Depression is the most prevalent of all the emotional disorders. This may vary from feelings of
slight sadness to utter misery and dejection. It brings together a variety of physical and
psychological symptoms which together constitute a syndrome.
Depression is the most unpleasant experience a person can endure. It is far more difficult to
cope with than a physical ailment. The growing complexities of modern life and the resultant
crisis, as well as mental stress and strain in day to day living, usually leads to this disorder. It
also arises out of the monotony and drudgery of a daily routine, without any meaningful variation
in urban life. Suicide is the major risk in extreme cases of depression.

The modern medical system treats depression with anti- depression drugs which provide
temporary relief but have harmful side-effects and do not remove the causes or prevent its
recurrence. The harmful side-effects include gross liver damage, hypersensitivity, insomnia,
hallucinations, a confused state, convulsions, a fall in blood pressure which brings on headaches
and dizziness , blurred vision, difficulty in inhaling and urine retention. The plan of action for
self-treatment of depression consists of regulating the diet, exercise, scientific relaxation and
meditation.