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What Are the Main Causes of Depression?| A Comprehensive Study

Have you wondered what is making you feel sad?  tired, or causing a lack of self-motivation?

These things are very common yet most of us don't pay much attention and later results in depression.

Depression is an extremely complex disease. No one exactly knows what causes it, but there are a variety of reasons which lead to the state of depression.

For a common person, the daily activities could give him enough stress to make him feel depressed & this is not a surprise when we don't enjoy our work then most often we feel like someone is forcing us to do things and we have no way out but doing them to make our daily living. Such a scenario is equally dangerous as any other reason that increases stress & anxiety.

But could we answer, What are the Main Causes of Depression?



Let's take a look at some of the most common & probably the most important reasons that puts an individual in depression.

1. Depression through Genetics.

Genetics is a natural factor which can't be manipulated or altered within a small period of time. Having a family history of depression-related issues may increase the risk. As per medical professionals, depression is assumed to be a complex trait which basically means that there are many different genes and each exerting small effects, rather than a single gene that contributes to the cause of the disease.

2. Impact of Serious illnesses.

 One thing that you might have observed is the co-existence of depression along with some major health disease which is significantly dangerous as it imposes a threat to both mental & physical health at a greater level. The presence of depression could also arise due to another medical condition which increases stress & anxiety resulting in fear and eventually entering the state of depression.

3. Conflicts contributing to depression.

The development of depression may be a result of personal conflicts or disputes with family members or friends. This is very common nowadays where factors like jealousy play a big role in such situations and inflict greater pain that makes even the smaller conflicts take shape of major concerns.

4. Abuse - A big concern.

 There is a number of case studies where you can see how Abusing a person traumatize him/her and the damage it does to the mental state which could even be life-threatening to a great extent. Always remember that Past physical or emotional abuse can increase the vulnerability to depression later in life so as a responsible human being we must assure that neither we or anyone else participate in such action that becomes a never-ending reason for stress.

5. Loss of loved ones.

Sadness or grief experienced from the loss of a loved one, though natural, may increase the risk of depression.

6. Personality Traits.

Those with less successful coping strategies or previous life trauma are more prone to get into the depressed zone. Personality, unlike genetics or abuse, is a self-developed factor which could be enhanced or degraded as per your own wish so it could be safely said that personality is very much the outcome of self-development. If you realise that there is a situation of stress or depression then you are capable of changing it through implementing simple practices like meditation and personal care which only needs your own attention.

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Those were the most important ones but, how about some strange reasons that equally impact on your thought process and make you feel depressed?

Here some of the strange surprising factors:

1. Smoking.

Smoking has long been linked with depression, though it's a tricky scenario: People who are depression-prone may be more likely to take up the habit.

2. Poor sleep habits.

It's no surprise that lack of sleep can lead to irritability, but it could also increase the risk of depression.



Now, wait for a minute.

 Could this be that Overuse of social-networking sites also leads to depression?

The answer is a BIG YES, and that puts it as 3rd surprising reason for depression.

 A number of studies show that this can be associated with depression, particularly in teens and preteens. Internet addicts may struggle with real-life human interaction and a lack of companionship, and they may start to develop an unrealistic view of the world.

4. The place where you live

One can debate all day whether city or country life is better but according to research conducted, it has found that people living in urban settings do have a 39% higher risk of mental health issues than those in rural regions.

As we have already discussed the causes, why not check the cure of depression as well?



3 Most common steps you can take to get rid of or to prevent depression are.

1. Exercise.

You should start with 30 minutes of physical activity routine that is practised for three to five days a week. The special reason behind this measure is that Exercise can increase your body’s production of endorphins, which are hormones that improve your mood.

2. Take care of yourself.

You can also improve symptoms of depression through the self-care strategy. The requirement for this is to have a good self-understanding and that is it, you can easily prevent the situations which directed towards hurting you. The self-care practise includes getting plenty of sleep, eating a healthy diet, avoiding negative people, and participating in enjoyable activities.

3.  Avoid alcohol and drugs.

Drinking or using drugs may make you feel better for some time and give you a sense of relaxation but in the long run, these substances can make depression and anxiety symptoms worse. You most likely be developing a habit of consuming these products which is a difficult thing to get rid of once you build such a tendency so it's advisable that you avoid alcohol and drugs.

Now, I believe as you know all the major, minor & the surprising ones that are trying to make you feel sad and depressed. You will be channelizing your energy towards more positive habits.



Wishing you all an amazing time.