| Every person has highs and lows in their life. When a | | | | There are many depression treatments available so it |
| person is constantly down it may be because they are | | | | is unnecessary for someone to feel like they have to |
| experiencing depression. Depression is a serious | | | | live with depression. It is very important to recognize |
| condition that will effect the everyday life of the | | | | and understand depression in order to receive the help |
| person experiencing it, and also will effect their loved | | | | that is needed. A person should immediately contact a |
| ones. The good news is that depression can be | | | | doctor if they ever experience the overwhelming |
| treated. A person does not have to live with it. | | | | emotions that depression brings. The doctor will |
| Understanding depression is the first step to | | | | recommend what treatment is in the patients best |
| overcoming it. Everyone should be familiar with the | | | | interest to help cure depression. |
| signs, symptoms, causes, and even treatment of | | | | Some forms of treatment might include therapy and |
| depression. | | | | medication. If a person is recommended to see a |
| Signs and Symptoms of Depression | | | | mental health specialist, they will have a chance to fully |
| When a person is constantly feeling sad or constantly | | | | understand why they are experiencing depression. |
| going through mood swings, it is a possibility that they | | | | Through therapy a person can learn how to control |
| are experiencing depression. When a person is feeling | | | | the emotions of depression. A person may even learn |
| depressed they may feel lifeless and empty, nothing | | | | how to prevent depression in the future. |
| matters to them. When a person is depressed it may | | | | The doctor might feel like medication is needed to help |
| effect their day-to-day activities like eating, sleeping, | | | | the person get better. Lexapro is one option to help |
| working, and even having fun. If a person is | | | | treat depression in adults and adolescents aged 12 and |
| experiencing any of these emotions, it would be wise | | | | up. Lexapro is only available by a prescription from a |
| to contact a doctor for help. | | | | doctor. Like any medicine, there are advantages and |
| Causes of Depression | | | | disadvantages of taking Lexapro. A person should not |
| Depression is caused when the neurotransmitters in | | | | take this if they are currently taking medicines like |
| the brain are imbalanced. When this imbalance occurs | | | | Celexa, Orap, and Nardi. The person who is |
| the brain is not able to help the nerve cells | | | | considering taking anti-depressants should always tell |
| communicate with each other, which can effect a | | | | their doctor if they are taking, or planning on taking, any |
| person's mood drastically. | | | | over the counter medications. |
| A person can become depressed for many reasons. | | | | Depression does not have to take over someones life. |
| Some possible reasons why someone might become | | | | Life throws curve balls sometimes and it is okay to |
| depressed include a traumatic life experience, | | | | feel sad when that happens. With that being said, |
| substance abuse, hormonal change, and even some | | | | when a person stops feeling sad and is instead dealing |
| diseases or medications can cause depression. | | | | with depression, it is very important to get the |
| Traumatic life experiences are a common cause for | | | | treatment that is needed. Depression effects |
| depression. The loss of a loved one or a divorce are | | | | everyone involved, not just the person experiencing it. |
| emotions that are hard for anyone to cope with. | | | | Loved ones also feel the pressure of these intense |
| Sometimes it is easier to not crawl out of bed than it is | | | | emotions. It is good to be aware of the signs and |
| to face reality and the pain that it brings. | | | | symptoms, and to take action when they occur. |
| Treatments for Depression | | | | |