not the actual depression but i tendency to develop it? Because i know scizophrenia (sp!?) can. My dad had depression does this mean ive got more of a chance?
2007-09-23 03:26:37 · 17 answers · asked by DiamondKiss 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes it is commonly held belief that it can be genetic. There are ways to reduce your risk, get plenty of sleep and exercise ( preferably outdoors ) and it may help. Eat a healthy diet too. But watch for signs and get treatment early if you have problems
2007-09-23 03:31:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depression is neither a single illness, nor does it have a single cause. Having a first degree relative with depression 'statistically' increases your lifetime risk - either by a genetic predisposition, or because you have been exposed to that person's behaviour when depressed and 'learned' some of the negative characteristics. Having said that, it is not a foregone conclusion. You are an individual human being - not a clone of your parents. Dismiss the though that it could happen. Even if you were affected at some point in your life (25% of us are) there is not proof that it is connected. One advantage you have over those who have not seen depression first hand is that you can more easily recognise it, and therefore seek help early. Outcome favours those sufferers who get help early and nip it in the bud.
2007-09-26 09:42:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does mean you have more of a chance, but many people face this dilema with almost any illness in the entire world, in doesn't mean you *will* get it though, just your chances are increased.
Science doesn't know the cause, because there are so many causes. Genetic factors, Stress, Viruses, Injury, Emotional upset etc etc....
There will always need to be a trigger factor though, and if the trigger doesn't come, then you may never get depression at all, regardless of your genetic risk, so don't worry.
2007-09-23 03:35:28 · answer #3 · answered by .j 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of the more common factors involved in depression are:
* Family history. Genetics play an important part in depression. It can run in families for generations.
2007-09-23 03:33:50 · answer #4 · answered by MD12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does mean you may have a greater chance of developing it.
Look on the bright side though, you are aware you may have a slightly greater chance of developing it, so stay one step ahead and if you feel like you are depressed get in early and minimise the severity of it!
2007-09-23 09:05:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it can be influenced by others. My grandma is a worrier, and previously my mum has had depression and some breakdowns. I had pretty bad depression last year too. It all seems to form mostly on my mum's side - my aunt suffers with it, and now so does my cousin.
2007-09-23 03:32:59 · answer #6 · answered by rozybb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I relate to this. I see out of your call which you would be a loner, like i grew to become into while i grew to become right into a youngster, nevertheless i'm that way. attempt smoking the herb and meditating collectively as listening to some gadget. it works. i do no longer propose meditation as in getting interior the lotus place and asserting "om". merely dim the lighting fixtures fixtures and take a seat or lay such as you always might and sparkling your techniques. It helps to place you in a comfortable state. additionally i might propose to be tender with who you're. learn that ninety% of the persons interior the international suck and basically spend a while on the ten% that are actual nicely worth understanding. Be your self and don't adjust to any standards. stay your existence the type you desire to stay it. additionally get in touch in some thing innovative like drawing or enjoying guitar. I performed guitar and commenced a band while i grew to become into dealing with that melancholy as a youngster and it particularly helped. the important element is to locate what you desire in this existence and ignore approximately any of the haters.
2016-10-05 05:32:37 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its called hereditary. my mom suffers from depression, my dad does too, and i suffer from it also. Its nothen to fret about. Well it actually depends on how bad your dad is, if he has it bad or your mom then you could have it bad. Hope it doesn't happen to u it can suck at times.
2007-09-23 03:39:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes depression is genetic.
2007-09-23 03:32:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it does any disorder whether it be mental or physical if someone in your family has it you have more of a chance of getting it. but dont go by that because if you believe that to much you can actualy make yourself a depresive because you thought you were going to be.
2007-09-23 03:33:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋