Depression

Depression is a state in which you can get in 5 minutes. Depression is caused by a number of factors combined with an imbalance of chemical compounds in the human brain. And, as any disease, depression needs treatment.

Causes of depression

Depression has no single cause. Most times it arises from a combination of state of affairs. Although you may not know that you hit. However, whatever that would be the cause, depression is more than a state of mind. It is correlated with changes in brain function and closely related to an imbalance of certain types of chemicals that lead to brain and nerve signals. These chemical products are called neurotransmitters. A number of factors involved in purchasing depression are:
Genetic factors. Genetics plays an important part in depression. Depression can exist in a certain family for generations.

Trauma and stress. Things like financial problems, broken relationships, death of a loved one can cause depression. You can become depressed after a series of changes in your life, changes caused by changing jobs, school, completing their undergraduate or even after marriage ...
Pessimistic personality. People who have a bad impression about them or look at life in a negative manner are much more likely to become depressed. These personality traits may cause a milder depression, called DISTEMA.

Health status. Serious medical problems such as severe heart disease, cancer or HIV infection (AIDS) may contribute to the development masaura good state of depression due to physical weakness and stress being placed on a person affected by these diseases. Depression can make matters worse, since the worse health, the immune system can fight the disease that much harder to be taken. In some cases, depression can be caused even some drugs designed to improve health.
Other psychiatric conditions. Other psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, anorexia, bulimia, schizophrenia or drug abuse or high-risk drugs can cause depression.
Dysthymia is another disorder. People experience a milder form of depression for a few days or for at least two years!
Symptoms of depression are different. They can include depression early postpartum depression and bipolar disorder.

Temporary emotional disorder symptoms found in any episode of depression.
Postpartum depression (Postpartum Depression) is a type of depression that occurs in women who have recently given birth. Usually manifests in the first months after birth, but can occur in one year. Symptoms are the same as a normal depression. Often, postpartum depression interferes with the mother's ability to maintain contact with the newborn. It is important to ask for help if you go through such situations. Postpartum depression is different sensations in the early days and that resolves itself.

Who may be affected by depression?
Although depression can make you feel alone, 16% of Americans will experience in life. Depression can affect anyone, but varies according to age and gender.
Women are twice more likely than men. Higher risk is present due to the hormonal changes of puberty, menstrual cycle, menopause and pregnancy.

Men. Although they are exposed to risk is lower, men are the least diagnosed and a very small number seek help. Can they show typical signs of depression, but rather to be angry and hostile or to mask their condition with excessive consumption of alcohol and drugs. Suicide is the highest risk, the number of men who resort to this desperate act is four times that of women.

The elderly: the loss of a loved one or because they live alone. They may become physically ill and can not be that young. These changes can lead to depression. The family can make many changes due to aging and older people will not talk about their feelings. As a result, fewer older people receive help.

Help yourself to fight the depression. Each day will be a struggle when you are depressed. Therapy and medical care are important steps in recovery. But you can do and some things for you:
Recognize early symptoms. It is important to recognize and to see a doctor to diagnose depression. The risk of a depression will decrease. If you pretend that the problem exists, it will get worse. Who actually trying to hide? In ptimul all you do bad to you! Think of events that brought you in a similar state.
Set your goals real. You may feel exhausted all that could be done at home and at work. Do not be too hard on yourself! Remember that depression is an illness and is not playing. Set your goals real easy to do for you reincardra normal routines.

Do what you like. Even if you do not want your time to find what you like. Meet with friends. Go for a walk to a movie. Forgot resume a hobby for years.
Leave important decisions when you see and the world in shades of pink. Since depression can you painting the world in dark shades, you are advised to postpone important decisions such as quitting the job.
Avoid alcohol. Although you may think you can help, alcohol can increase your depression. People with depression are at risk of developing substance abuse problems. In addition, alcohol interacts with many antidepressants.
Exercise. It is becoming increasingly obvious that exercise helps with depression. Find an activity you do with pleasure and start slowly. Gradually, try to get to 20-30 minutes of exercise, three, four days a week!