DEPRESSED MOOD

Depressive disorder is common, with a prevalence of approximately 5% in the general population. Depression is at least twice as common in the medically ill. It is important to note that depression has physical as well as mental symptoms. The diagnosis of depression in the medically ill, who may have physical symptoms of disease, relies on detection of the core psychological symptoms of low mood and anhedonia.

SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS

PSYCHOLOGICAL

• Depressed mood
• Reduced self-esteem
• Pessimism
• Guilt
• Loss of interest
• Loss of enjoyment (anhedonia)
• Suicidal thinking

SOMATIC

• Reduced appetite
• Weight change
• Disturbed sleep
• Fatigue
• Loss of libido
• Bowel disturbance
• Motor retardation (slowing of activity).

HOMOEOPATHIC APPROACH

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When  is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms

Few homoeopathic medicine can be thought of in the treatment of depressed mood are:

ANTIM CRUD., NATRUM MUR., CALCAREA PHOS., CHINA, ETC