Depression can have a number of causes with a wide range of symptoms. From feelings of loneliness to alienation; from sadness to chest pain; fatigue; hunger; lack of appetite; headaches; joint and muscle pains; digestive issues; feeling worthless; these are only a few of the symptoms that affect a person who is suffering from physical depression.

Physical causes of depression are illness, medications, stress, fatigue, nutritional deficiencies, lack of activity, alcohol and drug abuse to name a few. The stress of being pregnant can lead to depression. The daily strife of family life or work and lead to depression. Not having a venue to communicate unhappiness can lead to stress and therefore depression. Being over weight or under weight can lead to stress; eating disorders often lead to depression. Certain fears and phobias can lead to depression, financial problems and educational conflicts can lead to stress that in turn causes depression. Certain professions are considered very depressing. Grief and heart break can lead to depression. The list of physical causes of depression could go on for some time.

What ever the physical reason for depression it is a serious but treatable condition. Often people prefer to deny that they are suffering from depression. The stigma is that depression is a mental disorder and they fear being labeled as not being fully sane.

Depression effects people of all ages and all walks of life. Rich and poor are impacted by depression. Depression seems to affect chemicals in the brain or vice versa. Some medical doctors believe that depression even leads a person to feel pain differently. You should check out www.WEBZ6EFPEW56Bhttp://www.WEBMD.com /depression forWH6PDZ6EFPEW56Bhttp://www.WEBMD.com /depression forWH6PDMD.com/depression for more information about the list of symptoms and some of the treatments available.

Another source of information that is particularly interesting is www.psychologysuite101.com with an even more in depth list of physical depression symptoms. Behavior changes; emotional and reasoning changes; as well as the physical deterioration the body shows are all important issues that reflect to the trained medical professional the symptoms of depression. The Psychology Suite 101 article was written by Lauri Pawlik-Kienlen and is a very through explanation of a very difficult illness to recognize.

There are treatments for all types of depression. In most cases once a diagnosis is made and the facts are made clear either counseling or medication will help relieve the depressive state. Healing requires effort and change, it requires honesty and open communications with the health care professional chosen to help. Once a proper diagnoses is made and the prescribed therapy and medications are used properly most individuals experience a full recovery. And yes, it is normal for most people to have any number of the symptoms of depression for a short time. In fact all most everyone experiences a little depressive state from time to time.

More information is available at these organizations and websites:

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
730 North Franklin Street, Suite 501
Chicago, IL 60601-7204
Toll-free: (800) 826-3632
http://www.dbsalliance.org

Depression and Related Affected Disorders Association
Meyer 3-181
600 North Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21287-7381
Phone: (410) 955-4647
http://www.drada.org

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