Yoga :An effective treatment for Depressiopn

Treating the depression with medication has lots of side effects. Yoga is safest and highly effective. Yoga exercises prepare the body and mind for long periods of meditation. Yoga enables proper stimulation of glands and organs, helping them to produce the soothing, healing chemical balance that led to overcome stress and depression. Yoga exercises improve circulation, sending invigorating oxygen to your brain and all your muscles. Practicing yoga regularly will also make a huge difference in its effectiveness. A person should do yoga for 20minutes daily or at least 3 days a week. One can join yoga classes or can practice yoga at home. Yoga provides great physical and mental benefits that can create true happiness and well-being.

Some very useful tips

• Elderly patients should first consult doctor before choosing yoga as a treatment option.

• Never force or strain your body while doing yoga. Relax briefly between each practice.

• Avoid tea, coffee, smoking, alcohol for better results.

• Practice in the presence of a medical or yoga expert

• Practice Yoga on the ground in a calm surrounding. Do not practice on sofas and beds.

How Relaxation Helps

There are a lot of methods to cure depression. Some relaxation techniques provide great help to take charge again in an easy and gentle way and help to over come depression. . it is important to take the time and effort to make such practice a regular routine, as benefits compound over time. ontinue doing this for 10 to 20 minutes. Practice this technique early or late in the day for optimum results but wait at least two hours after eating a meal. The relaxation response brings your system back into balance. A variety of relaxation techniques help you achieve the relaxation response. They also serve a protective quality by teaching you how to stay calm.

Some Useful Tips-
1. Find a quiet place where you feel comfortable and you can sit properly.
2. Breathe deeply to tighten your chest. Sit with your back straight and breathe in slowly through your nose
3. Yoga provides a great help in relaxation and also has calming effect on the mind.
4. Do not skip these routine habits.
5. Listening to Meditation Scripts provides a great help.

Treating Depression-VNS Therapy

VNS Therapy is a non-drug treatment which can be opted for the treatment of depression. This is one of the safest treatments. VNS Therapy can be used for long term treatment. Vagus nerve stimulation is one of several newer types of brain stimulation methods .Vagus nerve stimulation is based on intermittent stimulation which is done with a device called as pulse generator. This device is implanted in the chest with a small surgery. This pulse generator is used to send electric signals to the brain of the patient. This passage of electric signal is done through a nerve in between known as vagus. Because of vagus nerve this treatment is known as vague nerve therapy. The duration of this treatment is about 50 to 90 minutes with the patient under general anesthesia.

The treatment can have some side effects such as

• Harshness

• cough

• Throat pain

• paraesthesia

• Indigestion

• vomiting

Treating Depression :Medication

Medication is one of the primary treatments to approach in treating depression. They are prescription-only drugs that come with risks as well as benefits. Self-medication can be dangerous. There are several types of depression medications (antidepressants) used for the cure of depression. The prescription and management of medication must be done by a skilled physician who can have a close look at the patient .In patients with severe depression antidepressants are more effective than any other treatment. Antidepressants help people with depression by making some natural chemicals more available to the brain. In this way they help in restoring the brain's chemical balance which helps in recovery from symptoms of depression. In order to avoid antidepressant withdrawal symptoms, never stop your medication but you can gradually reduce your dose. The duration of taking antidepressant are decided by the doctor under whose inspection the patient is. Generally the duration is about 4 to 6 months.

Things to look if you are starting medication
• Consult a psychiatrist only as family physician does not provide much help.
• Find the right drug that actually works for you.
• Have a close look at the side effects
• Don’t stop medication without talking to your doctor
• Go to therapy along which the medication.

Treating Depression : Psychotherapy

First treatment that is offered to a depressed person is Psychotherapy. This treatment is often called with a name therapy. There are a number of Psychotherapy based on type and condition of the depression. Psychotherapy is not normally used to treat severe depression patient. Psychotherapy therapy works by assuming that the patient is depressed due to unresolved issues that they are unaware of. For best result of Psychotherapy treatment the patient should attend all the counseling properly. In psychotherapy, first thing is to identify the root cause of depression. Psychotherapy can give results which can give longer-lasting benefits. It also helps you to follow your medications properly.

What you can gain from Psychotherapy

• It can help reduce stress in your life.

• It can give you a new perspective on problems with family, friends and co-workers.

• It can make it easier to stick to your treatment.

•It helps to regain a sense of control and pleasure in life

•It helps to learn various coping techniques and problem-solving skills