“What causes long term depression?”
I am a 26 year old male. I am overweight and have depression. What causes long term depression?
4 Answers
Various conflicts and losses you have experienced may be causing the depression. It is also possible that you have an inherited biological propensity to have depression. Certainly, your feelings about being overweight may be a contributing factor. treatment. Psychotherapy, possibly with medication can be the treatment of choice.
Long-term depression usually runs in families so the genetics are important. Therapy is the most important part of your treatment plan. A therapeutic alliance with a psychiatrist will help you weather your depression and mood changes. Currently, their are several choices of medication for long-term depression that can be useful. Long-term drug trials are essential.
Wish you well.
Wish you well.
Long-term depression can be caused by medical issues and psychological issues. In a particular person‘s case, the only way to really evaluate the actual cause of long-term depression is to be examined very carefully by a psychiatrist. In this way, medical causes can be teased out from psychological causes that don’t necessarily have a true initial physiologic trigger.
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing depression and weight challenges. I am not a psychiatric practitioner as far as personally answering your question about what causes long-term depression. However, there are many causes. Here is a reputable article on the topic. I hope that it is helpful. Eating a healthier diet and losing weight can also help with mood and depression.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/what-causes-depression
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/what-causes-depression
