Hormone Levels

Agree with above. Depression is not a one size fits all diagnosis. It can be low-grade, lifelong or it can be situational seeming to stem from current stresses and disappointments. You hear it described as "anger turned inward." Perhaps seeing it as a disconnect from anger would be more accurate. As a depressed person realizes they are depressed, healing can begin. The most helpful thing for many of my patients is to find the one person or thing they will not stop loving. The one person or thing they are committed to have a good impact on. Sometimes improvement comes after taking some life-giving step, like adopting a good change in diet, no matter how small. Or perhaps, getting outside and going for a walk every morning, no matter what. Healing seems to almost always require putting feelings into words. And that takes time. To me, depression is the result of sadness that is not grieved, released. Sadness is often the result of loss. Long term sadness leads to depression and hopelessness. Depression is statistically related... more to the incidence of cancer. What is happening at the emotional level is reflected at the physical level. A depressed person has a depressed immune system. DRJK at http://drjaykantor.com/" target=_blank>http://DrJayKantor.Com .