First stage of depression any medication to prevent this? Please help its really urgent.

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Dear Lybrateuser, - For mild depression you can follow some lifestyle measures: - eat a well balanced diet with more of fruits & vegetables including green leafy & seasonal ones, whole grains, protein foods, healthy fats including omega 3 fatty acids - do regular exercise like walking, jogging, swimming, yoga, meditation & deep breathing for 10-15 min daily morning which is very important factor to feel alert, confidant & fit - proper sleep is another very important factor, sleep well for at least 7-8 hrs at night, keep your sleep & wake up time fixed, do not nap for more than half an hour in the afternoon, a good sound sleep is a great stress reliever & the body & mind feels energised & revitalised - listen to music, read, play a game, keep yourself busy & active, think positive, achieve a task in a day you will feel better - talk to friends, family, socialise - consult a psychiatrist if not much improvement as proper assessment will be required before starting any medication.

Nash Kamdin · Accepted Answer

Dear Lybrateuser, - For mild depression you can follow some lifestyle measures: - eat a well balanced diet with more of fruits & vegetables including green leafy & seasonal ones, whole grains, protein foods, healthy fats including omega 3 fatty acids - do regular exercise like walking, jogging, swimming, yoga, meditation & deep breathing for 10-15 min daily morning which is very important factor to feel alert, confidant & fit - proper sleep is another very important factor, sleep well for at least 7-8 hrs at night, keep your sleep & wake up time fixed, do not nap for more than half an hour in the afternoon, a good sound sleep is a great stress reliever & the body & mind feels energised & revitalised - listen to music, read, play a game, keep yourself busy & active, think positive, achieve a task in a day you will feel better - talk to friends, family, socialise - consult a psychiatrist if not much improvement as proper assessment will be required before starting any medication.

Jagadeesan M.S. · Answer

The word depressed is a common everyday word. People might say" i'm depressed" when in fact they mean" i'm fed up because i've had a row, or failed an exam, or lost my job" etc. These ups and downs of life are common and normal. Most people recover quite quickly. With true depression, you have a low mood and other symptoms each day for at least two weeks The common symptoms are (few might be present in a person with depression) Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies or sports Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much Tiredness and lack of energy, so even small tasks take extra effort Changes in appetite — often reduced appetite and weight loss, but increased cravings for food and weight gain in some people Anxiety, agitation or restlessness Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or blaming yourself for things that aren't your responsibility Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts or suicide Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches General medical conditions and substances causing depression also needs to be ruled out. Consult a psychiatrist and get evaluated.