• April 26, 2024

The modern lifestyle we have today is causing many people to live their depressed days, which seriously affects their general health. And although information about it is widespread, the most common myths about depression are still a problem.

In an interview with Alan Barrell , member of the Mexican Society of Neuropsychiatry, notes that the depression it is a condition that affects health in different spheres; has as its first consequence prevent the performance of normal tasks and that is accompanied by a series of stigmata serious.

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Open your eyes to act

Currently, the World Health Organization (WHO) consider the depression as one of the diseases most disabling in the world, says Barrell.

It is estimated that worldwide there are more than 350 million people suffering from depression . In Mexico, it is known that the incidence can range from 5 to 11% depending on the source consulted. "

He is also the medical director of Lundbeck , says that the depression It has many faces, not just feeling like "the ugly doll", and it is because of them that it becomes critical to know about it. One of the first steps is to eliminate Myths most common, which are:

1. It's just a state of mind. The reality is that the depression is a disease , which is associated with a wide variety of symptom emotional, neuropsychological and physical.

2. It's not something serious. Due to lack of knowledge, it is commonly believed that depression It is not serious, but by not being treated early, it can even lead to death.

3. It's just sadness or anxiety. We all have the right to feel sad , but you have to know how to differentiate it from the disease . When we realize that the origin of this emotional state is not congruent with the reaction experienced, there is a warning of depression .

4. Men and women manifest it equally. The feminine gender has as an "advantage" to express the whole series of feelings and even resort to crying without that being criticized by society.

However, in our still macho society, a man who cries in the corners is highly questioned. Therefore a gentleman who gets depressed gets in absolutely no intolerance Y aggressive" , it states.

5. It does not affect the activities. There are very clear data that indicate that people who suffer depression they see themselves as incapacitated to perform their usual tasks. And although they can follow their life like this, there will be some time when the symptom overcome tolerance.

Experts point out that by demystifying these points, you can get a diagnosis timely, that will help the quality of life of the people to be better. Family members and close relatives can be a guide to approach the patient to diagnose and treat themselves.

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