We all experience depression in our daily lives that is triggered by some incidents where we experience mood swings. Problems at work front and bad relationships at home have been one of the primary depression triggers. When the causes are reversed, depression generally fades away. But if it persists for weeks or months it can become a serious illness affecting our capacity to perform at home and at office. Symptoms For Depression •    A definite change in sleep pattern like insomnia •    Fluctuations in weight and appetite •    Anger, irritability , guilt, •    Pessimistic state •    Reduced sex drive or absence of it •    Low energy levels •    Lack of self esteem Depression can be inherited but it can also be stem from something like substance induced depression causes. Studies have showed that depression is about 40% genetic especially in case of twins. Although a real life event is necessary to trigger depression, genetically acquired depression can be more severe, in such events occurring. In case of genetic depression the specific genes causing this trait is not yet identified and as such we can now just say genetic factors may one of the depression triggers. Causes of depression: depression cannot be attributed to one single cause as in certain physical malfunctions. However, we can determine certain symptoms that can point out to be the reasons for depression. Stress Stress is a major cause for depression and is one of the prenatal depression symptoms. In today’s technological world, lifestyles have become ...

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