Causes
Articles and resources for information regarding possible causes of depression.
7 Tips For Beating The Holiday Blues  Starting to feel a little down this time of year? Try some of these tips to get past the holiday blues. Alcohol and Depression  Why drinking alcohol is so detrimental for people who are depressed. Anniversaries and Depression  Do you feel more depressed on or near the anniversaries of painful events in your life? It might be time to do something about it. Catastrophic Events Affect Depression  What do we do when a catastrophic event takes place? We stay glued to the TV or computer to get as much information as possible. How does that affect your depression? Chronic Pain & Your Depression  Managing chronic pain and depression should be treated as two completely different entities by your doctor. Make sure to ask for what you need. Depression and Childhood Abuse  Are you suffering from depression, but you´re not sure why? Many times, traumatic events from as far back as childhood can be the root of your depression. Depression and Dysfunctional Relationships  Do you dread going home? Do you wish you could just run away? If you're in a dysfunctional relationship, no drug can help you. Depression and Insomnia  Sleep disturbances and Clinical Depression go hand in hand. Many people find that they sleep more than usual, but by far the more common complaint is insomnia. Depression and New Year's Resolutions  Are New Year's resolutions a bad thing? Of course not. But unrealistic expectations can deepen your depression, so be careful. Depression and the Death of Loved Ones  It´s something we all have to deal with at some point--the death of a loved one. A period of mourning is to be expected, but an extended bout of depression is not. Depression and the Empty Nest  Have your children left home, and now you feel like your life is over? It's normal to feel sad, but you don't have to let it keep you down. Try some of my tips for beating depression. Depression and the Holidays  Do the holidays always seem to get you down? You´re not alone. Just remember that sometimes the way you think about things is the key to feeling better about them. Depression In The Military  Why are so many of our service men and women depressed and what are we going to do about it? Depresssion Triggers We Can Control  Have you accepted situations in your life which are causing your depression? There are some things over which we have no control, but that doesn't include everything. Take control, make some changes, and get happy! Does Stress Trigger Your Depression?  A look at how stress may be a trigger for your depression and what to do about it. Family Conflict and Depression  Does conflict cause you to dread family gatherings? For those of us who internalize things, it contributes greatly to our depression. Feeling Family Pressure at Holiday Time  Five tips to get you through the stressful holiday season by changing the way you react to typical family personality types. First Eliminate Physical Causes of Depression  Why take antidepressants if you don't need them? If your depression is caused by a physical condition, the condition should be treated--not the symptoms. I Think My Dog Is Depressed  Dog behaviorists have studied and documented the fact that dogs do grieve and have feelings of sadness. Surprised? Infidelity and Depression  If you´ve ever experienced the agonizing pain of infidelity, you know how it can affect those with depression. You know it indicates a problem, but is it also a wake-up call? Is Abortion Linked To Depression?  Recent studies suggest that abortion and clinical depression may be linked. Is Loneliness Making You Depressed?  Being lonely can be a trigger for depression, even if you are in a house full of people. Learn how... Is The Recession Making You Depressed?  You are not alone if the state of today´s economy has you feeling depressed... Is Your Job Depressing?  Are you more likely to suffer from depression based on your occupation? Potential Causes of Depression  We all know that heredity and hard knocks can cause or contribute to our depression, but what about sugar, alcohol, or even prescription medications? Rejection and Depression  It hurts like crazy, and it can destroy your self-esteem. Could rejection be to blame for your depression? Unforgiveness and Depression  Are you holding onto pain, refusing to forgive those who have hurt you in the past? Refusing to forgive others can cause depression, but what about when you refuse to forgive yourself? Yeast Overgrowth and Depression  This is one potential cause that most of us are at risk for, but know nothing about! Could yeast overgrowth be affecting your mental health? Depression Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Depression Site Map
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