We\u2019ve all felt down, and gone through short, or even extended, periods of grief or irritability. We have attended to our feelings during significant life changes like:<\/p>\n
However, sometimes the extreme feelings or disruptions to our normal life don\u2019t pass. If this is the case for you, you may be experiencing depression. It\u2019s essential to look at the symptoms of depression<\/strong> and its causes to better know how to get the help and relief you need.<\/p>\n Considering depression impacts nearly 19 million American adults, it\u2019s possible you\u2019ve already lived with its effects\u2014 or even triumphed over them.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re still trying to sort it all out, that\u2019s okay. Let\u2019s dig a little deeper here together to get a better understanding of what:<\/p>\n The symptoms of depression are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in day-to-day activities. Work, school, social activities, or relationships with others are usually affected.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not uncommon for people to have more than one episode of depression<\/strong>.\u00a0 During these episodes, symptoms occur for a majority of the day every day.\u00a0 Symptoms usually include:<\/p>\n The signs and symptoms of depression in children and teenagers are similar to those of adults, but there can be some differences based on the child\u2019s age.<\/p>\n Depression does not arise from a weakness of character. It is a very common emotional experience that is caused by a variety of triggers.<\/p>\n Pinpointing the specific triggers of an individual’s depression will assist you and your doctor<\/strong> in coming up with a successful treatment plan.<\/p>\n Several factors may increase the chance of depression, including the following.<\/p>\n Various forms of past abuse, whether physical, sexual, or emotional, can increase an individual\u2019s vulnerability to clinical depression later in life.<\/p>\n Certain medications<\/a> can increase your risk of depression<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If you are biologically vulnerable to develop depression, personal conflicts, or disputes with family members or friends can be a trigger.<\/p>\n Any death or loss. Sadness or grief<\/a> caused by death or loss is natural, but it may also increase the risk of depression.<\/p>\n It could be in your genes<\/strong>. Experts believe that depression is a complex trait, meaning that there are probably many different genes that each exert small effects, rather than a single gene that contributes to disease risk.<\/p>\n Most purely psychiatric disorders, Huntington’s chorea<\/a> or cystic fibrosis<\/a>, are fairly simple or straightforward to diagnose. Depression is not that straightforward.<\/p>\n Major life events can trigger depression. It\u2019s easy to see how events like moving, losing a job or income, getting divorced, or retiring could trigger depression but don\u2019t overlook the effect that good events such as starting a new career, graduating, or getting married can have on you as well.<\/p>\n Social isolation<\/strong> due to other mental illnesses or being cast out of a family or social group can contribute to the risk of developing clinical depression.<\/p>\n Depression can also co-exist with a major illness<\/strong> or may be triggered by another medical condition.<\/p>\n About 30% of people who struggle with substance abuse problems<\/strong> also have major or clinical depression. Drugs or alcohol may temporarily make you feel better, but in the end, they will aggravate depression.<\/p>\n Hormone imbalances<\/strong>, whether they are caused by biological life transitions like puberty, menopause, and andropause or other unrelated conditions, can be an underlying cause of depression.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s take a look at what hormones play a part in depression.<\/p>\n Estrogen increases your serotonin levels<\/strong>, which helps fight depression and promotes sleep. It also boosts GABA. GABA is a calming neurotransmitter that raises endorphins, which makes you feel good.<\/p>\n Women with lower estrogen levels often found during menopause that they experience feelings of sadness and hopelessness.<\/p>\n Progesterone is the hormone that balances out estrogen<\/a><\/strong>. It helps promote sleep and has a natural calming effect. It also normalizes libido, is a natural diuretic and a natural antidepressant.<\/p>\n People with a progesterone<\/a> imbalance experience insomnia, mood swings, and bad moods.<\/p>\n Cortisol is the hormone that is released when you get stressed out<\/strong>. If its levels rise too high or fall too far below average depression can be an outcome.<\/p>\n The symptoms of high levels of cortisol<\/a> are agitation, increased belly fat, insomnia, and sugar cravings. Low cortisol levels may cause an inability to handle stress, extreme fatigue, low libido, and mood instability.<\/p>\n Researchers haven\u2019t found the correlation between the symptoms of depression and low testosterone, but they do know that testosterone therapy can boost the mood of many peop<\/strong>le with low T, particularly older adults.<\/p>\n Low testosterone doesn\u2019t only affect men\u2019s mental health. Women who have low T can experience depression too. Most women diagnosed with low T are going through perimenopause or are postmenopausal.<\/p>\n If the symptoms of depression are familiar to you, make an appointment to see your doctor or mental health professional as soon as you can. Start by talking to a non-judgmental friend or loved one, any health care professional, a faith leader, or someone else you trust.<\/p>\n We\u2019re here to help! Our Evexipel practitioner<\/a>s are here to work from the bottom up<\/strong>, not just to put a band-aid on your problems. If you are suffering from depression or are going through perimenopause, menopause, or adrenal fatigue, we can help.<\/p>\n Many have been programmed to believe that antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications<\/strong><\/a> are their only options to treat depression.\u00a0 We can assure you that other options are available, and we have seen successful results using a holistic treatment approach with our patients.<\/p>\n The first thing to do is to make an appointment for a consultation, allow us to administer tests which will give us a better understanding of what is going on with your hormone levels, and work out a customized treatment plan that\u2019s just right for you.<\/p>\n Treatment will likely include <\/strong>bio-identical hormone replacement pellet therapy<\/strong><\/a> to get your hormones back in balance as well as proper nutritional counseling, supplements, exercise, talk or group therapy, and stress relief practices that will help offset depression, lower stress and decrease cortisol levels.<\/p>\n Untreated depression can have serious consequences<\/strong>. You may need immediate help.\u00a0 If it has become so bad that you want to hurt yourself or attempt suicide, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.<\/p>\n If you are having suicidal thoughts:<\/p>\n If a loved one is in danger of committing suicide or has made a suicide attempt, make sure someone stays with that person. Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately<\/strong>. Or, if it can be done safely, take the person to the nearest hospital emergency room.<\/p>\n Although it may seem like it, depression doesn\u2019t have to last forever. With the right treatment plan, this can be a temporary situation. It may be difficult at first to reach out for help<\/strong>\u2014 that is one of the ways that depression can keep its hold on you.<\/p>\n Take it one step at a time, and you will get relief. Start by calling someone you trust today or finding an EvexiPEL practitioner near you.\u00a0 We\u2019re here to help<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n We\u2019ve all felt down, and gone through short, or even extended, periods of grief or irritability. 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Symptoms of Depression<\/h2>\n
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What Depression Looks like in Your Child or Teen<\/h2>\n
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What Are the Main Causes of Depression?<\/h2>\n
Past Abuse<\/h3>\n
Medications<\/h3>\n
Family Disputes<\/h3>\n
Death<\/h3>\n
Genetic<\/h3>\n
Life Events<\/h3>\n
Social Isolation<\/h3>\n
Major Illnesses<\/h3>\n
Substance Abuse<\/h3>\n
Hormone Imbalances<\/h3>\n
The Hormones that Impact Depression<\/h2>\n
Estrogens<\/h3>\n
Progesterone<\/h3>\n
Cortisol<\/h3>\n
Testosterone<\/h3>\n
When to See a Doctor<\/h2>\n
If You\u2019re Ready to Feel Better<\/h2>\n
Contact Us Today<\/h2>\n
If You Need Emergency Help<\/h2>\n
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Depression Doesn’t Have to Last Forever<\/h2>\n
Resources<\/h2>\n
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