Your Diet and Depression The Depression Diet | Page 4

Introduction
There are many factors that can cause or contribute to the development of depression.
Losing a loved one, getting fired, getting out of a long relationship, various stressful
events and an imbalance in the brain chemistry are some of the most common factors
that cause depression. Individuals with a depressed mood generally experience
hopelessness, sadness, helplessness, guilt, anger,
emptiness, and worthlessness.
Depression doesn’t affect everyone in the same way. For
example, some people may experience a loss in
appetite, while others may find themselves constantly
overeating. Individuals with depression generally have a
hard time concentrating, making decisions, and
remembering details.
Even though depression is widespread and has been
studied for a long time, there still isn’t any cure for it.
More than 120 million people in the world suffer from
depression, making it the leading global cause of
disability. In the United States, the numbers are even more haunting. Namely, at least
6% of the adult population suffers from depression, and 10% are on antidepressants.
The good news is that depression is completely treatable, your doctor will create
treatment plant custom tailored for you, but there are many things you can also do on
your own to get better. Some of these methods include, stress reduction techniques,
exercise, meditation, and diet changes can also help as well. Believe it or not, your diet
has a huge impact on not only your physical, but mental health as well. The way you
take care of yourself will determine how long the depressive symptoms will last.

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