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Like any disease, there is not a single cause for a depression.

Depression is a combination of biological, genetic and psychological factors. At the biological level, depression results from abnormal levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. This can be caused by changing levels of hormones, explaining why many people first experience depression during puberty.

Depression is not just a state of mind. It is related to physical changes in the brain, and related to a chemical imbalance in the brain that carries signals in your brain and nerves. These chemicals are called neurotransmitters. In fact all psychological problems have some physical manifestations, and all physical illnesses have psychological components as well.

Some types of depression run in families, suggesting that a biological vulnerability can be inherited. This seems to be the case with bipolar disorder. Studies of families in which members of each generation develop bipolar disorder found that those with the illness have a somewhat different genetic makeup than those who do not get ill. However, the reverse is not true: Not everybody with the genetic makeup that causes vulnerability to bipolar disorder will have the illness. Apparently additional factors, possibly stresses at home, work, or school, are involved in its onset.

In some families, major depression also seems to occur generation after generation. However, it can also occur in people who have no family history of depression. Whether inherited or not, major depressive disorder is often associated with changes in brain structures or brain function.

People who have low self-esteem, who consistently view themselves and the world with negativity or who are readily overwhelmed by stress, are prone to depression. Whether this represents a psychological predisposition or an early form of the illness is not clear.

It is important to remember that all of the depressive disorders are treatable conditions.


Symptoms of depression

The Treatments of Depression

Treatment of depression is possible...

It start with deciding that you want to be treated, this thought can make all the difference.

Treatments of depression is especially important because it affects you, your family, and your work. The standard treatment for depression is a combination of antidepressant medication and therapy.

In addition to these treatments, there are other 'alternate' treatments that many people have found useful in managing their depression. A proper diagnosis is essential for determining the correct treatment, as different types of depression are treated with different medications.

Talk to your Doctor about treating depression.

Communicating with your doctor is an important part in the diagnosis and treatments of depression. By talking to your doctor openly, you allow him or her to provide you with the best depression treatments programs possible.



What are the options for depression treatments ?

The various options for depression treatments vary from medication to psychotherapy to self help. Some of them are listed below:

Medication Treatment for Depression

		Antidepressant medications is often the first treatment option prescribed by health professionals. Antidepressants relieve the symptoms of depression, which makes it easier to face your problems and take appropriate action;
		Tricyclic drugs;
		MAOI (Monoamine oxidase inhibitors );
		SSRIs antidepressant medication (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors);
		Antidepressant;
		Antipsychotic Medication and,
		Anti-anxiety medications.

Depression Therapies

		Psychotherapy or Talk Therapy for Depression
		Depression ECT Therapy, or Electroconvulsive Therapy
		Depression Light Therapy
		Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS Therapy)
		Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Herbal treatment for Depression

The herbal treatment of depression had fewer side effects and as the researchers concluded, it showed promise for the long-term treatment of moderate depression.

		St. John Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
		Hyperforin
		5HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan)
		Ginkgo Biloda

Natural treatment for Depression

A variety of natural treatment of depression can be used to help alleviate depression including exercise, yoga, meditation, etc.

		Exercise or Yoga
		Meditation
		Clarocet NRI

Alternative treatment for Depression

There are many alternative treatments available for depression. Each of these alternative treatments of depression addresses human suffering in different ways, but generally they seek to re-establish a balance or harmony within the body and in the lifestyle of the person being treated.

		Aromatherapy
		Vitamins
		Diet factors

 

Symptoms of depression

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	Adultery		Dissatisfaction
	Anorexia Nervosa		Divorce / Separation
	Anxiety		Gambling Addiction
	Being worried		Loneliness
	Bulimia Nervosa		Phobias
	Chronic Pain		Rejection
	Conflict		Stress
	Death and Loss		Suicidal Thoughts
	Depression		Violence
	Despair
Warning: if you have moderate depression or suicidal tendencies please seek the advice of a doctor/ therapist or dial 9-1-1.