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Posted on December 31, 2008 by Sharon Kaplan | Posted under Depression
What Could have Caused My Depression?
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combination of different factors. Although the definite causes of depression has not yet been reveled aqnd identified, the two major factors that can cause depression are biological and social. At the biological level, depression can be caused as a result of an imbalanced level of hormones in the brain, mainly serotonin. In this case doctors usually prescribe depression medications to regain the necessary balance of hormones. At the social level, depression can accur due to objective difficulties such as unemployment, financial problems, death of loved one, loss of relationship or any other major trauma or stress. In this case use of depression medications is not mandatory and the preferred treatment is psychotherapy. Common causes of depression: 1. Family History: The specific gene that is responsible for depression has not yet been identified but studies showed that when a person has a family history of depression, his chances of developing a depression are higher than average. Just like in any other illness, genetics is a very powerful risk factor. 2. Major Trauma: Dealing with stressful or traumatizing events such as separation from a loved one due to death or a painful Divorce process, sudden loss of a job, unemployment or financial difficulties can cause depression.Even events that are usually considered positive such as mariage, give birth to a new baby or graduation can be a cause of depression for some people. 3. Chronic illness: People that suffer a chronic or a life threatening illnesses such as cancer or HIV, can also develop depression. In this case dealing with constant pain aggravates the depression even farther and makes it even harder to treat. Treatments for Chronic illnesses often involve medications that can also cause depression. A proper diagnosis is essential, in order to rule out the possibility of depression as a secondary illness. 4. Childhood traumas: Childhood sexual or physical abused or any other kind of trauma can cause depression later on in life. 5. Personality: Having a low self-esteem and pessimistic point of view can also be causes of depression . What ever the causes of depression are, social or biological, a depressed person must seek a professional help as soon as possible. If you feel depressed for a period of more than two weeks, see your doctor or ask a family member or a freind to help you get a proper medical care. About The Author: Sharon Kaplan is the owner of Depression Disorder web site, where you can find farther information about depression, depression diagnosis and depression treatment. Sharon uses her site to increase wawreness of depression by providing the common people with common knowledge about depression using a down to earth language. |
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