Depression is a
normal response as part of our daily lives such as a loss of job,the
death of a love one, and illness. Over 30 million Americans suffer from
depression and the amount is increasing in an alarming rate. Depression
may be a mental health disorder that can affect the way you eat, sleep,
and the way you feel about yourself. In this article, we will discuss
the causes and symptoms of depression.
I. Causes
a) Hormone imbalance
About
60% of people suffering from physical depression have abnormal levels
of thyroid or adrenal hormones causing impaired thinking and making it
difficult to carry out daily activity. If the thyroid hormone is in low
levels we have hypothyroidism resulting in weight gain, fatigue and loss
of appetite. If the thyroid hormone is in high levels we
hyperthyroidism resulting in hand trembling, weakness, anxiety and
nervousness
On the other hand, if adrenal hormone is in low levels
symptoms may include stress, and weakness. If the adrenal hormone is in
high level symptoms include weight gain, and diabetes.
b) Immune disorder
Immune system disorder causes concentration difficulty, lowered mood, memory loss, anxiety and symptoms of depression.
c) Nutritional deficiency
Too
much Omega fatty 6 and deficiency of Omega acid 3 causes memory loss,
mood swings and depression. On the other hand deficiency of vitamin
B12, chromium, selenium or magnesium causes anxiety and depression as
well as mood swings.
d) Sleeping disorder
If sleeping disorder is
serious enough to interfere with normal physical, mental and emotional
functioning such as fatigue, poor concentration, low mood and other
symptoms of depression.
c) Effect of medication taken
Many
medications cause symptoms of depression as a side effect such as low
mood and anxiety as a result of taking heart and hypertension
medication.
II. Symptoms
a) Loss of interest and energy in life
b) Change of sleeping and eating habits
c) Can not concentrate
d) Lowered self esteem
e) Deep sadness and hopeless
f) Thought of suicide and death
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