Most of us have felt depressed and down at some stage in our lives especially when we are unhappy or sad, miserable, feeling blue or down in the dumps for short periods. There is usually a reason for our depression, however sometimes depression can be much more serious True clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for weeks or longer.
The exact cause of depression may not be known. Although with careful inve... Read more
Most of us have felt depressed and down at some stage in our lives especially when we are unhappy or sad, miserable, feeling blue or down in the dumps for short periods. There is usually a reason for our depression, however sometimes depression can be much more serious True clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for weeks or longer.
The exact cause of depression may not be known. Although with careful investigation it is possible to find the cause. Our research has shown that toxicity due to heavy metals such as mercury may be a cause as well as toxins in the environment. Many researchers believe it is caused by chemical changes in the brain. This may be due to a problem with your genes, or triggered by certain stressful events.
Some types of depression run in families. But depression can also occur if you have no family history of the illness. Anyone can develop depression, even children.
Some of the causes of depression
Post Anaesthetic depression, in childbirth mothers can be seriously postnatally depressed as a result of a reaction to Epidural and Pethidine used to help with pain.
Alcohol or drug abuse
Certain medical conditions, including underactive thyroid, cancer, or long-term pain
Mercury poisoning
Menopause
Certain medication such as steroids
Sleeping problems
Stressful life events
Divorce
Job loss
Loss of a loved one
Abuse and neglect
Difficult relationships
Inability to achieve goals
Grieving
Nutritional deficiency particularly magnesium
When you are depressed it is really important to have support and counselling to help you to deal with the cause:
