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I am a 37 years old primary school teacher, suffering from depression for the last two years. There is a continuous feeling of sadness and worthlessness. I get easily tired and have lost complete interest in my household as well as school work, there are times when I feel like committing suicide (without any apparent reason). My sleep is disturbed and sometimes I just sleep for three, four hours at night; Also i have been told that I suffer from Depression Major . I have tried conventional anti-depressive medication, but its benefits were short-lived and were not without side affects. Please suggest a homeopathic treatment for depression major
Rajni , Chandigarh
Rajni , as already diagnosed, You seem to suffer from major depression or unipolar depression, which is characterized by severe, persistent depressed mood and loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities, accompanied by decreased energy levels, changes in sleep and appetite, feelings of guilt or hopelessness and Most importantly repeated thoughts about suicide.
Homeopathic Remedies for Suicidal Thoughts in Depression Major
Medicines Natrum Muriaticum, Ignatia, Kali Phos, and Coffea are extremely effective Homeopathic medicines for depression; but for treating depression major different homeopathic medicines are to be used.
1. Aurum Met – When there are Suicidal thoughts
Homeopathic medicine Aurum Met is effective in depression major when there is great loathing of life and there are thoughts of Suicide. Along with this there are classical signs of depression in the patient.
2. Natrum Sulph – For Persistent Suicidal Thoughts
Natrum Sulph is an important medicine for the treatment of major depression where psychotic symptoms of suicidal thoughts are in a greater magnitude, where the patient has to be physically refrained from committing such an act.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Depression Major?
Major depression is different from other two forms of depression – Chronic Low Grade Depression or Dysthymia and Depressed Moods. Major depression refers only to case where psychotic symptoms of suicidal thoughts or behavious are accompanied. Major depression occurs in all groups of people. It affects both sexes, with an increased incidence in women.
2. What are the causes of Depression Major?
There are multiple causes of depression . Biological- people with depression typically have too title or to much of certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. Changes in these brain chemicals may cause, or contribute to depression. Cognitive- people with negative thinking pattern, people who are pessimistic, have low self-esteem, worry too much or feel they have little control over life events, are more life events, are more likely events, are more likely to develop depression. Genetic- a family history of depression. Situational- difficult life events, including the death of a loved one, divorce, financial problems or moving to a new place, can contribute to depression.
3. How to Recognise Depression?
Symptoms that might help one in recognizing depression are ~ a persistent sad, anxious or ’empty’ mood, sleeping too little or sleeping too much, reduced appetite and weight loss, or increased appetite and .weight gain, loss of interest or pleasure in- activities once enjoyed. Restlessness or irritability, difficulty in concentrating, remembering, or making decisions, fatigue or loss of energy, feeling of guilt, hopelessness or worthlessness, thoughts of death or suicide. If five or more of these symptoms remain for longer than two weeks or if the symptoms are severe enough to interfere -with the daily routine, consult a physician for a thorough analysis.
You seem to suffer from major depression or unipolar depression, which is characterized by severe, persistent depressed mood and loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities, accompanied by decreased energy levels, changes in sleep and appetite, and feelings of guilt or hopelessness. 
