Depression

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Depression is characterized by a pervasive mood state of loss, remorse,
hopelessness, and lack of motivation and energy. When we experience short-lived
grief, and sad mood due to commonly occurring incidences, such as the loss of a
friend or family member, being laid off or fired from a job, break up of a worthy
relationship, or winter blues, can not be evaluated as depression illness. In case
these common problems linger on, and some other adverse factors contribute to
sustaining low mood conditions, then a risk of reaching a clinical diagnosis of
severe depression is observed.

In some cases, the mood swings happen with fixed or flexible intervals between
the low to elated states. In hyper- hyper-aroused state high level of energy, flight
of ideas high motivation and wishful thoughts emerge. This problem is called
bipolar mood disorder.

Advanced neuroimaging findings reveal that dysregulation of Beta EEG waves
between the right and left frontal lobe areas, and slow waves in the back area of
the brain, are associated with depression. A careful analysis of brain maps by a
seasoned Neuro-therapist is needed to generate an effective treatment plan
along with other therapies to remit the depression. This way we can prevent the
adverse effects of long-term pharmaceutical interventions.