• Depression can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, fear, loneliness, guilt, and anger. David wrote of his depression caused by un-confessed sin, leading to a groaning in his soul and a loss of strength.
• Although environmental issues such as work, stress, family, and other relationships can add to depression, actually a number of medical factors are involved, including thyroid abnormalities, female hormone fluctuations, and diabetes. Nutritional shortages leading to B-12 or iron deficiencies can cause sadness.
• Common prescription drugs such as anti-hypertensive´s or oral contraceptives, and recreational drugs such as alcohol and cocaine, can cause significant levels of depression.
• Abnormalities in the brain’s management of hormones such as serotonin and norepinephrine can also bring on overwhelming feelings of doom and gloom.

Respond To Depression By H.A.L.T.ing

• Hungry: Remember to Eat to maintain your physical health.
• Angry: Learn ways to not allow your anger to control your life.
• Lonely: Develop and stay involved with a Support Group, Church, or Sunday School Class.
• Tired: Make sure that you are getting enough rest each day. Your body needs sleep to recuperate.