A 49-year-old member asked:
What's your opinion on causes depression and anxiety?
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Dr. Leslie Howellanswered
psychiatry 22 years experience
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.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What's your opinion on causes depression?
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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
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.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Does depression and anxiety cause shortness of breath?
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Dr. Michael Gaboranswered
Diagnostic Radiology 35 years experience
Yes,: severe anxiety can cause shortness of breath. There are other possibilities, so if you are experiencing acute symptoms, please get evaluated by your doc.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
What are the leading causes of depression and anxiety in women?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
Multiple: Risk for developing depression & anxiety may involve the combination of multiple genes with environmental and other factors. Family history of depression & anxiety is commonly found with women w/these disorders, but isn't a hard or fast rule. Losing a parent before age 10, hormonal changes throughout life, current losses, medical illnesses, & life & relationship stresses all can contribute.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Does anxiety cause depression?
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Dr. Anne Sagalynanswered
Psychiatry 42 years experience
Doesn't help: Relentless anxiety a risk factor for depression.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Does depression cause anxiety or does anxiety cause depression?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Which came first -: the chicken or the egg?? Depression and anxiety are often co-morbid conditions. Additionally many people have "anxious depressions". One can cause the other to worsen. Take care.
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