For those suffering from any one of the many neurological conditions that are prevalent today, the symptoms associated can make life more difficult. For those experiencing anxiety and other related to their neurological condition, leading a happy and productive life can be especially challenging. However, there are also many ways to cope, such as returning a sense of peace and well-being to life and making managing neurological conditions easier.
The Statistics about Depression
Depression and anxiety rank among the most common mental conditions and affect people from all walks of life. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, more than 300 million people around the world suffer from this. In the U.S. alone, roughly 7 percent, or more than 17 million adults, experience depression. Half of those people also experience anxiety disorders. For people who have a neurological disease, the statistics are even higher.
One study suggests that one out of every three patients who develop stroke, epilepsy, migraine, or Parkinson’s disease will develop this. Some medications that are prescribed for neurological disorders also come with the risk of developing it. Additionally, there is also some belief that it increases the risk of developing a neurological condition.
“Not only are people with some of the major neurologic conditions more likely to develop depression, but a history of depression is associated with a higher risk of developing several of the neurologic conditions, such as epilepsy, migraine, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia,” says Dr. Kanner, M.D. and professor of Clinical Neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Treatment
With depression and anxiety being such a common concern for those with neurological conditions, it is no surprise that the demand for ways to manage them is high. Often undiagnosed, the first step in getting help is identifying when a person is experiencing depression or anxiety. Online tools offer ways to detect depression, but a trip to the doctor for an open discussion is the best option for most.
Once the patient is ready to tackle their depression, there are many safe ways to deal with the symptoms that do not rely on drug therapies. Some of those include talk therapy, mind-body practices, and exercise. Alternately, non-invasive and drug-free treatments such as light therapy may also help. If more in-depth treatment is required, contact your physician for additional help.
If you or someone you love is suffering from depression, anxiety, or other unmanaged symptoms associated with a neurological disorder, Chiropractic Neurology can help. Contact the team at Georgia Chiropractic Neurology Center for your consultation.