Depression is a very common disease in today’s world. It is a serious medical condition, which causes the affected person to feel very depressed and hopeless and feel insignificant. So often fails to lead a normal life. As Muslims, we believe that the Lord of the Universe has not created any disease that cannot be cured by the Qur’an and Sunnah.
So we should take help from both these sources. As prevention is better th thing to avoid or fight any disease is patience. Patience is a very high quality that only lucky people have. And in the presence of patience, a person moves forward towards the goals of his life while facing all kinds of situations.
If we study the life of any great person in the world, we will finan cure, here are some important ways to not only avoid this disease but also control it.
Take help with patience and prayer. First of all, the most importantd that all of them have this quality more than ordinary people. For example, Prophets are seen to be patient in all kinds of situations. In Surah Al-Baqarah, Allah Almighty advises us to be patient in times of trouble and seek help through prayer, and also tells us that Allah is with those who are patient (2:153).
Gratitude seems to be a simple act, but it is an elixir for a person to avoid problems in the world, to be happy and to overcome difficulties. Whenever one’s heart is sad, if he starts counting the countless blessings of Allah, his sadness will disappear in minutes. But man is often ungrateful to his Lord and gets into trouble.
Allah has mentioned the ungratefulness of man in many places in the words “Qalil Ma Tashkaroon”. Similarly, not being grateful to servants is also a moral defect. Be sure to be grateful to whoever does good or kindness to you and be grateful to him in your heart. This will improve relationships and ward off depression.
It is said in the hadith that “prayer is the weapon of the believer”. So make it a habit to pray in all kinds of situations, good or bad. Because Allah hears the supplications of man and accepts them (Al-Momin: 60). Recite the Qur’anic and Masnoon supplications well in prayer and prostration. Because in prostration, a person is closer to Allah (Al-Alaq: 19). At the same time, ask for forgiveness a lot.
Research shows that many junk and fast foods themselves cause depression. Consuming foods rich in omega-3 like fish and walnuts plays an important role in keeping a person relaxed and happy. Consuming seasonal vegetables, fruits and water is important to maintain your overall health.
Whenever you feel overwhelmed by sadness, try to do your daily activities with consistency. This will improve your mood, reduce stress. Busyness itself is a powerful weapon against depression. Rather, it will not be wrong to say that ‘Be busy, get rid of depression’.
Be sure to include hobbies in your life that you can enjoy. For example, take up gardening, reading books, swimming or different sports. Keep yourself away from computer games and social media. Research has made it clear that these types of activities are harmful to both the human body and mind.
Instead of relying on others, take care of yourself. In this, it is important to arrange the cleanliness of your body, clothes and place. Sunlight is considered an excellent anti-depressant. Walking outdoors also improves mood.
Exercising is the need of the hour in today’s mechanized age. Research has shown that exercise is an excellent anti-depressant. Exercising or walking releases hormones in the human body called “endorphins or happy hormones”. They keep a person happy and where there is happiness, what is the use of sadness or despair.
Don’t blame yourself all the time or for every mistake. As soon as negative thoughts start to surround you, replace them with a positive thought or action. In the beginning you have to make a conscious effort, then you will get used to it and it will be possible to get rid of your negative habits and thoughts unconsciously. If it is not possible to do it yourself, then the help of a professional can be taken. Where the psychologist can help you by talking to you.
All these methods will be useful when the nature of the disease is not serious. But if the disease is severe, then definitely take the help of a doctor. There is no need to be shy or afraid of people. Today many celebrities in the world openly talk about this topic who managed to overcome this disease after suffering from it themselves. You are the highest creation of Allah. Don’t risk your life because of frivolous things or unimportant people, but take courage and overcome this disease and enjoy life. Effort is prerequisite.
Depression is a complex mental illness in which sufferers are often depressed and may feel helpless all the time. But depression is not just a disease confined to the ‘mind’ but as a result the body is also affected. People with depression lose interest in activities they enjoy while negative thoughts dominate.Some common symptoms of depression include fatigue or lack of energy, feelings of worthlessness, inability to concentrate, altered sleep patterns, loss of interest in daily activities, and irritability, but the list goes on.In recent years, research reports have discovered that sleep can help combat the symptoms of depression.
