Depression in the US is seen in 1 out of 10 individual as what statistic has found. Depression can be attributed to many factors. A life changing situation may trigger it but some cases are seen to have no precursor. The real cause of depression is still unknown but there are many theories about it. Some experts on this field are saying that the cause of this is the lack of Serotonin in the brain due to the fast breakdown of Serotonin in the brain. Depression is also high in women due to the hormonal change that they have. Some also say that if you have a family history of depression then you are at risk though some cases of depression dont have any traceable history in their family. Teens and elderly are also seen to be at risk for depression. Pessimistic and low self esteem individuals are also prone to depression.
Paxil users are seen to have a greater risk in having a heart attack than those people who are not taking any antidepressants according to a study.
Psychologists say that the first step to recovery from depression is recognizing the signs. Sadness is not the only identifying sign of depression because some people are also angry or irritable. Depression may also cause a person to lack interest in doing day to day activities. The person may be seen sleeping during daytime but awake at nighttime without anything to do. Gaining or losing weight without any intention of doing so. Doing simple activities or even making a decision is usually difficult due to the lack of concentration. Death and suicide is always playing in their mind. Lack of energy due to inadequate sleep. Their movements may be restless, slow or no movement at all. They feel that they are worthless or that they are at fault for no reason.
Doctors usually use antidepressants like Paxil for the symptoms of depression. Although it may stop the feelings of depression and the person may regain their life back, it doesnt give 100% insurance that it will cure the person. Developing a tolerance to the drug is also a possibility if the person continues to take the drug. Getting the usual dose will not give them relief so the doses are raised. Paxil even has side effects that can be bothersome and dangerous to some. The side effects associated with it that has really caused an alarm is the Paxil birth defects like problems in the heart for babies born from women who took Paxil in the first trimester of pregnancy.
