The University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada conducted a new study suggesting that those who suffer from
migraine headaches have a higher risk of having depression.
According to Geeta Modgil, the research studys lead author, People who suffer from either illness should familiarize themselves with the symptoms so thay can become more knowledgeable about the warning signs of both conditions.
People suffering from depression may have the feelings of worthlessness, guilt, regret, helplessness, hopelessness and self-hatred, medical researchers say. Insomnia and oversleeping are also the usual symptoms of depression. The World Health Organization (WHO) said that the depression criteria are:
fatigue,
migraines,
digestive problems,
social withdrawal; and
reduced sex drive.
Its causes could be from psychological, genetic, environmental and biochemical factors like drug and alcohol intake. Oral medications are often prescribed to depression sufferers.
According to various clinical studies and researches, antidepressants like Zoloft increase the possibility of suicidal thoughts and behaviors instead of treating depression. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already sent out various advisories on Zoloft intake warnings.
Antidepressant-related Demise
In August 2011, an incident of a suicide allegedly caused by antidepressant was reported. Wade Belak, 35, was found dead in a Toronto hotel in an apparent case of suicide. He was a retired National Hockey League player. An article in the Globe and Mail reveals that his mom knew that Belak was battling depression and was taking antidepressant drugs. Suicide appears to elude easy explanation. In due course, the exact reason for Belaks suicide is almost impossible to uncover.
A jury in Wyoming conformed that Zoloft, an antidepressant drug, caused a man to kill his wife, daughter and granddaughter before ending his life in June 2001.
In a 2005 action considered to be late by Zoloft victims, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released public health advisories stating that taking antidepressants can provoke suicidal thoughts. The FDA additionally asked the manufacturers to clearly attach explicit label cautions about the antidepressants harmful side effects such as the risk of suicide.
Other Ways in Treating Depression
The treatment for depression includes antidepressants intake and talk therapy. Doctors now prescribe a unique treatment called phototherapy, published reports say.
Phototherapy or light therapy dispenses amounts of bright light to normalize the bodys internal clock and alleviate depression. It is usually prescribed in treating SAD. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood-related sickness linked to depression and seasonal changes in light.
Phototherapy procedure is generally administered at home. The most commonly used phototherapy equipment is a portable lighting device known as a light box.
This procedure is gradually becoming prevalent especially because other depression treatments like antidepressant Zoloft intake has been reported of having issues. Its manufacturer, Pfizer, has been facing numerous
Zoloft lawsuit filed by the affected patients because of the harmful side effects it had caused them.
