Depression is sometimes caused by medical reasons. Hormone imbalances, neurotransmitter imbalances, and thyroid disorders are at the top of the list of root causes of depression that has medecial source. Various brain disorders or cardiac conditions can also cause depression. At one point I began to notice that I was feeling sad and down each morning for about two hours, and then I seemed to get over it for the remainder of the day. I thought I was just tired or thinking negatively needed to “cheer up,” but when I went to the doctor for my regular checkup, he noticed that my thyroid was borderline low. He said that because the levels were in the acceptable range, it would normally not be treated, but because I had told him I was experiencing low moods, he put me on a very low dose of natural thyroid. I can honestly say that when I took the first pill, the mild feeling of depression I had experienced disappeared and has not returned.
Because of the stress that most people live under today, many have neuro-transmitter imbalances that may cause low serotonin levels in the blood. Serotonn is referred to as the happy hormone, and if we don’t have enough of it, we are likely to simply not feel happy. Serotonin levels can be altered through medicine, but it is wise to try to correct them naturally if we can. Eliminating excessive stress, as well as eating a proper diet and exercising, can help immensely to balance the brain chemicals.
Many women experience depression after giving birth or during their monthly cycle simply because of hormonal changes in their bodies. These changes may be temporary or they might require some medical attention. The point I want to make is that not all depression can be cured without medical attention, and I don’t want anyone to feel condemned if they have to take medicine for depression. On the other hand, I believe that some doctors, including psychiatrists, often hand out pills too quickly without even searching for other medical conditions that may be causing the depression. I also want to encourage people who do have to take medicine to realize they may not always have to take it.
I know a woman who was going through a very stressful time in her life and began to have panic attacks. She went to her doctor, who encouraged her to take a medicine for anxiety, and it did help her almost immediately. She not only took medicine but she made some lifestyle changes to help reduce stress and made a decision not to worry about things she had no control over. After about six months the woman wanted to see if she could get off the medicine. She slowly cut it down until she was able to get off it completely and has been fine ever since.
Even if depression is caused by medical reasons, the things I am going to share about situational depression will help people confront the feelings of a low mood for any reason. Recovering from depression usually requires a well-rounded treatment program that includes things like learning to think differently, laughing more, and worrying less.
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