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What Causes Depression?

hi my name is suraj gupta, i live in canada for last 31 years. i am happy and active postive person but suddenly since may 12/11 i am feeling very low morale, no mood, no hunger, lack of interest. this happens on or off, is this due chemical imbalance in brain or what else it could be, please someone advise.
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
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Hii

Etiology of depression can be biological or psychosocial.

biological reasons are neurotransmitters changes in brain.
like serotonin and non epinephrin .

psychological and social reasons and stressors may lead to depression.

if you feel low and depressed then go for treatment.

consult psychiatrist and start medicines.

Get well soon.




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What Causes Depression?

Hii Etiology of depression can be biological or psychosocial. biological reasons are neurotransmitters changes in brain. like serotonin and non epinephrin . psychological and social reasons and stressors may lead to depression. if you feel low and depressed then go for treatment. consult psychiatrist and start medicines. Get well soon.