Main Causes Of Depression
Most of the people think that depression is just a feeling down or lethargic. But in fact, depression has many types, with each type showing different types of symptoms.
Some of the types are Mono-polar depression and dysthymic disorder, moderate depression, major depression (clinical or unipolar depression), bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disease) and cyclothymic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, depression with mainly physical symptoms and so on.
The main causes for the depression are psychological stress, physical struggle or mental straining without proper rest or sleep over a long time period, symptom of physical disease (heart disease, parkinson’s disease, stroke, hypertension or cushing’s syndrome, mononucleosis or flu may trigger depression that continues even after the infection has gone) and there are many unknown reasons until you come across them.
Nerve cells in the brain and in the nervous system use special signals to communicate with other nerve cells. These signal communication depends on the serotonin levels in the cells. Scientists discovered that serotonin plays a vital role in this communication and this communication is at its best when the serotonin levels are balanced.
If the serotonin levels are imbalanced, then this communication breaks and thus affects the nervous system functions.
Zoloft (Sertraline Hydrochloride) is an antidepressant, specially a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) for oral administration. Using the Zoloft fixes the imbalances in the serotonin levels and helps the cells in the brain and in the nervous system in their communication.
Zoloft is available in tablet form to be taken orally. Zoloft can be taken with or without food. Please consult your doctor before taking the Zoloft. Stop taking the Zoloft only if your doctor says so.
Your doctor may want to decrease the dosage before stopping the Zoloft. Zoloft is in the FDA pregnancy category C drug. Before you buy Zoloft and take it, consult your doctor if you have liver disease or kidney disease or you ever suffered from seizures or from mania or if you have any suicidal thoughts. This is because, you may not be able to take Zoloft or you may need dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.