depression? What causes it?

Answer 1

The origins of depression are unclear, though there are two distinct schools of thought: psychology and psychiatry. Psychology is more social/emotional and psychiatry is neurological (or dealing with other physical issues, like sex hormones, that alter neurology). Most psychologists and psychiatrists now work in conjunction with each other, and it is generally accepted that depression is caused by both psychology and a surplus or deficit of serotonin, norepinephrine or dopamine, but this has not always been the consensus, even though it makes very logical sense and works wonders, because little enough is known of the brain to observe and document clinical results.

Answer 2

Depression, or a depressed mood, may in everyday English refer to a state of melancholia, unhappiness or sadness, or to a relatively minor downturn in mood that may last only a few hours or days. This is quite distinct from the medical diagnosis of clinical depression. However, if depressed mood lasts at least two weeks, and is accompanied by other symptoms that interfere with daily living, it may be seen as a symptom of clinical depression, dysthymia or some other diagnosable mental illness, or alternatively as sub-syndromal depression.

In the field of psychiatry, the word depression can also have this meaning of low mood but more specifically refers to a mental illness when it has reached a severity and duration to warrant a diagnosis, whether there is an obvious situational cause or not; see Clinical depression. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) states that a depressed mood is often reported as being: "... depressed, sad, hopeless, discouraged, or 'down in the dumps'." In a clinical setting, a depressed mood can be something a patient reports (a symptom), or something a clinician observes (a sign), or both.

A depressed mood is generally situational and reactive, and associated with grief, loss, or a major social transition. A change of residence, marriage, divorce, the break-up of a significant relationship, graduation, or job loss are all examples of instances that might trigger a depressed mood.

Answer 3

Causes of Depression

Brain Chemistry Basics
Grief and Loss
Chronic Illness
Medication Induced
Chronic Pain Nature
Diet and Nutrition
Thyroid Diseas
Female Hormonal Imbalance
Viruses

Answer 4

It's caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain.Also traumatic episodes that may or may not have happened in your life.It doesn't mean you're crazy,you can't help if you are depressed.It's just like if you had cancer,it's not something you asked for.And if you or someone you know is depressed,get help. There are so many meds.to help you out.There's no reason to suffer.And don't just go to a reg. doctor,do yourself a favor and from the beginning go to psychiatrist.They can properly diagnose your illness and get you on the right meds.A general practitioner will just give you whatever the newest med.that the pharmaceutical comp.is pushing.Start off right,from the beginning.You really don't have to suffer,and you will be amazed at how much better you feel.Take care and God bless

Answer 5

Most often it is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Nerves require a careful balance of serotonin in the synapses between nerves. Some people do not have the body chemistry to keep this balanced perfectly.
Usually a person can function quite well with these problems, but emotional traumas can set off a re-enforcing cycle which can cause uncomfortable "obsessive ruminations" on their problems. These are the undesirable thought patterns of depression, which makes a depressed person feel that things are out of their control and that they will not be able to bring back the balance.
To summarize: It is a disease, not a moral deficiency.

Answer 6

Could be chemical imbalance, or mental problems. God is the best healer.


In the Beginning God created heavens and earth.
God gives you air to breathe and sunshine to enjoy.
God gives you water to drink and food to eat.
God gives you a wonderful body and sound mind, to live.
God loves you, and you are precious to Him.
Son of God died on the Cross to save us from condemnation.
Jesus’ love is boundless and everlasting.
We have the hope of Heaven through Jesus.
Life therefore has fantastic and glorious future!
(Digestion of above can even prevent depression and suicide attempt.)

Answer 7

Depression is called the 'common cold' of mental illnesses; it's a result of a minor chemical imbalance in the brain.

Answer 8

true clinical depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain.there are tons of great drugs on the market to help,see your doc!

Answer 9

If we want to get or aim for something that we can't able to get that is the cause for depression

Answer 10

painful events or it can be a chemical imbalance.