Ask your doctor to explore possible medical causes behind your depression. Some depression results from, or is a side effect of, medical conditions or treatment for other medical conditions. In some cases, medical conditions can mimic depression. It's important for your doctor to identify any physical causes for depression that require specific treatments or to eliminate other reasons for your condition.
Common medical conditions that might trigger depression include:
1. Vitamin or mineral deficiencies, especially for people on restrictive diets. B vitamins are associated with depression, although it's unclear whether lower levels of B vitamins (especially B12) cause or are caused by depression. In addition, much new research has come to light on Vitamin D being a powerful mental health regulator. Either way, if you know your vitamin and mineral input isn't optimal, fixing it is an important first step.
2. Thyroid problems, hormonal imbalances (including pre-menstrual) or disease.
3. Medications. The side effects of some medications include depression. Read the warning labels and talk with your doctor about any concerns you might have. Addictions to alcohol or other drugs.Genetic links to depression. Co-existing illnesses.
4. Depression often accompanies anxiety disorders (for example, post-traumatic distress disorder, OCD, social phobia, etc.), alcohol and substance abuse, heart disease, stroke, cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and Parkinson's disease.These diseases may precede, cause or be a consequence of depression.
5. Medical conditions that only women would face including post-partum depression (the "baby blues"), premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
Common medical conditions that might trigger depression include:
1. Vitamin or mineral deficiencies, especially for people on restrictive diets. B vitamins are associated with depression, although it's unclear whether lower levels of B vitamins (especially B12) cause or are caused by depression. In addition, much new research has come to light on Vitamin D being a powerful mental health regulator. Either way, if you know your vitamin and mineral input isn't optimal, fixing it is an important first step.
2. Thyroid problems, hormonal imbalances (including pre-menstrual) or disease.
3. Medications. The side effects of some medications include depression. Read the warning labels and talk with your doctor about any concerns you might have. Addictions to alcohol or other drugs.Genetic links to depression. Co-existing illnesses.
4. Depression often accompanies anxiety disorders (for example, post-traumatic distress disorder, OCD, social phobia, etc.), alcohol and substance abuse, heart disease, stroke, cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and Parkinson's disease.These diseases may precede, cause or be a consequence of depression.
5. Medical conditions that only women would face including post-partum depression (the "baby blues"), premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
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