Causes
of Depression Range From Stress to Heredity
There are numerous causes of depression.
These range from events in a person's life to genetic predisposition.
In recent news, there is additional controversy about the Atkins
diet. Scientists have linked the Atkins diet to possible causes
of depression and mood swings. Medical experts have found that the
diet blocks the brain's ability to produce chemicals (Serotonin,
Dopamine and Norepinephrine) that keep our moods elevated. According
to research conducted at MIT led by Dr. Wurtman, lowcarb diets can
lead to grumpiness, irritability and even depression. In addition
to this latest trend, there are several other causes of depression.
There is not an exact cause of depression, but it has been linked
to the following: stressful life events, psychological makeup, heredity,
fluctuating hormone levels and biochemical makeup.
Stressful Life Event
An individual is greatly affected by external factors in their life.
This can change normal levels and activity of the chemical messengers
in the brain. Mood and emotions are affected as a result of these
changes. A person suffering from Dysthymia,
a mild form of depression can fall into major depression due to
external factors. Many times chronic illnesses can also trigger
depression in a person's life. Not only a personal illness but also
a close family member suffering from a chronic illness can cause
depression. One of the most common causes of depression is the death
of a loved one. Also, a major event like divorce, not only affects
the couple, but also the children involved. In teens and adults,
ending of a relationship, loss of a job, and financial or legal
problems can cause depression. Fluctuating hormone levels during
puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, and post menopause can contribute
to depression in women.
Psychological Makeup
Studies show that the basic personality of a human being is often
defined in their childhood. Social environment plays a big factor
in influencing a child's personality. Events that take place in
their childhood have a significant effect on a child's behavior
and attitude that carries through to adulthood. If the person was
neglected, abused, or repressed as a young child; it will affect
their views of the world later in life. It is very important that
all children have someone they can confide in. Lack of a confiding
relationship can cause depression in the person's life.
| Psychological Makeup |
Studies show that the
basic personality of a human being is often defined in their
childhood. Social environment plays a big factor in influencing
a child's personality. Events that take place in their childhood
have a significant effect on a child's behavior and attitude
that carries through to adulthood. If the person was neglected,
abused, or repressed as a young child; it will affect their
views of the world later in life. It is very important that
all children have someone they can confide in. Lack of a confiding
relationship can cause depression in the person's life. |
| Heredity |
Depression can be inherited
from a family member. A person with a close relative, usually
first-degree family member, with bipolar disorder is twice
as likely to develop depression during their lifetime. |
| Biochemical Makeup |
Each and every human
being has a unique biochemical makeup. Whether a person suffers
from depression or not depends on that biochemical makeup.
Some people never suffer from depression regardless of exposure
to all of the various causes of depression. This is because
how you react has largely to do with the amount of certain
brain chemicals and how they interact with the central nervous
system. An individual's biochemistry is a biochemical-balancing
act that is interconnected. When one thing is out of balance
it can offset a whole set of other reactions. Neurons (nerve
cells), most basic unit in the brain that is separated by
gaps called synapses. Neurotransmitters (small chemical substances)
carry signals of messages across the synapses (gaps) to various
nerve cells. When there is an imbalance or deficiency of neurotransmitters
(Serotonin, Dopamine, and Norepinephrine) it is believed to
affect a person's mood and emotion. Deficiency or disruption
in serotonin has been linked to depression. Fluctuating levels
of serotonin can have a profound effect on mood and emotion.
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mood drops or depresses. |
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- Help elevate mood by raising circulating
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- Help restore the appropriate production
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- Help diminish anxiety by regulating
Cortisol release
- Help restore clear sentient thinking
and appropriate reality testing
- Help calm and diminish oversensitivity
Medication alone can make a difference;
however, someone suffering from depression should also seek
counseling. For individuals dealing with depression, call
for an appointment with your health care provider. There are
several organizations
that can help in dealing
with depression. |
VÄXA Deprex is not intended for severe or major depression.
If you suspect that you have any form of depression please consult
a physician.
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