The Causes of Depression
Depression for most people is caused by the impact of exceptional circumstances on their lives and may eventually disappear altogether. However, the mental damage will still need repairing.
Post-natal depression and menopausal depression are the most common among women. It is recognised that men, too, can suffer depression seriously in mid-life and, because they keep it to themselves, suffer deeply. The cause is connected with the change in hormones at these times possibly associated, particularly in the case of men, with a recognition of the transitory nature of life and concern about the purpose of their existence.
The trauma of an accident or bereavement can result in depression. Indeed, inadequate grieving for a loved one often has a long-term depressive effect.
Failures in professional life can have a devastating effect on some people, knocking their confidence, damaging their ego, neutralising their sex drive and destroying their self-esteem.
Debt and money worries are common causes of depression throughout society and are seriously corrosive to relationships and self-esteem.
Irrespective of which category is relevant, the method of recovery is the same and the techniques can be utilised on a continuing basis to enhance the enjoyment of life, long after depression has been kicked into touch.
