Triggers of Depression
by Susan
My husband and I spent four days at the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital with his mother who is 94 years of age. She is out of the hospital now and will be returning to the hospital soon for a procedure on her back. The many hours we spent in the ICU and adjoining waiting room were very similar to times when I was there for my own mother and for one of my sisters.
Needless to say, I believe the events of the past week have triggered some depressive feelings for me. My mother passed away in 1999. She was in the hospital for 10 days as a result of a fall due to the unsteadiness she suffered with Alzheimer's Disease. All of my sisters, as well as my brother visited and spent time together. We all rallied together again a few years later when one of my sisters spent 10 days in the ICU on life support.
I believe significant events such as loss of a loved one and life threatening illness of a loved one can trigger depression. I also believe similar events can re-trigger those same feelings of depression, fear and anxiety.
There are so many events in our lives that are possible triggers of depression. Job loss, financial problems, arguments with loved ones, death, illness and many many more. Some of us may be depressed due to genetics and chemical imbalance but these triggering events increase our levels of depression, sometimes to the point of immobilizing us for a short period of time. If you find yourself unable to function somewhat normally for you, get professional help as well as help from family members.
Here is an interesting site that lists many of the triggers of depression "Causes of Depression: Possible Triggers of Depression?"
Posted by ozzieblackcat at 8/28/2008 1:28 PM 
Categories: depression, bipolar, Anxiety, ozzieblackcat, His and Hers, Relationships, Family, Triggers
Categories: depression, bipolar, Anxiety, ozzieblackcat, His and Hers, Relationships, Family, Triggers
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Its true alot of events can re-trigger feelings of depression but as you say we have to have hope and be strong I feel miserable alot of the time but I stop by here and read some of your articles and they give me hope and I do feel better so I hope my words will cheer you up and yu keep the faith and continue to be strong. Stop by soon and visit my blogs and lets help each other reach our goals again I read several of your articles Hoorey and as always I enjoyed them. Hugs Lily I would have been by sooner but my computer is giving me lots of trouble.
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Hi Lily and thanks for your comment. I will stop by your blog soon. It's great having you for a friend. You help me keep my chin up. Susan
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