Causes of
Depression 
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For some people, a combination of many factors may be causing
clinical depression. For others, a single factor may be triggering
the illness.
Depression often is related to the following.
- Imbalance of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters -
Changes in these brain chemicals may cause or contribute to
clinical depression.
- Certain diseases or illnesses - Ailments such as cancer, heart
disease, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and
hormonal disorders can often trigger clinical depression. This is
referred to as co-occurring depression.
- Negative thinking patterns - People who are pessimistic, have
low self-esteem, worry excessively, or feel they have little
control over life events are more likely to develop clinical
depression.
- Family history of depression – A genetic history of
clinical depression can increase one's risk for developing the
illness. But depression also occurs in people who have had no
family members with depression.
- Difficult life events – Events such as the death of a
loved one, divorce, financial strains, history of trauma, moving
to a new location or significant loss can contribute to the onset
of clinical depression.
- Certain medications – Some medication can actually cause
clinical depression. Therefore, it is important that people inform
their doctors of all medications they are taking and report any
depressive symptoms.
- Frequent and excessive alcohol consumption – Drinking
large amounts of alcohol on a regular basis can sometimes lead to
clinical depression. Excessive alcohol consumption is also
sometimes a symptom of depression.
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