Melancholia is a form of depression that is generally attributed to biological factors or may be inherited.  According to medical findings at least four out the eight symptoms need to be present in an individual to classify him or her as having the disorder. Although not much can be discussed about the causes of melancholia as it may occur due to secondary symptoms, the biological factor plays a vital role. Usually it is inherited and cannot be caused by any events or trauma happening in life although stress can initiate melancholia. Symptoms Of This Depressive Disorder Are Total loss of happiness or pleasure in the very same activities those were exciting and pleasing to the person like during the effects of serotonin syndrome.  For example a person showing symptoms of melancholia may be losing interest or begin to get bored with watching television which he may have loved earlier. This is one of the more prominent symptoms of Melancholia. Causes of melancholia cannot be pin pointed to a particular disorder of organs or mental health. Mental Aspect This is a state of mind like depression and had been diagnosed by the Greeks as early as 500 years ago. They it black temperament. There is such a drop in the enthusiasm level and the person under melancholic attack is always sad. Melancholia causes more depression in the mornings that in the noon.  For persons affected with melancholia natural remedies like a major depression treatment have been recommended to enhance their moods. ...

Melancholia is an ancient Greek word that means sadness. Melancholia is better known as melancholic depression. It is a condition characterized by severe mood swings and episodes of extreme grief. Its sufferers fail to find happiness in even positive events happening around them and stay gloomy over long periods. Dealing With Melancholia A person undergoing melancholia will not be very active or enthusiastic. He will feel sad and low for no apparent reason. He will not enjoy mingling with people or hanging out with friends or doing anything normal and will stay depressed. These are some of the commonly experienced effects of melancholia. Many times a person with these symptoms will go through a clinical assessment of some sort to get a better understanding of their condition. Most of the people who have melancholic depression go through these problems but melancholia can have fiercer effects than these. Those who have severe melancholia might get the feeling to commit suicide. When you get a chronic depression attack, you feel hollow inside. You get the feeling that you are useless and you have no reason to live anymore. This horrible feeling of emptiness can take charge over your body. At that point, you have no idea of what you are doing and you end up doing terrible things to yourself. Patients of chronic depression often harm themselves in many ways. Some harsh effects of melancholia are: • Slashing the wrist: People suffering from depression often hurt themselves by cutting their wrist or ...