources of income, then the chances of young people going into depression are greatly increased. [6]18694 (mit.edu)
Social media and the younger generation
Social media has brought the whole world together and made every effort to improve the lives of human beings.
In a society that is developed and living a good life, similarly in a society that is financially weak, its members sit together in one place, which helps the youth of different societies to compare themselves with each other. As a result, some young people begin to feel inferior and suffer from deep depression. [7]https://fgcu.digital.flvc.org/islandora/object/fgcu%3A30517/datastream/OBJ/view/The_Impact_of_Social_Media_on_Depression_in_18-34-Year-Olds_in_the_United_States.pdf
No way forward
As far as young people are concerned, they have a lot of energy and every young person wants to do something and try his best. But if a young person gets stuck in a situation where there is no way out, he still goes into a deep depression.
Lack of mentor
Mentors are desperately needed to correct young people mistakes and keep them on track.
Human life is not something that can be done in a very simple way. There can be many difficulties in life and to get out of them you need an expert who can solve these problems based on his experience.
Guide them also into the good behaviors and to avoid displaying some profane ones. [8]Braun, T., Kruse, J., Singleton, J., Hiemeyer, B., & von Oertzen, T. (2020). Effect of Youth Mentoring on Depressive Symptoms of Single Mothers. Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice, … Continue reading
Genetic based issue
Research into molecular biology has shown that deep depression can travel from one generation to the next in the family as well. [9]https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0896627314000580
Being physically and emotionally weak
People who are physically weak and do not look like normal people can also get depressed due to their weakness.
If you look, you will be upset because of physical weakness your nervous system will release substances that will lead you to this condition which we also called deep depression.
Similarly, people who are emotionally weak may also experience a situation similar to depression. This is because the emotional person looks at everything emotionally and if he does not get the desired results then he increases the chances of going into Said conditions. [10]Are You Feeling… Tired, Sad, Angry, Irritable, Hopeless? (rand.org)
Lack of decision making
It is a very unique thing in human behavior that human beings have the ability to cope with the situation in a good way and this is the main reason for a large number of human beings on this planet today.
But some people do not understand the need for time. Decisions or actions that are meant to be made at a particular time are not made and regret is destined for them after the passage of time.
There are two different things in this regard. Some people are naturally incapable of making a decision. If some people or youngsters deliberately or voluntarily waste their time and later regret it. And the result comes in the form of deep Depression. [11]Depression and decision-making capacity for treatment or research: a systematic review | BMC Medical Ethics | Full Text (biomedcentral.com)
Diseases
One of the major causes of depression is illnesses. Young people who have a disorder that has been going on for a long time.
The main reason for this is the frustration that the sick person may have felt that he has been suffering from the disease for a long time and he is trying his best but he is not recovering. In such a situation the person is depressed. Will go into depression. [12]Depression and associated physical diseases and symptoms (nih.gov)
Late wedding
There are a lot of young people in every society of the world who think long and hard about a relationship like marriage. If I start searching seriously there are many peoples are there that has married but this is late marriage. That is, most of the people of this age group are married at this age. On the other hand, due to the passage of time. People are not as sexually healthy as they used to be at the right time. The result is anxiety and people go into a deep depression. [13]Marital Conflict, Depressive Symptoms, and Functional Impairment (nih.gov)
Food and lifestyle
Things are changing over time and with the passage of time the diet and its methods are also changing. Similarly, the way of life is also changing and the youth are particularly affected.
Young people spend less time with nature and more attention to technology. Doing so changes their sleep and waking hours, as well as slows down the diet that is used to support the digestive system.
It is slowly disappearing. That is, people, especially young people, pay more attention to spicy and ready-made or prepared food. Instead of natural or organic food.
It is a recurring hobby of the young generation that they prefer cooked or packed food.
This is because of the fact that there are many online apps that provide ready-made food to your home.
This literally means that young people are doing this to avoid the hassle of cooking and on the other hand to have a delicious meal.
Sometimes, it is okay to do this but if it is made a habit then young people get various digestive diseases and if these diseases go on for a long time then the situation is chronic like the above explained and if the diseases are not cured then young people go into a deep depression.
On the other hand, when young people want to normalize and correct their habits, the time has passed and only worries remain. [14]https://www.scielo.br/j/rpc/a/TkSWVDwBDGRKBNNW9TsdxBL/?lang=en&format=pdf
Solutions to Deep Depression
Here are some tips to help you get rid of depression in particular.
Strengthen yourself
Young people who suffer from deep depression and are stuck in situations where their life is not going normally and they are feeling weak and problems persist, then in such a situation, it is very important that these people Strengthen themselves from the inside and from out.
Because if the solution to the problem is not in their power, then they are in such a situation without any reason. When they do have not the solution.
If you do not have the solution it is illogical to worry about it. Leave the situation as it is and move on and strengthen yourself as much as possible.
Coping with situations
As mentioned above, if you or especially young people are stuck in a situation where they want to get out and can’t get out, then strengthen yourself and face these situations because it is a fact. The moment is passing fast and the situation in which a young person is now will not always there. This time will also pass be confident.
Remove your shortcomings
Young people go into a deep depression due to some deficiency or weakness. This weakness can be mental, physical, or emotional. Try to overcome this weakness.
If there is a mental or physical weakness then it can be easily identified. You will move towards a better and healthier life.
If young people are suffering from an emotional state and there is no solution for it and because of this they are in deep depression or in such a situation and they are not able to control their emotions then one of the best ways is to Factors that are remembered situation again and again than Write it down on a piece of paper and memorize it.
Repeat and adjust yourself in such a way that if this situation or this thing happens again, you have to deliberately ignore it. Explain that if you do not do this, you will be very upset, which is not good for him.
Don’t expect from people
Scientifically man is a social animal, and he likes to be with other people. But society has its own symbols and endowments and human society is incomplete without transactions. It is human nature that if someone is treating someone well, he will expect the other person to treat him the same way.
If the next person does not behave as expected, then the person will go into a deep depression. This behavior is more common in young people.
If this is the case then there is only one solution and that is to keep your expectations from the people low.
Moving forward with the criticism of the people
One of the major causes of depression is that when a young person is criticized by people, he goes into a state of anxiety. The best solution is to break your fears or problems into a series of smaller steps. Don’t overdo it.
Forget the bad past
If the past of a young person is something in which there have been bitter and painful situations or bitter attitudes have been tolerated, try not to bring such thinking close to you and ignore it.
If it is not done then the brain will be affected again and the result will be in the form of deep depression.
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases
If a young person is suffering from a disease, he should be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible, otherwise, he can develop a chronic condition.
And it will be difficult to get rid of it. After that, the young person will become anxious and will go into a deep depression due to the fact that I did not get the diagnosis and treatment of this disease in time due to which Today he is in this condition. The best and best solution is to diagnose and treat any disease as soon as possible.
Interact with new people
Meeting and befriending new people is a good and healthy process. People and young people who are suffering from depression for any reason should try to have good relationships with new people.
This will definitely help them to get out of their depression or at least reduce their discomfort.
Changing your lifestyle
If you are young and suffering from depression due to different life circumstances then try to change your lifestyle. You should get closer to nature, go to bed early at night and get up early in the morning. Being organic and giving yourself time will also help you in case of deep depression.
Appoint your mentor
Mentors are desperately needed to get out of deep depression. If you choose a mentor who has a lot of experience in life and has gone through difficult situations, it can also lead you to the path of difficulties.
If you keep correcting your situation and affairs on time, it will not be your turn to go into such a situation, and later you will become a victim of depression.
Stop thinking you are too smart
This attitude of the youth is very common among the majority. There are a number of reasons like the media is updating a large number of young people but on a practical basis, these people are not so strong and make decisions that will cause them trouble later.
Even if you consider yourself very wise, you should stop doing this. There are better people than you. Keep taking guidance from them. If you go your own way, you are more likely to make the wrong decision and later develop depression.
Controlling emotions
Controlling emotions is the best way to prevent depression. The words and decisions made in an emotional state can cause problems later, especially for young people and they go into depression after a while. The best solution is to break your fears or problems into a series of smaller steps.
Medications are also used to prevent depression, but prolonged use of medications can also be harmful.
So the best and most beneficial way to do this is to adjust your attitudes, your diet, your lifestyle and the way you treat people so that you do not become depressed. Your health is paramount. When you don’t take care of yourself, no one else will take care of you. [15]MDD2e.fm (psychiatryonline.org)[16]Microsoft Word – E86602.doc (who.int)[17]https://psychiatryonline.org/pb/assets/raw/sitewide/practice_guidelines/guidelines/mdd.pdf[18]Strategies to Improve the Management of Depression in Primary Care (nih.gov)[19]Depression (major depressive disorder) – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
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