Wednesday 17 December 2014

All you should know about people who hear voices

During the ancient times, when somebody said ‘I hear voices in my head’, they were thought to be patients of a mental illness like schizophrenia or psychosis. Today, however, it is not the case. With the advancement of science and technology, there is far more support and understanding for people who suffer from these disorders. 

There are many support groups that assist people in coping with the difficult times. There are different types of voices being heard by those who suffer. Some people hear it as if somebody is speaking just nearby to their ears; and other times some people might also feel that the voices are coming from inside their heads. There can be one voice or more than one. The nature of the voices also vary from being encouraging or motivating to discouraging and irrelevant. The voice may be of somebody familiar to the person, or an entirely new voice can also be heard. 

It is also a belief among some people that the voices that they are hearing are some other people’s thoughts. Many times, these voices can be frightening to those who are suffering. Therefore, the next time you meet somebody saying that, “I have been hearing voices in my head”, it is time you get that person consulted from an expert professional and try and figure out the cause of this distress and such a situation. 

Many people can easily deal with this issue and fortunately do not get much upset by it. For the other class of people who cannot cope with these voices, there are many types of support available all over the world. It is always worth seeking a professional help when you know somebody who is facing these difficulties. In majority of cases, speaking to somebody who will understand helps a great deal. There are various kinds of support groups and talking therapies available to support the people who suffer from these stressful disorders.

Natural ways to fight depression: a cause of Psychosis

Depression is a lot more than just feeling sad or upset. It is has got many clinical aspects associated with it. A patient is said to be depressed when his/her mental as well as physical health starts getting affected. 

There are many causes of depression. At times, it can be genetic; other times may be caused by any stressful event or sometimes, without any specific reason. Depression is of many types, and one of the most severe and major ones leads to the psychotic disorders.

Here are the top ways to fight depression naturally and without taking help from any medications:
  • Omega 3 fatty acid:
It has been proven that all those who suffer from depression have less quantity of omega 3 fatty acids. Supplement your antidepressants along with omega 3s and by eating fatty fish at least twice a week.
  • Exercise well:
Rigorous workout leads to the release of dopamine. This hormone is responsible for creating positive emotions in the brain. Moreover, it is also known to fight stress, anxiety, and depression. There are a number of reasons why good exercise is good for your health.
  • Yoga:
Apart from stretching your body, yoga also teaches how to connect to your whole body. Some yoga exercises are specifically meant to lift the moods and cure depression.
  • Sleep well:
people who suffer from psychosis symptoms or depression cannot fall asleep easily. Make a fix schedule of sleeping and follow it strictly.

  • Alcohol. Stop it. Now:
it is a natural depressant so you need to immediately start staying away from it. There are many therapy sessions that can be consulted if you feel you have become addicted to alcohol drinking.
  • S-adenosyl methionine:
 it is a natural chemical found in our body and decreases pain, sadness and depression.
  • Include whole foods in your diet:
Diet is one of the most important things that regulate our mental as well as physical well being. Stay away from all types of junk foods and also sugary foods. Eat foods that digest and balance the blood sugar easily.
  • Meditation:
 it is known to have huge impacts on patients suffering from major depression. Focus on breathing techniques and eliminate all the thoughts away from your mind. Make sure you are in a peaceful state of mind. 

All these above mentioned tricks should be effective in treating the initial phases of psychosis. Treatment of the depression plays an important role in psychosis treatment.