In the US, depression can be seen in 1 out 10 in the population according to statistics. There are many factors that can contribute to depression. Others may experience a life changing situation or others have acquired it without any sign. There are only theories that seek to explain depression but there is no single cause that can be pointed out. Some experts on this field are saying that the cause of this is the lack of Serotonin in the brain due to the fast breakdown of Serotonin in the brain. Hormonal change in women can also attribute to the increase risk of women than men. A family history can also be a precursor of depression although not all that have depression has a family member that also has the disease. Certain age groups like teens and elderly are also prone to developing depression. Pessimistic and low self esteem individuals are also prone to depression. A study has seen that Paxil users are at a risk of heart attack than non-Paxil users especially in ages 60 and up.
The first step to recovery from depression is identifying the signs as advised by doctors. Depressed people are usually thought to be sad but they can also be irritated or frustrated. The person may also lack any interest in activities of daily living. Sleeping problems like oversleeping or insomnia. Without any intention of gaining or losing weight but have gained or lost weight by 5kgs in just a month. Making decisions and performing simple tasks may be hard for them because they lack concentration. Thoughts about suicide or death are frequently played in their mind. Lack of energy due to inadequate sleep. Moving like they are in slow motion or like they are in a constant unrest but in some cases they may be catatonic in which they won’t move at all. They may also express feelings of guilt or say that they are worthless.
Antidepressants like Paxil are used to medicate the symptoms of the depression. Although it may stop the feelings of depression and the person may regain their life back, it doesn’t give 100% insurance that it will cure the person. The depression will still be there and if the person continues to take the antidepressant, the person may develop a tolerance for the drug. Getting the usual dose will not give them relief so the doses are raised. Antidepressants like Paxil also have side effects that can be unbearable to some. Paxil birth defects are one of the startling side effects that Paxil has and it happens when an expecting mother takes Paxil during the first trimester of her pregnancy.
URL References:
mentalhealth.about.com/od/depression/a/depressioncause_2.htm
depression.about.com/od/diagnosis/tp/depsymptoms.htm
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