Tag: #depression

5 alarming signs that you might not be doing okay

How to Cope With Anxiety and Depression | Everyday Health

I wake up everyday wishing,
my eyebags to not be heavier than my emotional baggage
and my room to not be messier,
than the thoughts inside my head
is this something that everyone
wishes for at my age?
or is it just me?
who stares at the ceiling every night
while lying on her bed
why does only the night sky see me cry?
why do my shadows just show up in daylight and not at night,
when I’m ready to embrace them all?
why my secrets, darker than the sky, seem deeper than the silence the night holds.
the silence comforts sometimes,
but sometimes it just creeps straight into every vein in my body,
I never wished for much,
but my thoughts to not be louder,
than the silence the night holds

You know those feelings of general discontent, sadness, and hopelessness? If you have them, don’t ignore them. They could be signs of something much worse, like depression. Let’s check out the signs-

1. You feel fatigue and don’t sleep (or sleep too much).

Depression strips you of your energy and makes you feel lethargic. You stop doing things you enjoy because you feel exhausted, and begin sleeping excessively, or not sleeping at all (insomnia).

2. Your emotions are all over the place.

One moment, you’re feeling irritable and going off on someone in a full display of anger. The next, you’re crying. Depression can swing your moods uncontrollably.

3. Your topics of conversation have turned morbid.

Suicides rarely come without the symptoms that show up beforehand. Depressed people will often talk about it. If you’re in the company of a good friend who has flipped the morbid switch to “on” and is now talking about death and dying, stay close and monitor him. He may be on the doorstep of a suicide attempt.

4. Your outlook on life has done a 180.

Having a hopeless outlook on life is the most common symptom of depression. Associated feelings of worthlessness, self-hate, or inappropriate guilt may ride shotgun. You vocalize thoughts like “It’s all my fault,” and “What’s the point?”

5. You’ve lost interest in the things you enjoy.

Depression can rob you of the things you love, making you withdrawing from the very activities you once looked forward to — sports, socializing with friends, hobbies, etc.

What to do…

If depression has crept in, don’t despair. With professional help and a strong support system of loving family and friends, you can overcome it. Here’s what you can do:

  • Please sleep. Don’t set the alarm. Just sleep until you wake up.
  • Do not isolate yourself—find community and support.
  • Don’t internalize your feelings. Be totally present with them.
  • Express gratitude.
  • Journal your feelings daily to help release those negative emotions.
  • Lean on your faith, or something greater than you.
  • Rediscover the activities and hobbies that bring you peace, joy, and vitality.
  • Exercise daily. Fifteen minutes of cardio is all it takes.
  • Practice mindfulness.

PEER PRESSURE

Peer pressure refers to the pressure to follow societal norms and do what is right. Peer pressure is a significant issue that is frequently overlooked. When a girl or a boy reaches the age when they are regarded “ready” to marry, peer pressure plays a major impact. Peer pressure begins to act on someone who is not married according to society conventions. It’s a significant issue since many individuals, even if they don’t like it, do things out of peer pressure.

When graduates begin seeking for work, this is an example of peer pressure. When the majority of people work in mainstream organizations, a person who wants to go outside the box and do something unusual faces a lot of peer pressure. Children want you to purchase them toys or clothes so that they can be loved by their peers. Later in adolescence, individuals may feel pressured to participate in certain activities, such as dance or sports, because most of their peers do. Under the influence of the “popular” kids, they may desire to emulate anti-social habits like bullying, smoking, or even drugs.

Peer pressure has a major influence on a child’s behaviour during his or her adolescent years, as well as in later adulthood. Peer pressure that is healthy can be a motivator for doing well in school, athletics, and extracurricular activities. It may prove counterproductive for the individual if used excessively. Though peer pressure might be a motivation at times, it should never be permitted to override one’s particular preferences or inner real calling.

The only way to prevent aggressive behaviour among children as a result of peer pressure is to teach them how to say no when necessary and to stay away from peers who pressure them to do things they are uncomfortable with or that are potentially dangerous. They must spend time with other children who can resist peer pressure and should always seek the advice of an adult they trust if they are having difficulty resisting peer pressure. Parents and instructors should pay attention to their children and interact with them if they encounter any problems.

Effects Of Peer Pressure On Children And Strategies To Help Them Cope:

It is a natural human desire to want to fit in and be a part of a group that one admires or idolizes, especially during the formative years of adolescence when children want belonging, acceptance, and attention. However, rather than leading to more friends, this ambition is more often than not met with unwelcome pressure. Peer pressure is the term for this type of stress. It’s a form of societal pressure that nearly everyone encounters at some point in their lives. External stimulation in the form of peer pressure or internal motivation to follow one’s peers can both cause peer pressure.

Peer pressure is most prevalent throughout the adolescent years, when each individual undergoes numerous internal and external changes. Peers have an important role in a child’s growth, particularly during adolescence. Beginning in early childhood, peers have a strong impact that only grows stronger during adolescence.