Causes of depression
Causes of depression:
Depression seems to be related to a chemical imbalance in the brain that makes it hard for the cells to communicate with one another. It can be triggered by stressful life events, such as the death of a loved one, a divorce or moving (such as leaving home to go to college). Taking certain medicines, abusing drugs or alcohol or having other illnesses can also cause depression. Depression can also be hereditary, which means it runs in families.
In the days following the birth of a baby, it is common for some mothers to have mood swings. They may feel a little depressed, have a hard time concentrating, lose their appetite or find that they can’t sleep well even when the baby is asleep. This is called the baby blues and goes away within 10 days after delivery. However, some women have worse symptoms or symptoms that last longer. This is call postpartum depression.