Can a person become depressed for no reason?

Question

hi,i feel depressed but nothing has happened theres no reason for me to be depressed?and i go to the doctors and im healthy so what gives ? thanks

im a male..................

and i am seventeen years old

Thanks alot for ur best wishes for me. alot of u gave a good answer i also hope everyone well being and peace thank you

Answer 1

It is normal for people to become depresed when the weather changes and/or around the holidays. You can have a clean bill of health and feel depressed.

Answer 2

Warning, Christian answer:

There is always a reason for why a thing happens.

I suggest that you read what Job, the man mentioned in the Bible who went through intense pain and suffered the loss of all of his family. Even his friends turned against him and made long speeches against him. Despite that, he was rescued by God and is now known all over the world for his victory over Satan's attempt to completely turn him against God.

And here is my story:

Without God's love, you will always crave more and more and never be content.

Without a friend that gives you an honest answer when you want one, who gives you one out of love, you will always feel some misery. And if you only have friends that flatter you, you may be depressed knowing that they are doing so because they want to take advantage of you in some way rather than truly loving you, or loving you with a pure love, love which isn't self-seeking.

Also, you may have a poor diet which is causing a chemical imbalance or making you depressed due to its blandness, have past trauma that is still bothering you because you don't know how to deal with it or because it was very painful, are encountering unpleasant smells often (like perhaps from a new rug which smells bad), have bland surroundings (you may want to decorate your walls with posters), have unpleasant parents, don't have friends or ones that give you bad to no advice when you ask for the help or when it's obvious you need it, you may have a boring getting-no-where life, or you may feel as if you're not getting your way in general (which frustrates everyone who feels that way).

I had problems with depression and suicide due to my parents neglecting my education, including knowledge about right from wrong, and not having much interesting or helpful to do. I also got bullied at school for how I was dressed and appeared before I was 14 and of course, instead of the bullies being punished I was the one who got stuck in a miserable substitute for a "normal" public high school and had next to no friends while there (and still have about none). Soon after attending that school I was bullied by the police off an on a few times. Other miserable things happened including being repeatedly kicked out and being mistreated at nearly all the jobs I had by coworkers or bosses who harassed me out of them. But, God saved me and helped me beat my depression and allowed and helped me to accomplish some great things that I can take comfort in having accomplished no matter how miserable. I'm still depressed sometimes, but it's not as bad now since he's opened my eyes.

Check out the link in my profile if you are interested in spiritual help, which I found has been a lasting and permanent solution heading towards perfect peace. I hope you show the link to others.

Answer 3

Yes.
Normel Depression Is loosing some one, a Break up, & things like that, But it can Trigger Long Term depression, Has anything Happend Latley? look back & think to yourself, Hmmmm Yes, If so, You Need to Focus On what Triggered It & tell yourself To think Postive, Like I told Others & came Back To Give me best answer, After It Was proven To them Of what I said, Also Hon, Relaing Teas Are Great, Like Lavender Tea( with a Teaspoon of Pure Real Lemon Juice In It ) not Only Improves Taste, But youll have your Vitimin C to, St Johns wort Is Great for Depression & very Very Safe, Heck, You can buy it In HUGE bottles at Most drug stores, What does that tell ya? But Lotts of Juices, Good Eating, Let loose of Sugar Intake, just Reduce it, Reduce Caffine to, If you follow These, I asure you Will Feel much better, Maybe Not same Day, but with In a Week, Also Get out and Walk, Yes Walking, Itsgood For you, Even in cold weather, Happy holidays & hope your feeling much better soon & good luck.

Answer 4

Could it be that you have just left school and are no longer getting the exercise that was enforced on you by school? Getting exercise and eating properly are important. Also get enough sunlight. Drink enough because thats what helps the B vitamins to do their stuff. Get enough sleep.

It could be hormonal. Also I think at your age sometimes a realisation about what the world is like can affect the way you feel about things. Your whole life is ahead of you, a partner and possibly children will ventually bring a lot of joy to your life. If you cannot shake this off by taking good care of yourself then go back to the dr and ask for some help. You don't need a reason to be depressed.

Answer 5

You already know it can happen because it did happen! It happened to me too. I went to a Dr. and said I needed help. I also said I could think of nothing that precipitated these feelings and she accepted my answer, thank God. Too many times Dr.s (psychiatrists & psychologists) insist there MUST be more to it. Sorry to burst your bubble people, but sometimes depression just happens with no apparent cause and no amount of digging will give us an answer. Now, this is not to knock in any way talk therapy. Counseling is GREAT for some folks, just wasn't what I needed. Best wishes, and speak to a physician as soon as possible. There are wonderful meds out there that are very effective in treating depression and you shouldn't waste a moment of your precious time feeling crappy. Life is just too short! God bless and all the best to you!!!!!

Answer 6

Depression is a serious, but treatable, mental problem. It is a medical problem not a personal weakness. It is also very common, affecting 10% of the U.S. population at any given time. Everybody at one point or another will feel sadness as a reaction to loss, grief, or injured self-esteem, but clinical depression, called "major depressive disorder" or "major depression" by doctors, is a serious medical illness that needs professional diagnosis and treatment.
Depression is an illness that seems to have different causes. Depressive reaction, or "normal depression," occurs as a result of a particular event. Depressed moods can also be a side effect of medication, hormonal changes (such as before menstrual periods or after childbirth), or a physical illness, such as the flu or a viral infection.

Although the exact causes of major depression and dysthymia are unknown, researchers currently believe that both forms are caused by a malfunction of the brain's neurotransmitters, chemicals that modulate moods. The neurotransmitters thought to be involved in mood regulation include serotonin, norepinephrine, and possibly dopamine. This malfunction seems to have a large genetic component: In one study, 27% of depressed children had close relatives who suffered from mood disorders.

Answer 7

yeah, i know what you mean. i have depression and there is no cause for it. nothing bad has happened to me, my parents are great, i'm not bullied much, i have a lot of friends, i'm smart, i dont have anything to worry about really. depression isnt really a big deal- thats what i like to think anyway. i'm 13 and a girl (i just randomly have an avatar picture of a boy). i understand what its like. its making my life difficult, but since my parents found out they were realy supportive and told the school so they can help me. i dont get treated weirdly or anything. it might seem pretty bad, i know, but believe me- it does get better. what else are you supposed to hope for?

Answer 8

Some people have clinical depression, where the "happy drugs" in your brain aren't produced in sufficient amounts to be healthy. Nothing needs to happen but they can be depressed (and may need meds for life). Have you had a thyroid function test? Some people have depressive symptoms when the problem is a gland in your throatish area. Lol. See a doctor or psychiatrist and tell them what you told us. Tell them how you feel, what's been happening for you, what changes have happened for you since you've been depressed. It's their job to help you!
good luck
x
cara

Answer 9

You don't give enough information. If you are depressed for more than say two or three weeks I would go to a doctor. If it is not chemical then it's unresolved stuff in your life. Could be childhood issues, abuse, family history and the like. There is no easy answer. If you do the work to find out then you will get answers.

Answer 10

There is normally a cataylst for depression. But it might me pysical as well as it might be psychological.

One cause is when your brain doesn't produce enough serotonin . This is a physical cause of depression, but most ppl always asume depression is a "mental illness" and ignore the fact it can be a physical illness.

If you are down and you have no idea of the cause then talk to your doctor about this.

Answer 11

You can be healthy as an ox and still get depressed..Depression is something lacking in your life or you let too much overwhelm you.Mabe you need to enjoy life a little more (as it's short as it is )Look at the situation when you feel depressed and see if you can change things.If it keeps up tell you Dr.as he can give you something for it.Good luck