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. ...

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