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Signs of Depression
Practising as a consultant psychiatrist in Kokilaben Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Dr Parth Nagda has credible experience in handling depression cases.
Depression is an extremely common illness, affecting 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 males at any point in their lives.
According to Dr Parth Nagda, here are some common physical and psychological signs and symptoms of depression that need attention:
1) Persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, and hopelessness.
2) Imbalanced sleep and appetite, either too less or too much.
Schizophrenia
Dr Parth Nagda, Consultant Psychiatrist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Navi Mumbai talks about Schizophrenia. This is a chronic long term psychiatric illness, where the person develops dissociation with reality slowly.
Some symptoms are :
Suspiciousness that people out to harm or plotting against him. Hearing voices in his head Irritable, abusive, violent
There can be fearfulness, becomes solitary, withdrawn, disconnects from friends and family, has poor self-care
Sleeping Tips
Sleep problems or insomnia is experienced by around 30% of the population. Lifestyle habits, stress levels and underlying health and medical conditions influence sleep.
Sticking to a regular sleep schedule, going to bed and waking up at the same time every day helps. Even if you sleep late on some days, wake up at the same time.
Creating a relaxing bedtime routine can help unwind and signal to your body that it’s time to sleep. This could include taking a warm bath or shower, reading a book, or listening to soothing music.
Tips To Manage Anxiety
Let’s first understand that anxiety is a normal and natural response to stress. But when anxiety becomes overwhelming or interferes with daily life, it’s important to seek help.
1) So one effective technique is deep breathing. By taking slow, deep breaths, you can help slow your heart rate and calm your body’s response to stress. Another technique is progressive muscle relaxation, which involves tensing and relaxing different muscle groups to release tension in the body.
2) Cognitive-behavioural techniques can be taught by a psychologist. It involves identifying and changing negative thought patterns that can contribute to anxiety.
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Steps to Get Rid of Cell Phone Addiction
Mobile phone addiction is pattern of behaviour wherein a person is excessively attached to their phone, to the point that it interferes with their daily life and relationships.
Various reasons why it might develop range from need for constant stimulation, a fear of missing out, or an underlying anxiety or depressive disorder.
Tips to limit usage are:
Try to set boundaries, about where and when will you use it
For example, don’t use your phone during meals or when you’re with friends and family.
Next, turn off notifications for non-essential apps to avoid being constantly interrupted by your phone.