DEALING WITH DEPRESSION
We are advancing and evolving at an unbelievable speed. Life is faster, easier and more comfortable now. But this advancement of the human race has come at a terrible cost. We have lost our peace of mind. Irrespective of age, gender or social class, we are facing the bane of depression quite frequently. Let us understand the reason behind this mental condition. Psychologically speaking, when we are faced with adverse situations, our mind works hard to handle the situation and preserve its integrity, calling forth all available resources at its disposal. However, if the adversity persists or the situation is an overwhelming one, these resources are soon exhausted and the mind goes spirally into an abyss called depression. However, the number of resources at hand varies from person to person. Someone with more resources is naturally more resistant to depression. Biologically, any mental disorder can be explained as a function of dysfunctioning brain circuits. There is an imbalance of...