Studies suggest that exercise is also an effective treatment for people suffering from depression, and can work as well as taking antidepressants for some people. However, those suffering from several depression may need more than just exercise. We all use the word ‘Depression / depressed’ quite a lot in our daily lives, especially when we’re feeling low, sad, or troubled.
And though its okay to feel that once in a while, depression becomes a psychological disorder when you feel like that at all times (for prolonged periods).
If ignored for long, Depression is one such physical and mental health condition, which can also ruin your entire life.
Deepika Padukone Says Sports Helped Her Overcome Depression
Watch Deepika Padukone in Nike’s new advert that shows top Indian athletes and sportswomen training together on city streets.
Guess which sport Deepika Padukone is playing in the video?
Yes, its Badminton (she’s the daughter of ace Indian shuttler Prakash Padukone after all).
Ms Padukone, leading Bollywood actress, says sports helped her overcome depression in her younger days.
Sport has taught me how to survive! It has taught me how to fight! It has made me unstoppable – Deepika
Types of Depression
Depression can take many forms. Seasonal affective disorder, clinical depression, and bipolar depression and postpartum depression are all commonly diagnosed types of depression.
Conditions such as substance abuse or an eating disorder may be confused with depression, and can make any form of depression rather hard to diagnose. Other conditions can worsen a case of depression.
The following are some very common forms of depression.
- One of the major types of depression is bipolar depression (also known as manic depressive illness). Bipolar depression is commonly recognized as someone experiencing being overly happy, then suddenly becoming horribly depressed.
- One of the major types of depression that women are known to suffer from is postpartum depression. This takes place right after giving birth to a baby.
- A common subtype of depression is seasonal affective disorder. This form of depression seems to be tied to the way people react to the amount of sunlight that is available to them each day.
- A very serious form of the many types of depression is psychotic depression. Those that suffer from psychotic depression very often hallucinate. This is one of the most dangerous types of depression and often there is a need for someone else to jump in and help.
- People that seem to be suffering constantly from a mild form of depression are likely to be suffering from dysthymia.
- Another of the many types of depression that are very commonly suffered by women is atypical depression.
Experiencing things like panic attacks, overeating, and sleeping disturbances commonly mark this form of depression.
Some of the warning signs of depression include Lack of Interest in Daily Activities, Prolonged Sadness, Suicidal Thoughts, Sleep Disorders, Change in Appetite & other Physical Ailments.
No matter which one of the many types of depression you might be suffering from, knowing the difference between them is the best way to get the best possible treatment.
Discuss any signs of depression with your doctor and work with him to find the treatment that is best suited for you.
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