What Causes Depression?

Depression is a mood disorder that involves a persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interst. It is different from the mood fluctuations that people are regularly experience as a part of life.

                    Depression can last for several weeks, months, or years.

Symptoms:


  •  A depressed mood
  •  Reduced interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
  •  Changes in appetite
  •  Unintentional weight loss or gain
  •  Sleeping too much or too little
  •  Fatigue or loss of energy
  •  Fellings of worthlessness or guilt
  •  Difficulty thinking, concentration, or making decisions
  •  Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or an attempt at suicide


What Causes Depression?

The medical community does not fully understand the causes of depression. There are many possible causes, and sometimes, various factors combine to trigger symptoms.


In Females: Depression is nearly twice as common among women as men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Some symptoms of depression that tend to appear more often in females:


  •  Irritability
  •  Anxiety
  •  Mood Swings
  •  Fatigue
  •  Ruminating

                       Also, some types of depression are unique to females, such as:


  •  Postpartum depression
  •  Premenstrual dysphoric disorder


In Males: Males with depression are more likely than females to drink alcohol in excess, display anger, and engage in risk-taking as a result of the disorder.

Other symptoms of depression in males may include:


  •  Avoiding families and social suituations
  •  Working without a break
  •  Having difficulty keeping up with work and family responsibilities
  •  Displaying abusive or controlling behavior in relationships
In College Students: Time at college can stressfull, and a person may dealing with other other lifestyles, cultures, and experiences for the first time.

Symptoms of depression in college students may include:


  •  Difficulty concentrating on college work
  •  Insomnia 
  •  Sleeping too much
  •  A decrease or increase in appetite





Treatment:  Depression is treatable, and managing symptoms, usually involves three components:



Support: This can range from discussing practical solutions and possible causes to educating family members.

Psychotherapy: Also known as talking therapy, some options include one-to-one counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Drug Treatment: A doctor may prescribe andidepressants.

Medication: Antidepressants can help treat moderate-to-serve depression.

  •  Several classes of antidepressants are availabe:
  •  Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRIs)
  •  Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
  •  Tricyclic antidepressants
  •  Atypical antidepressants






Comments

  1. Teenu AswalJune 23, 2020 at 10:32 PM

    Thnku so much😊

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  2. NehaJune 24, 2020 at 12:43 AM

    Need to understand what depression is must and this is very informative for everyone.
    Kudos! well elaborated.👏

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