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It may be triggered by one or combination of the following:

1. Severe upheaval, prolonged stress (e.g., death of loved one, bankruptcy, chronic illness).
2. Certain physical illnesses (e.g. psoriasis, shingles, stroke, viral infections). 
3. Hormonal imbalance (e.g. during woman’s premenstrual, postnatal, and menopausal period).
4. Certain medicines (e.g. sleeping medicines, oral contraceptives).
5. Weak, unstable, or absent relationship (e.g. poor parent-child relationship).
6. Biochemical imbalance in the brain.

Prevention and Treatment:

1. Take a break, go on vacation.
2. Exercise regularly. Aerobic exercise causes the body to release mood-lifting chemicals. 
3. Avoid alcohol. 
4. Learn to relax. Watch comedies, read jokes and funny stories.
5. If you suspect depression in someone close to you, try to help in out of it by listening to his problem and offering advice. Take all hints at suicide seriously.
6. Consult a psychiatrist if, after trying self care, you still lift yourself up from depression. 
7. The doctor refer you to have psychotherapy.



August 31st 2006 Posted to Prevention | |