We are not sure of that yet. Some people prefer to believe that their depression is a one-time event triggered by an outside tragedy, and it may be. However, it is unlikely that circumstances alone cause unipolar major depression most people who are exposed to severe circumstances do not become depressed. And often the first depressive episode is followed by others through the years that have either minor triggers or none at all.
- What role does genetics play in depression?
- How does unipolar major depression start?
- Is major depression primarily physical or mental?
- Can’t anyone have these diagnostic criteria?
- Are there blood tests or brain scans that diagnose unipolar major depression?
- Why are so many physical symptoms in the definition of depression?
- My sadness seems reasonable and bearable how much sadness is normal?
- What is the single most important symptom of unipolar major depression?
- Is depression a fad diagnosis?
- Why can’t everyone diagnose their own depression?
- How is unipolar major depression diagnosed?
- Why are there so many different names for depression?
- All this information seems overwhelming what can I do to fight all these problems?
- How can I gauge the severity of my depression and understand how it changes over time?
- What should I do if I am feeling suicidal?
- It seems like the way I think is different now that I am depressed. Could this be true?
- Was my depression caused by recent disappointments and failures?
- Is indecisiveness a symptom of depression?
- Why do my thoughts and movements feel like they’ve slowed down?
- Is major depression a medical disease or just a bad attitude?
