depression: causing health problems?
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Would you consider seeing a doctor or psychotherapist? If not, please take care of yourself in these ways: Drink lots of water, walk or exercise as much as possible, get outdoors as much as possible; if you don't eat much, eat well (fresh foods). Don't drink alcohol or do drugs, it'll make it worse, trust me. Go to a bookstore and browse the self help section as corny as it sounds. Please try to find something that will speak to you. Good luck.
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Yes.\n\nSometimes your brain may send chemical signals that cause a feeling of depression.   Sometimes this is affected by environment or diet.  If the symtoms last longer than two months, see a doctor.
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YES.\nIn the past, doctors believed that depression was the result of thoughts or emotions that were troubling for a person. More recently, experts realize that there can be several factors working together that will lead a person to become depressed. The three most important of these are biological, genetic, and environmental factors.
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Depression can be something short term caused by circumstances.  There is also Clinical Depression that is a chemical imbalance in the brain which can be considered a form of Mental Illness.  Clinical Depression is hereditary.\n\nhttp://www.usnews.com/usnews/health/brain/depression/de.about.htm?s_kwcid=ContentNetwork|408524353\n\nHope this helps, God Bless!
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1. Depression is far too complicated a subject to role it all up in a single answer.\n2. Aim to work on the causes of your personal depressive feelings and thoughts.\n3. Most of the time finding someone that you can trust to talk with helps.\n4. Faith helps many people and it gives them something to take their minds off themselves.\n5. Some depression, but by no means all, is caused by chemical imbalances. Get to the doc and try some antidepressant an drug.\n6. Sometimes this can be caused by brain tumors or gland disorders.\nIn short you are due for a complete check up and be sure you tell the Doctor about the depressed feelings.\n7. I worked in a gas station at 16. How about a job. That will keep you busy.\nloligo1@yahoo.com
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Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain and has nothing to do with sunlight or exercise.  I've never heard of preventing it from happening.  I have suffered from depression my whole life.  Five years ago I found the right medication for me - Zoloft, Wellbutrin and Abilify.  That was after several years of experimenting with various medications.  I have no depression or side affects and I am living a normal and happy life......)(
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Depression can cause a number of physical symptoms and reactions.  It is a combination of fear, anxiety, and stress which produces tension.  One of the ways your body reacts to tension  is muscle contraction.  This can manifest in tension headaches, or possibly in your case, back ache.  Stress and tension target the weakest most vulnerable part of your physical body, as well as your emotions.  \nDepression, clinically speaking, is a result of a chemical imbalance in the body produced by conflict at the soul level.  The limbic system responds to this stress, and  depression is a result of the chemical imbalance produced by the body in response.
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Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,\n But a good word makes it glad.  Proverbs 12:25\n\nMy grandfather believed that anything could be solved with the scriptures.  I can see what he meant, but I'm not so sure they should work alone.\n\nDepression is emotion (like anger, guilt, or anxiety) turned inward.  Some people rage at every little thing, and it's obvious they need to do some growth work.  Depression is insidious - especially in religious circles - because it is rewarded.  If you are angry and can effectively keep yourself from showing it, you're a good girl.   \n\nThe problem is that the anger isn't really dealt with in a more righteous way than if one flew into a rage.  Less people may be affected by it, but trying to control the rage and appear calm makes you live a lie.  Lies are not good.  They destroy our peace of mind and our health.\n\nIn that sense, sure, the Bible can help someone deal with depression.  If the depression is about dealing with emotions, a good Christian counselor should be able to guide someone to passages that deal specifically with thoughts and behaviors or attitudes or heart that need to be changed.  When we are at peace with God and ourselves, there is no depression.\n\nThe problem is that when my grandfather was alive and studying these things, depression was predominantly about thinking and feeling.  Now, it is also hormonal and chemical.  (I'm not saying that NEVER happened in the past, but I don't think it was a prevalent as it is today.)\n\nWe have so many new chemicals introduced everyday.  We are getting xenoestrogens in our food, water and product packaging.  We have all sorts of substances we are exposed to that may not kill us immediately, but pose a danger to us that most of us are blissfully unaware of.  Chemical estrogens can interfere with the way our natural estrogens work in the body.  Our hormones need to be kept in delicate balance or we start feeling unwell.\n\nBirth control pills are one example.  Premarin makes me cry uncontrollably, and it makes my hair fall out.  I don't want to be in the same room with it.  It alters my personality, and yes, it depressed me.  When I got it out of my system, I was no longer depressed.  If you're taking birth control pills or using patches, think back - how long have you been taking them?  Does your depression coincide with a change in prescription?  Have your cycles changed at all?\n\nGet a Basal Body Temperature thermometer (BBT), take your temp every morning before getting out of bed, and chart it on a calendar along with your cycle and any mood changes you have.  This will be useful information to take to your doctor.  \n\nDon't wait to see a doctor till you have charted yourself a while, but I think this is something every woman should do for herself.  It gives your doctor a good indication of how your hormones are affecting you.  It's useful for your long-term care.\n\nI'm not opposed to anxiety/depression medications, but I don't think they were ever meant to be used alone.  Be wary of any doctor who just wants to medicate you without getting you some counseling.  The meds are supposed to help you work with behavior modification and other therapies.  \n\nI think the drugs are amazing and I'm glad we have that resource for people, but I worry that we as a society are using them at times to avoid the growth work we need to do.  They numb us from the pain we need to come to terms with.  They enable us to continue unproductive behavior because we are too chilled out to care that our lives are unmanageable.\n\nLife is sad, sometimes.  And that's okay.  If we never felt the pain or sadness, something would be seriously wrong with us.  Even so, seek counseling.  Tell your doctor.\n\nStudy what your teachings say about anxiety, anger, guilt, and depression.  Pray for God to show you what you need to see and to do differently.  \n\nDo all of these things in balance and conj
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You're best bet is to see a professional for help. Depression can be debilitating, and sometimes, it takes meds and councelling to overcome it. Don't be ashamed to ask for help, because depression isn't something to mess with. It can cause severe problems, including death.
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"Depression often runs in families. This may be from heredity, learned behavior, or both. Even with a genetic predisposition, it is usually a stressful or unhappy life event that triggers the onset of a depressive episode."\n\nDepression may be brought on by Disappointment at home, work, or school (in teens, this may be breaking up with a boyfriend or girlfriend, failing a class, or parents divorcing); Death of a friend or relative; Prolonged pain or having a major illness; Medical conditions such as hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cancer, or hepatitis; Drugs such as sedatives and high blood pressure medications; Alcohol or drug abuse; Chronic stress; Childhood events like abuse or neglect; Social isolation (common in the elderly); Nutritional deficiencies (such as folate and omega-3 fatty acids) OR Sleeping problems."
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depression, if not treated soon or correctly, could be fatal. Enjoying "favorites" is and can be of help but ultimately, you should seek out a professional. They have the tools and skills that you will need to overcome the depression. Along with therapy, they could provide you with some type of medication which will be of great help to you in the long run. \ngood luck.
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Stress and..depression. Could. Lead. To all kinds of serious health problems (stomach ulcers included).
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No.  I would prioritize your depression as the first problem to work on.  If you get depressed for more than a few weeks at time, and it's been happening for more than a year, you should think about seeing a psychiatrist.  Many people have had their lives dramatically improved by getting treatment.  Good luck.
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I thought this was an excellent question. I suffer from depression and at times it may be more severe, and when it is it completely incapacitates me. Physical sickness, such as a cold does not completely render me nonfunctional like the depression does.  I also noticed that emotional pain is harder to treat; it is easy to see a physical wound, but far more complicated to get to the root of something emotional or mental.
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Depression can be caused by your diet.Go see a Doctor and they can figure it out but you should try to help by noticing when you become most depressed
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i think its true. to me, depression is causing it. i dont eat well, always sleepy, tired and no drive to do anything. im still dealing with it. one avise, get to the root of the problem, stay healthy.
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It could be; read the following.\n\nSIGNS OF DEPRESSION. Source: The Arizona Republic, p. E1 (Arizona Living), Jan. 10, 2006\n\nRecognizing depression is the first step in finding relief from the condition’s often debilitating symptoms.\n\nTYPES OF DEPRESSION\nThe three most common are:\nMajor depression or depression disorder. Manifested by symptoms that interfere with the ability to work, study, sleep eat and enjoy once-pleasurable activities.\nDysthymia. Involves long-term, chronic symptoms that aren’t as disabling as those of major depression but that interfere with functioning well or feeling good.\nBipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness. Characterized by cycling moods, with severe highs (mania) and lows (depression). In the manic cycle, people may be extremely active, talkative and energetic.\n\nSYMPTONS\nPersistent sad, anxious or “empty” mood\nFeeling pessimistic, hopeless\nFeeling guilty, worthless, helpless\nLoss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed\nFatigue, loss of energy\nDifficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions\nSleeping too much or too little, middle-of-the-night or early-morning waking.\nReduced appetite and weight loss, or increased appetite and weight gain.\nThoughts of death or suicide\nRestlessness, irritability\nPersistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders and chronic pain.\n\nRESOURCES\nNational Institute of Mental Health, www.nimh.nih.gov (1 800-421-4211)\nNational Mental Health Association, www. Nmha.org (1 800-969-6642)\nNational Alliance for the Mentally Ill, www.nami.org (1 800-950-6264).