Thursday, September 16, 2010

Depression and increasing suicide rates

Depression is now observed in many people in increasing rates, the reason being varying. There are wide reasons which develop depressive conditions in people, which if treated properly bring in some hopes of getting back normal mental state. But if the depression is of severe levels, there are very less chances that people survive.
Suicide rates are increasing massively; the reports reveal that depression is the basic reason which forces the mind of the person in vicious circle of negative thoughts. Generally people get in to depression due to various complications like, unemployment, social isolation, chronic illness and any occupational crisis.
Depression is nothing but mental illness, which takes away the feeling of the person and makes him deprived of happiness and positive thinking. There are various medicines available which works by dilating the nerves in such a manner that can improve optimistic feelings and thoughts.
Severe depression is more likely to develop the feeling of stepping for suicide. When a person is undergoing the phase of depression, all the positive emotions and feeling which develops hope in living a healthy life ends, and results in a life that has no meaning.
Hence, it is always advisable to get the case diagnosed as soon as, the person feels he is hit by depression. Proper medications and optimistic support system would make it easier to cover the journey and lead to healthy living.