Lifestyle modification involves the long-term alteration of eating and physical activities by adopting and maintaining new habits. It is used to treat various diseases including obesity, high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, etc.
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I am an 18-year-old person with depression. How do I overcome this?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old suffering from depression. I want to overcome this. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Wanting to be isolated, having problems in socialization, not wanting to go outside, lack of concentration in education and general, feeling of worthlessness, etc., are symptoms of depression and anxiety. There are m... Read Full »
Is acting weird, self-harming, and depressed always mean I have depression?
Query: Hello doctor,I am an 18 year old female. I have no idea what is wrong with me. I am sad all the time, cry for no reason, smile for no reason and hate myself. I behave oddly and do things like spilling water and even self-harm when angry. I cannot concentrate. I am unable to sleep most of the times. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand. You should be able to distinguish between disappointment and depression. Disappointment also brings on symptoms identical to depression, but they are short lived. Were you disappointed in the near past? Otherwise, you have a depressive disorder. Depre... Read Full »