‘Your mind is a garden,cultivate it with care’
God has given various strengths to human beings as of animals and other creations.Humans despite having moral,social and psychological sense can know about their ethics,social manners and mental health. In the recent times,one of these cited senses have been affected, gradually because of over pressure,anxiety,bipolar disorder etc.While human beings have five senses contribute to different sensations and activities but each of them are interlinked with a hemispherical structure covered by a cranial bone known as ‘brain’.If brain stops working in its proper manner then many of the body functions may stops or cripples.So,we should organize chores to avoid mental chaos.However, in the era of modernity–where social media has jammed the human brain–with its versatile content and scenarios which has led to over-thinking and several brain disorders. Similarly, there are many aspects leading to mental chaos and degrades mental health gradually.However,emotional wellbeing and mental health are two main aspects of a healthy living.It makes a person happier, physically healthier,mentally and emotionally intelligent.
Depression a Threat: There are various mental disorders of which many youngsters and teenagers are suffering but as one such mental disorder is depression.Depression is a clinical term use to describe a severe mood disorder that significantly impacts a person’s behavior, thoughts, and ability to manage daily activities.Some common symptoms of depression include mood disturbances, disrupted sleep cycles, and persistent negative feelings.In recent years,depression has become increasingly prevalent among youngsters, often triggered by academic pressure, career struggles, or life challenges.It stems due to various factors,including life hardships,relationship conflicts,and negative peer pressure.
Technological approach :In the era of modern technology and social media, parents are cut off from their children and vice versa, which leads to a lack of affection towards parents and creates a bound gap between children and parents. The use of social media has made it possible for everyone to develop distance with their relatives and results in social interest.Social media has become rather more important for us than family discussions, generally among youngsters. Majority of students suffer from academic pressure to excel or in their career.Accidently, if they fail to pretend to be so then they suffer from pressure and other mental disorders.
Cardiovascular distress and Anxiety: mental pressure also leads to various cardiovascular diseases and chronic stress which can lead to hypertension that is an increase in blood pressure (BP) and heart strokes due to increase in the level of adrenaline and other stress hormones.It is also proven as disturbing sleep cycle and mood disorder and fatigue.
>Anxiety is another clinical term related to natural response to stress by feeling worry, nervousness or fear.Gradually,they also experiences anxiety and panic in stressful situations.Anxiety is characterized by different patterns such as Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD),Social Anxiety disorder (SAD), phobias,panic disorder.These are situations when an individual feels worrying about variety of things like health,work,social interactions and of complement by society.All of these classifications are the situation of fear,stress related to society and being judged or embarrassed by other individuals. Overall,anxiety depends on the fear, social situations and verdict of people on any situation.
In addition to stress, anxiety, and depression, Bipolar Disorder is another major mental health disorder.Its classifications can severely impair functioning and affect behavior. It is often said that individuals engaged in various demanding activities may experience mood fluctuations, but in the case of Bipolar Disorder, these shifts are extreme and persistent, affecting the brain’s regulation of mood and energy, and leading to significant challenges in daily life.
•Measures to navigate mental disorder :
Routine work should be organized as it helps the individuals to set up routine chores in an arranged manner and gives a sense of normalcy regarding the work and should set small steps to create a sense of accomplishment.As,a healthy lifestyle includes a balanced diet, adequate sleep and routine exercise which is more important for everyone which are suffering from mental disorders.A balanced diet provides nourishment and supports brain health of the person suffering from the same,while adequate sleep feels a person of freshness.However,professional counseling such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal therapy (IPT) both are common forms of therapies used on censoring negative thought patterns and behavior improving interpersonal communication, respectively.There are many other means to overcome depression such as by consuming antidepressants but only on doctor's prescription.
Moreover,in the era of modernity,we have become smart phone preachers and have forgotten the purpose of life,as religion provides a framework and direction to live a life with principles and to accord with a reasonable lifestyle which leads to an easier life.
In addition,managing mental disorders and stabilizing one's health are two key points we need to remember as our emotions and mental health plays a vital role for a good and successful lifestyle.All these things are God gifted so as now we are able to understand the feeling of our parents,friends and life partner.We should care about the whole system which manages each and every stance our our emotions (i.e Brain) with a comprehensive approach.We should organize chores with a proper management to avoid mental anxiety and depression.If not in our hands,then we should consult to doctor for medication and counselling.However,there is a need to link ourselves with the God and should live life with purpose to avoid irrelevant chaos. Significantly,we should follow a sleep cycle to avoid mental pressure and exhaustion and take time to enjoy nature.Nature has a potential to cure exhaustion but we need to concentrate on it.
(Ayaan Saroori is a student and freelance writer)