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Depression
Depression can be caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. Depression can also be hereditary, and this can make it more likely that an individual's depression can be triggered by a number of different factors.
Some triggers of depression include:
Difficult or traumatic life changes (such as losing a loved one)
Medical conditions such as Parkinson's disease, low thyroid, stroke, chronic pain, and some types of cancer
Use of certain medications, including corticosteroids, anabolic steroids, narcotics, benzodiazepines, and street drugs such as amphetamines
Progesterone (found in some female hormonal pills)
Alcohol, which has short-term and possibly long-term depressive effects
Depression can be treated in a number of ways. Some people may not believe in medication, but some anti-depressants can be very helpful. Although they can have side-effects, usually you and your doctor can try a few, and find the one that is right for you. As a natural method, St. John's wart has been proven to help the severely depressed. Being active and being around supportive people can help to make a person with depression's life a lot easier.
