A cultural anthropologist says that humans are animals that suffer and worry, but live in a positive way. He says that humans have a positive system that allows them to overcome the degree of “suffering” that they experience. He states that this mechanism was created 200,000 years ago, before humans became Homo sapiens. They have endured suffering and worries, and increased the number of genes that turn it into a positive. Genes that have overcome suffering have brought about advantageous results in survival and reproduction. For example, if you acquire skills to deal with problems such as “feeling depressed,” “not being able to sleep,” “no appetite,” and “lack of communication skills,” which are symptoms of depression, you can overcome “depression.”
In general, depression and manipulative depression cause symptoms such as a depressed mood and loss of joy. In addition, you may become lethargic and easily fatigued. Currently, the World Health Organization sets the criteria for depression when doctors at hospitals make diagnoses. 〇 Decreased concentration and attention, 〇 Loss of confidence and low self-esteem, 〇 Pessimistic view of the future, 〇 Feeling guilty, 〇 Loss of value in anything, 〇 Thoughts of self-harm and suicide and sometimes even actual acts, 〇 Sleep disorders and loss of appetite, etc. When these symptoms continue for about two weeks, the person is diagnosed with depression.
So, how can we prevent these symptoms from appearing? It is said that a weakened serotonin function causes anxiety and depression. If that is the case, then it is sufficient to secrete moderate serotonin. To do this, moderate exercise, moderate sleep, and exposure to sunlight when you wake up in the morning can ensure the secretion of serotonin. Humans have improved the mechanisms that activate activity throughout evolution. One of these is the thyroid gland. The hormones secreted by the thyroid gland stimulate metabolism. When these hormones reach the brain, the brain becomes more active. People with low thyroid function lose energy and feel fatigued. People with low thyroid function also secrete less and less thyroid hormone. Aerobic exercise is effective for improving thyroid function. Walking and jogging are effective exercises.
