Saturday 30 November 2013

Commit suicide and depression

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2013/11/28/Doctor-commits-suicide-after-killing-son.aspx
 Psychological problem like depression is become a common problem in urban world.

What is depression?
Depression is a state of low mood that can affect person's thoughts, behavior, feelings and sense of well-being.

How common is the depression ?
Depression in Malaysia is about 11-12 % among rural area. It is much higher in city.

What is the presentation of depression?
If you got depression, you will got difficulty of sleep or excessive sleep, poor appetite, feeling hopeless,low mood, lost of interest, reduce body weight and later with feeling worthless to live or even suicidal idea eventually commit suicide.

What to do if I got the symptom?
You should seek treatment from doctor if urgent need psychiatric attention.

Is there a treatment for depression?
There is  treatment for depression . Medication group like  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors(SNRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) works well as antidepressent.

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