Depression; The Problem and the Cure
May 30th 2008 01:52
By Darcy Saunders.
Depression amongst children is increasing by a staggering 23% per year.
And adults 9.5% per year.
Everyone, will at some time in their life be affected by depression - their own or someone else's, experts say that 30% of women are depressed. From many different forms, abuse or just losing someone. Men’s statistics on depression used to be half the women’s but in the last few years they have peaked and become not as high as women’s are but close.
Depression is not only bad because people become upset and sometimes it even end’s in tragic results, but it is a symptom that a lot of people believe is a weakness and 41% of depressed women are too embarrassed to seek help.
Depression will be the second largest killer after heart disease by 2020 - and studies show depression is a contributory factor to fatal coronary disease.
Depression results in more absenteeism than almost any other physical disorder and costs employers more than $51 billion per year in absenteeism and lost productivity, not including high medical and pharmaceutical bills.
Anti-depressants are become more regular in house holds each year, Anti-depressants work for 35 to 45% of the depressed population.
Standard anti-depressants, such as Prozac, Paxil (Aropax) and Zoloft, have recently been revealed to have serious risks, and are linked to suicide, violence, psychosis, abnormal bleeding and brain tumors.
Short-term (exogenous) depression can be caused by loss or extreme trauma.
Chronic or life-long (endogenous) depression is caused by trauma in childhood which includes: emotional, physical or sexual abuse; yelling or threats of abuse; neglect (even two parents working); criticism; inappropriate or unclear expectations; maternal separation; conflict in the family; divorce; family addiction; violence in the family, neighborhood or TV; racism and poverty.
There may be a genetic basis to some depression, but even if there is that genetic propensity must be triggered by some traumatic or stressful event. The problem is structural more than chemical, although the latter is affected. Trauma prevents certain parts of the brain (hippocampus and frontal lobe, where decisions are made) from developing properly.
Physiological problems, plus learned beliefs and behaviors, make functional decisions difficult, and the results reinforce the depression in a vicious cycle.
Researchers believe that long-term recovery from depression ultimately requires addressing the underlying relationship causes of depression, not simply symptoms such as chemical imbalance and depressive thoughts. This is why healing both the relationship environment and the whole person is vital in preventing relapse. A Program called The Uplift Program has a 94% success rate, according to follow-up questionnaires up to 2 years later.
studies show that good relationships with partners, carers, teachers, co-workers and a supportive social network results in physical and emotional healing, happiness and life satisfaction, and prevents isolation and loneliness, major factors in depressive illness
Spending time in nature and with pets. Even a potted plant or view from your office will help with recovery from depression.
Depression is awful but there is also many ways people can help and heal themselves or others with depression
Depression amongst children is increasing by a staggering 23% per year.
And adults 9.5% per year.
Everyone, will at some time in their life be affected by depression - their own or someone else's, experts say that 30% of women are depressed. From many different forms, abuse or just losing someone. Men’s statistics on depression used to be half the women’s but in the last few years they have peaked and become not as high as women’s are but close.
Depression is not only bad because people become upset and sometimes it even end’s in tragic results, but it is a symptom that a lot of people believe is a weakness and 41% of depressed women are too embarrassed to seek help.
Depression results in more absenteeism than almost any other physical disorder and costs employers more than $51 billion per year in absenteeism and lost productivity, not including high medical and pharmaceutical bills.
Anti-depressants are become more regular in house holds each year, Anti-depressants work for 35 to 45% of the depressed population.
Standard anti-depressants, such as Prozac, Paxil (Aropax) and Zoloft, have recently been revealed to have serious risks, and are linked to suicide, violence, psychosis, abnormal bleeding and brain tumors.
Short-term (exogenous) depression can be caused by loss or extreme trauma.
Chronic or life-long (endogenous) depression is caused by trauma in childhood which includes: emotional, physical or sexual abuse; yelling or threats of abuse; neglect (even two parents working); criticism; inappropriate or unclear expectations; maternal separation; conflict in the family; divorce; family addiction; violence in the family, neighborhood or TV; racism and poverty.
Physiological problems, plus learned beliefs and behaviors, make functional decisions difficult, and the results reinforce the depression in a vicious cycle.
Researchers believe that long-term recovery from depression ultimately requires addressing the underlying relationship causes of depression, not simply symptoms such as chemical imbalance and depressive thoughts. This is why healing both the relationship environment and the whole person is vital in preventing relapse. A Program called The Uplift Program has a 94% success rate, according to follow-up questionnaires up to 2 years later.
studies show that good relationships with partners, carers, teachers, co-workers and a supportive social network results in physical and emotional healing, happiness and life satisfaction, and prevents isolation and loneliness, major factors in depressive illness
Spending time in nature and with pets. Even a potted plant or view from your office will help with recovery from depression.
Depression is awful but there is also many ways people can help and heal themselves or others with depression
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