By: Anu Patel
November 13, 2016

Depression is becoming more and more common than you might think. In fact, mental health conditions, such as Depression is a serious medical condition which is increasing in modern society and affecting lot of people and their families.

Many people are never even diagnosed with depression they continue their life’s feeling empty inside!

At some point of time everybody experience depression in some form this could start as feeling low, being bullied, exam pressure, or Everyday life becoming successful in life, having a family, battling a medical condition, or even having suicidal thoughts, these are all forms of depression which isn’t looked into enough!

A lot of people suffer in silence for years, before they seek help or even start to talk about how they are feeling. It’s very important for people to understand talking about their feelings isn’t admitting defeat! or declaring that something is wrong with them. The key to overcome depression is being open about it, acknowledging depression is the first stage to get Help

Why you should Use Homeopathic Remedies for Depression?

Some people might tell you that depression is all in your head, and you should go speak to a psychiatrist.

You may also fear the thought of taking antidepressants (the conventional treatment for depression) We will look into more of these Homeopathic remedies in more details further down the list, lets first, look at the adverse effects of antidepressants.

Side effects of Conventional Medical Treatment for Depression

It is important to note that drug companies only need to provide the FDA with two positive antidepressant studies to gain approval for a particular drug, even though they may also submit several more negative trials.

Not to mention, there are also numerous adverse effects associated with antidepressants. The list includes:

anxiety, dry mouth, blurry vision, insomnia, headaches, nausea, weight gain, agitation, and digestive issues such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, or constipation.

A person on antidepressants may also experience a decreased desire for sex and have issues achieving an orgasm. Men may also have a problem attaining an erection.

Causes and Symptoms of Depression

Homeopathy for depression is not easy to access, When being diagnosed with Depression they should have four to five symptoms associated with depression these signs include the following lasting for about a month.

  • Feelings of guilt
  • Physical inactivity or hyperactivity
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Insomnia / sleeping too much
  • Worthlessness, pessimism, and hopelessness
  • Persistent sadness
  • Thoughts or attempts of suicide
  • Poor / increased appetite
  • Weight loss or weight gain
  • Decreased interest in pleasurable activities
  • Decreased energy and fatigue

Overall, there are various reasons a person may be diagnosed as clinically depressed. Chemical changes in the Brain, may lead to mood disorders. For instance, low serotonin levels are associated with anxiety, irritability, impulsiveness, aggressiveness, and depression. These symptoms also start changing for the worse due to serotonin levels dropping further.

It is also essential to address other possible underlying causes and associated conditions, including nutrient deficiencies, excessive alcohol consumption, hypoglycemia, diabetes, lowed thyroid function, low adrenal dysfunction, food allergies, premenstrual syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, lung disease, heart disease, chronic pain or inflammation, liver disease, multiple sclerosis, seasonal affective disorder, and cancer.