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what's your opinion on causes depression?

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Multiple causes: Depression has complex & multiple causes.  Some include: genetic linkages, in that it's more common in some families than others, along with alcoholism. Risk is 1.5-3 times greater if you have a 1st degree relative w/depression.  Also medications like beta-blockers, and medical conditions like hypothyroidism.  Histories of trauma & abuse; substance abuse; loss & death; social conflict & isolation.

Question 2

what is your opinion on st.john's for depression?

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Proceed With Caution: St john's wort is a plant that contains some of the active ingredients found in ssri medications such as prozac, zoloft, paxil, (paroxetine) celexa, and lexapro.  St john's wort is classified as a food supplement therefore it's production and distribution is not under supervision by the fda. Thus the quantity and quality of the active ingredient in st john's wort can vary widely from brand to brand.

Question 3

what is your opinion on st. john's wort for depression?

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Negative: There is no good study showing benefit.
I have patients who tell me it helped. - this is anecdotal only.
Many products on the market have little or no st. John's wort in them.

Question 4

i would like some advice on new dad depression?

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Some men have been: Used to having their wive's take care of a lot of their needs. They may be used to attention from their spouse. A new baby requires 24/7 attention. The new dad needs to learn how to share his wife. The new mother's bond w her baby is often intense (biologically driven). The husband may need to do more things for himself. I encourage you focus on caring for your wife ; child (as opposed to.

Question 5

can having depression cause you to put on weight?

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Weight change: People with depression can have different appetite changes.I have seen those that have lost weight and others who gain weight.Some people who eat more when they are depressed use food as a coping mechanism to help them feel better.It is best to identify the problem early and get proper treatment.Hypothyroidism can also mimic depression and cause weight gain.A simple blood test can rule this out.

Question 6

can depression cause having a bad trip on ecstasy?

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Related: Some people can experience a depression after using ecstasy. It can happen a few days after using.  There is an initial serotonin rush "high", followed by a drop in serotonin levels causing the low.

Question 7

does masturbating on a daily basis cause depression?

Accepted Answer

No, but: Society has such ambivalent feelings about masturbation that some well might feel so guilty for engaging in this perfectly naturaly activity that they suffer from poor self esteem or even depression because they think it 
"proves" they're a bad and weak person.  Sex drive often decreases with depression but can become a preoccupation that's part of depression to.  Whatever...It is not the cause!

Question 8

what's your opinion on causes depression and anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Multifactorial: Causes of depression and anxiety can be multifactorial such as : having a positive family history , brain chemistry changes, medical illnesses (i.E thyroid disease), side effects from medications, major life stressors, substance use/abuse and history of abuse/trauma.

Question 9

does levodopa work on my depression or make it worse?

Accepted Answer

Consultation.: Levodopa stimulates Dopamine production.  Talk to your prescribing physician about drug interactions and efficacy of Levodopa compared to an SSRI.

Question 10

what kind of effects can anxiety and  depression have on the body?

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All sorts: of effects, your mind is the most powerful and influential organ system of your body.

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