Tuesday, December 6, 2011

12 Surprising Causes of Depression

Reference: http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20515167_1,00.html

Summary:
1. Summer weather
- Seasonal changes can often change the entire mood of a person.
2. Smoking
- People who are depression-prone are more likely to become addicted to smoking.
3. Thyroid Disease
- One of the most commonly known symptoms of depression.
4.Poor sleep habits
-Sleep deprivation can not only lead to irritation, but also depression.
5. Facebook
-The struggle of face-to-face interaction is a symptom of depression.
6. End of a TV show or movie
-People become distressed as a show that has become part of their routine comes to an end.
7. Where you live
- People who live in urban cities have a 39% higher risk of mood disorders than those who live n rural areas.
8.Too many choices
- An excessive amount of decision-making can be overwhelming.
9. Lack of fish in diet
- Lack of certain oils and fats can lead to depression.
10. Poor sibling relationships
- Research supports that people who do not have good relationships with siblings by age 20 are more likely to become depressed later in life.
11.Birth control pills
- Like any medicine, these too can mess with our mood.
12. Rx medication
- A side effect of most medications is depression.

Critique: Some of these causes may seem silly, but it has been proven true. Some were more surprising than others. Some are preventable, but unfortunately, depression still strikes people.

Impact.: The things on list list are preventable, hopefully it will get people aware of what has been happening to lots of people around the world.

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