Like every January 13, the
World Day Against Depression. A disease that “occurs all over the world” and affects 280 million people, according to the
World Health Organization (WHO).
For this reason, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has issued a notice on the
dangers and consequences of getting behind the wheel if you suffer from this mental disorder.
Depression causes mood swings and short reactions to problems of daily living. “It can become one
serious health problem, especially if it is recurrent and of moderate intensity,” the WHO explains. The organism indicates that it can cause “great suffering” and
“their work, school and family activities change”.
The DGT took advantage of this day to remind via its Twitter account that depression can affect driving. «From the point of view of road safety, and safety in all areas,
Special attention is paid to this pathology and the accident rate», he emphasizes.
The entity explains why you should not drive if you suffer from this mental disorder: “The
sleep disturbances, anxiety, lack of attention, increased reaction time or indecisiveness These are some of the symptoms that can interfere with driving at certain stages of the disease. In addition, it warns that not only these signals should be taken into account, since the
medications used to treat “They can also affect safe driving.”
Driving with depression is not something that is strictly forbidden. However, the DGT lists a range
advice If so, you finally decide to get behind the wheel.
With all this, the DGT insists
go to the doctor and follow all his instructions.
Source: La Verdad
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