Irritable? Withdrawn? Frustrated? Trouble falling asleep? Grade drops? Well, if your child is facing any or all of these problems, he may very well be suffering from
depression. Excessive irritability, mood swings, change in sleeping and eating patterns, withdrawal from the social scene, boredom,
extreme sensitivity, frequent headaches, isolative behavior and lack of interest in
doing things that one enjoyed doing earlier are the commonest
symptoms of depression . The individual feels worthless, incapable of carrying out even the simplest of chores, loses interest in school work and starts
losing out on performance. He may very often try to drown out all negative or suicidal thoughts by taking to drugs or alcohol, but this only makes the depression worse and the vicious cycle continues. Parents
need to understand that instead of rebuking and shunning a
depressed or dejected child, they need to embrace them and make them feel loved and honored. Depression is emerging as one of the leading causes of suicide among youth. You surely don’t want your child to land up in a situation where he would be forced to take such an extreme step.
Counseling plays a major role in helping in dealing with depression. So, if your child is depressed, consult an expert. Repeated bouts of depression in young age can develop into full blown depression in latter years. Save your child from ruining or ending his life. Together, with a little effort, you can help your child mature beautifully so that he/she is prepared to take on all challenges, unbroken and undaunted by past mistakes, without losing belief in his own capabilities and assets.
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