Why do People..Get depressed (WDP Series by Unshakeable #8)
Lots of things influence whether a person gets depressed.Some of it is biology.Daylight and seasons can affect us too,while social and family situations can influence our mood as well. Personality,can be another reason why somebody may feel a little bit off. All these things can explain why sometimes we feel depressed.
In the past, depression was often described as a ‘’chemical imbalance’’ in the brain. Specifically, scientists believed that a lack of the neurotransmitter serotine was to blame, which is often referred to as the ‘feel good’ chemical. However, the only real evidence for this was that, when some depressed people were prescribed drugs which increased serotine levels, it helped alleviate their symptoms.
The reasons for a down mood may be multifaceted and difficult to determine.However,I present you the most common explanations why a person may get depressed.The Weather
Less sunshine give us the blues. Researchers studied hundreds of people and found that during the spring,we feel better due to the weather.Especially,when we combine a good day with outdoor activities.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency has been statistically linked to depression.People with dark skin are more vulnerable to vitamin D deficiency, due to a decreased ability to process vitamin D from sunlight.
Hormones
Hormones are substances produced by the endocrine glands that influence many bodily functions, including growth,development and our mental state .
Levels of certain hormones, such as those produced by the thyroid gland, can be factors in depression.
Expectations
Sometimes we feel underrated,that we are not paid as much as we should.That the car we own isn’t that fancy or that our relationship isn’t as the one we imagined it would be.If we expect fair or special treatment all the time or expect things never to change, disappointed is more probable to occur.
Childhood Adverse Events
Stressful life events can wear down our physical and mental resources, making us more vulnerable to both depression and physical illnesses.
Stresses Piling Up
A stressful series of events such as financial problems,fights with beloved ones etc can drag on and have a cascade of effects across many areas of our lives. When we get stressed and there isn’t enough time for recovery, then we may face difficulties to bounce back.
Loneliness
Humans are supposed to live in groups.Feeling left out, rejected, or excluded makes us sad and can also lead to rumination about what is wrong with us.
Smoking
Smoking has long been linked with depression. People who are depression-prone may be more likely to take up the habit.
Poor sleep habits
Matthew Edlund, MD, director of the Center for Circadian Medicine, in Sarasota, Fla., and author of The Power of Rest claimed that
"If you don't sleep, you don't have time to replenish [brain cells], the brain stops functioning well, and one of the many factors that could lead to is depression”.
According to a number of studies,many teenagers that spend a lot of time on Facebook and struggle with real-life human interaction are characterized as depressed.
In a 2010 study, researchers found that people who spent an inordinate amount of time online, had a higher rate of feeling severe depression.
End of a TV show or movie
When something important comes to an end, like a TV show, movie, or a big home renovation, it can trigger depression in some people. In 2009, fans of the movie Avatar reported feeling depressed.The same reaction was noticed when the Harry Potter sequel came to an end.
So while the true cause or causes of depression have yet to be pinned down precisely – and there is a huge list of other variables that studies suggest may come in to play.
It’s important to remember that depression is a disease with biological basis, along with psychological and social implications.
The end
By Unshakeable