DEPRESSION
By Madelyn Krystal Hill
Posted: 28 March 2011
(c) by Madelyn Krystal Hill
Used with permission by Madelyn Krystal Hill
If someone you know is depressed:
Causes of depression and anxiety may be linked to:
- Substance Abuse
- Bullying from classmates or co-workers in person or on-line
- Recent loss or termination of a relationship
- Chemical imbalance
- Side effects from medication
- Nutritional imbalance; artificial preservatives, colorings, additives flavorings
- Exposure to toxins
- Genetics
- Loss of financial security or home
- Rape or other serious trauma
- Fear of coming out if gay
Mild depression can sometimes be helped by:
- Seeing a Talk Therapist
- Exercise
- Nutritional change
- Environment change
- Prayer/Meditation
- Job change
- Change in friendship circles
- Learning tools to alleviate anxiety
- Being mentored
- Emotional Housekeeping
- Sunshine
- Music Therapy
- Massage Therapy
- Yoga
- Pursing a hobby/learning something new
- Volunteering or Joining a team where there is positive re-enforcement; self worth
When a depressed person can no longer function, has a manic depressive episode or is suicidal, immediate help should be sought.
- The National Suicidal Help Line is 1-800-273-8255
- Call 911
- Any Hospital Emergency Room or Urgent Care Center
Today, psychiatrists are quick to write prescriptions for antidepressants and label a person bi-polar or manic as a diagnosis ensures their fee is paid by the insurance company. Many psychiatrists are rewarded by drug companies with gifts, fees and trips. Anti-depressants are known to have serious side effects and may actually cause a relapse into depression in the long run or cause suicidal tendencies. The results of anti-depressants are in question for both the short and long term.