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Return To Depression Article Archive   Causes and Medications for Depression By Michal John About Depression: True depression--mental illness--is not just the blues or a bad day. It is a chemical illness that can have tragic results.About one in 10 Americans suffers some form of depression, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.Depression has devastating effects on a person s relationships with family and friends, on the ability to do productive work, and, of course, on the ability to enjoy life.when professionals use the word depression, they are referring to an illness that deserves care and treatment. Causes of Depression: Depression can be caused by other medical conditions.Health-care providers see depression more often in people who have serious health problems, such as heart disease and cancer. Some people become depressed through being overwhelmed by change and stress.Depression also can occur in connection with illnesses that affect the brain, such as stroke or epilepsy. And sometimes depression is the result of other psychiatric disorders, for example, obsessive-compulsive disorder or schizophrenia. Symptoms of Depression: Some common symptoms of depression. 1.Sleep disturbances such as insomnia, early morning waking, or oversleeping. 2.Difficulty in concentrating, remembering, and in making decisions. 3.Eating disturbances, include either loss of appetite and weight or gain in appetite and weight. 4.Thoughts of death or suicide, even suicide attempts. Tropical Medication for Depression: These are some suggested useful medicine for depression. 5-HTP, Calm Child, Eleuthero Root+ (Alcohol Free), GABA Plus, Ginkoba and Hawaiian Noni. Home Care Suggestions: 1.Morning walks are also useful. 2.Sunlight therapy is very effective. Get plenty of sunlight by exposing yourself to it as it helps to cover up the many symptoms of depression. 3.Meditation is also very important and can help people suffering from depression to revive themselves considerably. 4.Stress should be avoided as it increases depression and anxiety. More Detail About Depression About the Author: Author By Eastherb Antidepressant Side Effects

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