2006-07-11 17:53:44 · 6 answers · asked by Shayan 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
there are many forms and causes of depression
but yes there does appear to be a genetic tendency towards it
often then triggered by an environmental stress
2006-07-11 17:55:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been studied that a particular amount of chemical in the brain can be linked to heredity. This gene can prevent the neurotransmitter gates from closing on time so particular chemicals such as dopamine are left lingering in between synapses. So yes studies point towards hereditary linkage with depression. Personally, I do not believe that there is not one person who has lived long enough that has not experienced some type of depression.
2006-07-11 18:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by Sweet S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People inherit tendencies but lifestyle decides. If you are concerned about getting it just cure some of them and you will not worry about it. See depression under this webpage. Out of millions one is bound to find a cure.
http://phifoundation.org/heal.html
2006-07-11 18:14:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some cases. The factors that lead to depression are many.
2006-07-11 17:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by DragonHeart18 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seems to be - the woman on my father's maternal side all suffer from it
2006-07-11 17:57:46 · answer #5 · answered by leo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feces, anyone?
2006-07-11 17:56:36 · answer #6 · answered by spitfire_230 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋