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tinalakay natin ang Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Ito po ay tungkol sa aking nasaksihan recently sa Istanbul, Turkey sa Syrian refugees doon.
Kinabukasan, Lunes ay mas marami ang nagpadala ng message sa ating FB dahil sa inilathala nating artikulo dito sa Pilipino Mirror na ‘UGAT NG DEPRESYON’. Gusto nilang malaman kung mayroon ba sila nito. Dahil ang totoo, hindi alam ng baliw na siya ay nababaliw. Hinding-hindi aaminin ang adik na siya ay lulong na. At hindi rin alam ng may depresyon kung ito ay malala na. Be brave dear readers, at mag-suri…
3 MINUTE DEPRESSION TEST
Tanggap naman natin na tayong lahat ay dumaraan sa kalungkutan. Ngunit mabuti nang malaman natin kung ang ating dinaranas ay lampas na sa normal at nakaaapekto na sa iba. Subukan po ninyo ang sim-ple test na ito ng isang sikat na Psychiatirst, Dr. Ivan Goldberg. Dito natin matatanto kung kayo’y dapat nang maturukan o madala sa mental. Hahaha! Biro lang po. Simulan natin at maging honest sa inyong pagsagot. Check one in each category from letters A to J, and add your total score:
Questions:
A. Recently have decreased interest or pleasure in doing things.
1. Not at all
2. Several days
3. More than half of the days
4. Nearly every day
B. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.
1. Not at all
2. Several days
3. More than half the days
4. Nearly every day
C. Trouble falling or staying asleep, or vice versa, sleeping too much.
1. Not at all
2. Several days
3. More than half the days
4. Nearly every day
D. Feeling tired or having little energy.
1. Not at all
2. Several days
3. More than half the days
4. Nearly every day
E. Poor appetite or vice versa, overeating.
1. Not at all
2. Several days
3. More than half the days
4. Nearly every day
F. Feeling bad about yourself – or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.
1. Not at all
2. Several days
3. More than half the days
4. Nearly every day
G. Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading or watching television.
1. Not at all
2. Several days
3. More than half the days
4. Nearly every day
H. Moving or speaking so slowly that other people have noticed.
1. Not at all
2. Several days
3. More than half the days
4. Nearly every day
I. Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself.
1. Not at all
2. Several days
3. More than half the days
4. Nearly every day
J. If you’ve had any days with issues above, how difficult have these problems made it for you at work, home, school, or with other people?
1. Not difficult at all
2. Somewhat difficult
3. Very difficult
4. Extremely difficult
Scoring Index:
10 – 15: Normal mood swings. Need to relax.
16 – 20: Mild Depression. Need a comforting friend to talk to.
21 – 30: Moderate Depression. Need a Psychologist.
31 – 40: Severe Depression. Need a Psychiatrist.
HAH! SAAN GALING ANG SCORE N’YO?
Biochemistry: Differences in certain chemicals in the brain may contribute to symptoms of depression. Also poor nutrition and other illnesses.
Genetics: Depression can run in families. For example, if one identical twin has depression, the other sibling has a 70 % chance of having it also.
Personality: People with low self-esteem, who are easily overwhelmed by stress, or who are generally pessimistic appear to be more likely to experience depression. Also death or loss.
Environmental factors: Continuous exposure to violence, neglect, abuse, family or relationship prob-lems, poverty or gender identity conflict, may make some people more vulnerable to depression. Also substance abuse.
SEEKING PROFESSIONAL HELP
Depression is among the most treatable of mental disorders. 80 to 90 % of people with depression eventually respond well to treatment. Before a diagnosis or treatment, a health professional should conduct a thorough evaluation, including an interview and possibly a physical examination.
In some cases, a blood test or image scanning might be done to make sure the depression is not due to a medical condition like a thyroid problem. It is most important to identify the root cause, symp-toms, medical and family history, cultural and environmental factors to arrive at a diagnosis and plan a course of action.
GETTING TREATED
Medication:
Antidepressants might be prescribed to help modify one’s brain chemistry. They are not habit-forming. Full benefits may be seen after 2 to 3 months.
Psychotherapy:
Also called ‘talk therapy’ or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with focus on the present and problem solving. CBT helps a person to recognize distorted thinking and then change behaviors and thinking. Improvement can be made in 10 to 15 sessions.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT):
Outdated (1940s) but was used for patients with severe depression or bipolar disorder who have not responded to other treatments. It involves a brief electrical stimulation of the brain while under anes-thesia.
Nutritional Therapy:
New research has shown that many natural supplements may provide the building blocks for the body to produce its own ‘happy hormones’.
Physical & Sports Therapy:
Regular exercises and movement stimulates the production of neurotransmitters to counteract de-pression.
Spiritual and Meditation Therapy:
Science has shown that people who believe in a ‘higher being’ are more relaxed, guided and are able to initiate their own healing.
*Quotes
“When you’re happy, you enjoy the music. But when you’re sad, you identify with the lyrics.”
– Frank Ocean, award winning composer
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