Depression is a bodily illness affecting the way you eat and sleep and the way you think about things. Without any proper treatment depression cannot be cured better.

Causes of symptoms:

Depression is not caused by a single factor, it occurs due to combination of factors. Genetic, biochemical, environmental and psychological factors influence depression. The various causes of depression are as follows,

Chemical imbalance- sometime changes in the brain chemistry leads to depression.

Depression may be sometime associated genetically also. Hormonal disturbances in females during menstrual cycle, pregnancy, post delivery and menopause may cause depression. Stroke, heart attack and cancer can provoke depression. Certain trauma causes depression.  Depression is mainly seen in women than man.  Depression occurs when a person has prolonged period of stress. During winter months sometimes feels depressed.

There are reported cases of depression in those who are overly concerned about hair loss.

Symptoms of Depression:

The symptoms vary from person to person. The severity, frequency and duration depend on the individual. The symptoms of depression should be noted early to save the loved ones. Depression causes changes in thinking, feeling, behavior and physical well being.

May note changes in a person’s thinking pattern. Depression also affects the concentration and decision making process. Some may have memory loss for short or forgot things long time. Negative thinking, self destructive is often associated with depression. People find no interest in pleasurable activities. Feels sad always without any proper reason. Loss of temper, irritability, crying, hopelessness and helplessness are common. Less positive emotions, feel uncomfortable, lack of motivation and tiredness are the other symptoms. The person may experience poor or increased appetite, sudden weight gain or loss. The person feels tired this affects their productivity and increases the absenteeism in work. There will be increased thoughts about death, suicide or suicide attempts. Physical problems like back pain, headache and indigestion are very common symptoms in case of depression.