Depression-Chemical+Imbalances????

What is Depression? ||  The chemical imbalance: It’s is some peoples belief that depression is in relation to the chemical imbalance of the brain, while others believe that it is a dangerous enlargement or decreasing action of size of emotional sections of the brain (limbic system) ALL emotions have been originated from chemical actions. For example When we laugh, there is a larger amount of chemical endorphins (natural painkillers) released into the blood stream. Endorphins do not cause laughter but they are a result of it. Depression is in fact a state of elevated arousal. Depressed people have elevated concentrations of stress hormones (cortisol, noradrenaline) than non-depressed people. The lack of concern and tiredness seen in depressed people is a result of too much arousal, and the way the mind and body react to this arousal. The way we take action to situations (with thoughts of happiness, despair, helplessness, love, rage, etc.) effects the emotions we experience which, in turn influence the chemicals which are released. Strangely the emotionally aroused brain and the existence of stress hormones in turn affects how we think and feel. Judgments and emotions affect chemical composition and chemical composition affects thoughts and emotions.
 * * Depression is not simply normal sadness, being temperamental or just a low mood, but a serious illness. It has affects on the body both psychologically and physically.
 * Depression is common. Up to one in four females and one in six males will experience depression in their lifetime.
 * Depression is the leading cause of suicide.
 * Depression is often not recognised or treated.
 * Current treatments for depression are safe and effective.
 * Depression also commonly occurs with specific anxiety syndromes

Enjoy, Thom Manning || 