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Paola Giordani, Psychoanalyst
Licensed Psychoanalyst
I have helped and am helping people cope with loss, divorce, anguish and parenting. Depression is also a major issue that comes up.
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Repressed uneasy feelings not worked on especially when something unexpected occurs from the smallest of issue like someone bumping into us by hitting their shoulders on our shoulders even by accident that we did not forgive the other for and it happens every now and then in crowded places and anger builds up due to unforgiveness and acceptance. "When we are unable to forgive that becomes like poison within us in form of anger/numbness for example. We forgive not cos the other deserve it but cos we deserve the unforgiveness to be off us to have a healthy mind to move on."
Anonymous
October 24th, 2014 1:37am
In my experience, emotional trauma causes depression. The trauma can differ from person to person, but anything that causes emotional pain can cause depression.
Anonymous
November 4th, 2014 7:39am
From what I've observed, common causes of depression would be trauma from a bad past, bad childhood, broken home, abuse, and rejection.
Depression is often caused by boredom. When the member or person has to much time, and not enough to do, the mind begins to over-think and this seems to be a major cause in depression
Genetics, bullying, physical/sexual/emotional/finacial or any other kind of abuse, low self esteem, addiction(which also happens to be a common symptom)
Anonymous
September 23rd, 2014 12:12pm
common causes of depression are loneliness , the fear of loosing the loved ones or fear of some kind of failure..
A common cause of depression has to do with low self esteem. It is hard to love yourself if you can't see the good in yourself.
Lack of people who care about you and feeling alone, like you are not special to anyone. Maybe also the circumstances you are going through life are dragging you down...
Anonymous
November 2nd, 2014 4:08pm
Depression can be caused by so many things. Life changes, hormones, tragedy, stress. Anything can cause depression, but there are also many ways of effectively handling it.
Anonymous
November 7th, 2014 9:55pm
Different perception on the world, who you are as a person, life events, family traits, death of loves ones.
Genetic; behaviour of the family, or the society where you grow up; the way your friends or closest ones treat you; your personality; etc... there are a lot of causes.
Anonymous
October 29th, 2014 11:40pm
sometimes traumatic events in ones life cause be a root cause for depression, but in the grand scheme of things, depression is a chemical imbalance. Some people are more susceptible to having depression than others because of their biological makeup and also the environment in which they live.
Depression does not need to have a special cause, but it can. Sudden changes in life, traumatic experiences, loss, emotionally stressful events, work or school can all be a cause for depression regardless of your social status, age or gender although there might be a tendency.
Moving, loosing loved ones, self image, stress, bullying, financial issues, family struggles, and fighting are all common causes of depression.
Anonymous
June 3rd, 2015 5:18pm
There is family stress, school/work stress, and bullying. These are brought on usually by other people, which would cause depression if you were having a hard time. There is also not getting enough sleep, or even getting too much sleep. Uneven sleeping is very unhealthy, and it is recommended that you try to go to sleep and wake up at around the same time each day. An unhealthy diet is actually a big cause of depression, or enhanced depression. You're not getting the nutrients you need if you eat Mickey D's every day! A healthy body makes a healthy mind.
Anonymous
October 27th, 2015 3:57am
Traumatic experiences, guilt of mistakes, loneliness, abandonment, loss, etc. There are quite a lot of different triggers.
Anonymous
July 20th, 2015 1:59am
A sudden death or traumatic experience in a persons life can trigger depression, things like the death of a close family member or friend.
I think the most common cause for depression is a lack of satisfaction in any area of a persons life. Sometimes it can simply be not having that perfect job, but for some people they have what I personally call "the grass is greener syndrom" where every time they attain something they wanted, it seems like something else is better, and thus they become unhappy and depressed.
Changes and Stressful Events, trauma and grief, age(older people have a higher chance of getting depressed), health conditions, genetics, medications and substances( many drugs can cause depression)
Anonymous
September 6th, 2016 8:16pm
overthinking about something that you cannot get. Expecting too much from life is the main cause of depression. We often forget that Life is unpredictable.
Causes of depression vary from person to person but boil down to negativity. Anything that makes a person feel negative over either a long period of time or quick extreme negativity (trauma) can produce depression.
Opportunities to reduce the chance of depression include maintaining a positive lifestyle like removing things you are sensitive to from your life. Further, it's in the small things. Removing many small things that provoke a negative emotions totals up to one large thing.
Depression can have many different causes. It can range from a change in your life, such as a drastic change of house, to experiencing trauma, to just having a slightly different brain chemistry. There is no singular cause of this illness.
I, personally, suspect that my own is due to having a different brain chemistry that was triggered by a series of traumatic events at a young age.
Even if you feel you don't have a real reason to be depressed, you do. Your feelings are valid.
Depression is thought to arise from a combination of genetic and environmental factors (life experiences). Other things that can trigger an episode of depression include substance abuse and loss. Some medicines that your doctor may prescribe (like accutane, a treatment for cystic acne) can also precipitate depression.
Depression is very complicated. The reasons people suffer from depression are hard to place onto a single list. A significant loss, major lifestyle change, trauma or use of alcohol or drugs are just a few of reasons that could put you at risk. It is normal to feel sad every now and then, or to have a bad day, and this doesn't necessarily mean you are depressed. However, if you have lost interest in doing things you used to enjoy, or if you feel hopeless, or if you feel sad almost every day, this could be depression. It is best to talk to a doctor to know for sure whether something you are feeling is related to depression. This can either be a therapist, or you can ask your regular doctor for advice.
Anonymous
December 8th, 2020 8:46pm
There are alot of reasons for depression somebody them include Job loss, marital issues, a loss of a family member or friend, chemical imbalance, addiction, Loneliness, failure, a break up, a criminal charge, car accidents,
disabilities, a sudden life change, having a baby, getting a divorce, being over weight, and the list goes on and on but whatever the cause there is always an awnser and a way out. Its never to late to seek help or someone to talk to. If you continue feeling this way for longer you should seek professional help or medication if needed.
Anonymous
May 30th, 2015 9:13pm
Sometimes people just become sad without cause. There may be a problem which causes depression, however sometimes it just happens.
Anonymous
May 24th, 2015 7:12pm
constant negative thoughts
Chemical imbalances, traumatic childhood, sexual abuse, and poverty can all be causes of depression.
Anonymous
April 1st, 2015 8:48am
Everyone is prone to depression,some people are more prone than others due to traumatic experiences or broken families but anyone can be hit with depression it is measured by chances.The chances get higher and higher with each risk.Perfectionists are very prone due to them having trouble accepting failure,for example.
There are many 'causes' of depression. Some including: Trauma, breakups, death, stress.. and many other things will all have an input.
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