With Depression?
Can you inherit it from your parents or Guardians and be affected by this in your own adult years
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Yes, you can inherit it from you parents, as long as they are your biological parents. If your parents are also your "guardians" then they can pass the gene onto you, as well-but there must be a biological link. One doesn't "catch" depression from being around depressing people.
It's very important to understand that depression comes upon slowly and insidiously. There are some specific things to look out for: 1) disturbed sleep-sleeping more or less than normal, or more tellingly, waking up in the middle of the night and being unable to sleep. 2) decreased interest in life and the pursuit of activities that once brought pleasure.
3) decreased ability to concentrate and perform, 4) pervasive feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness are present, and 5) body aches and pains. If these symptoms are present for more than 3 mos., you are probably clinically depressed.
Depression usually arrives in adulthood, but it is not required to do so! Many are depressed and do not realize it. Depression may manifest itself as anger, recklessness or self-destructive behavior, particularly in men. If left untreated, Major Depression can lead to psychosis.
One final thing, everyone experiences days of hopeless and despair. It goes with being a human being. It's when these states of mind are ongoing for weeks at a time that one has more than just "the blues."
depression can be passed on through the family. its very common to have depression these days, but counseling can help some people
yes...but we all deal with it in our own way...some people get it but counter it naturally, others are in need of medication or counseling or both...it doesn't mean you have to be crippled by it or scared of it...just aware and informed
Yes, my dad used to suffer with depression. I sometimes have symptoms of it too. I think the key is to stay busy and have goals in life, and that these goals are dependent to your own needs and desires. Don't put people on a pedestal, don't always count of them..remember humans are unpredictable.
Yes you can inherit it unfortunately. Its a horrible thing I know. Its like a lot of other bad illnesses its past through your family and hopefully scientist will find a way to stop it soon.
yeah sometimes its in the genes...
there is a small possibilty that it can be inherited however, the negative behaviour and thought patterns associated with depression are more likely to be learned form the parents. To combat this one needs to learn to think positively.
A tendency can be inherited. It can be dealt with.
http://www.dbsalliance.org
http://www.feelinggood.com
Well, studies with twins have shown a genetic link for mood disorders like depression, so the answer is yes. However, I believe that it's generally agreed that you have about a 12% chance of developing depression if one parent has it, and a 24% chance if both parents do.
Legal guardians who are not your birth parents don't pass their genes along to you, so you don't have to worry about them.
Growing up around someone who suffers from depression is difficult though, and can make things harder for you later in life. Just try to be in tune with yourself and if you feel like you're depressed, just see your doctor for help. =)
I have had depression for over a decade, it started in my teenage years, and was 'unlocked' by a traumatic event. My mother also has depression, as does her mother. My grandmother's brother hung himself, and and my father tried to cut his wrists as a teenager. I believe that depression can be passed on genetically, but like every other illness, it can be managed. The key is to seek help early, and whenever you require it. Speak up, don't be offput by the stigma that still surrounds depression, and demand best care from your health provider. Learning the tools to deal with depression is a very positive thing. Good luck, and take care x
My husband suffers severe depression and is often bedridden for prolonged periods, we have six children and two certainly exhibit the same tendencies as do my husbands siblings one severely and two moderately. So yes there would appear to be a genetic link, but living with people with depression is very difficult as they can be self absorbed and non communicative - which can often lead to partners suffering too.
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Yes, you can inherit it from you parents, as long as they are your biological parents. If your parents are also your "guardians" then they can pass the gene onto you, as well-but there must be a biological link. One doesn't "catch" depression from being around depressing people.
It's very important to understand that depression comes upon slowly and insidiously. There are some specific things to look out for: 1) disturbed sleep-sleeping more or less than normal, or more tellingly, waking up in the middle of the night and being unable to sleep. 2) decreased interest in life and the pursuit of activities that once brought pleasure.
3) decreased ability to concentrate and perform, 4) pervasive feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness are present, and 5) body aches and pains. If these symptoms are present for more than 3 mos., you are probably clinically depressed.
Depression usually arrives in adulthood, but it is not required to do so! Many are depressed and do not realize it. Depression may manifest itself as anger, recklessness or self-destructive behavior, particularly in men. If left untreated, Major Depression can lead to psychosis.
One final thing, everyone experiences days of hopeless and despair. It goes with being a human being. It's when these states of mind are ongoing for weeks at a time that one has more than just "the blues."
depression can be passed on through the family. its very common to have depression these days, but counseling can help some people
yes...but we all deal with it in our own way...some people get it but counter it naturally, others are in need of medication or counseling or both...it doesn't mean you have to be crippled by it or scared of it...just aware and informed
Yes, my dad used to suffer with depression. I sometimes have symptoms of it too. I think the key is to stay busy and have goals in life, and that these goals are dependent to your own needs and desires. Don't put people on a pedestal, don't always count of them..remember humans are unpredictable.
Yes you can inherit it unfortunately. Its a horrible thing I know. Its like a lot of other bad illnesses its past through your family and hopefully scientist will find a way to stop it soon.
yeah sometimes its in the genes...
there is a small possibilty that it can be inherited however, the negative behaviour and thought patterns associated with depression are more likely to be learned form the parents. To combat this one needs to learn to think positively.
A tendency can be inherited. It can be dealt with.
http://www.dbsalliance.org
http://www.feelinggood.com
Well, studies with twins have shown a genetic link for mood disorders like depression, so the answer is yes. However, I believe that it's generally agreed that you have about a 12% chance of developing depression if one parent has it, and a 24% chance if both parents do.
Legal guardians who are not your birth parents don't pass their genes along to you, so you don't have to worry about them.
Growing up around someone who suffers from depression is difficult though, and can make things harder for you later in life. Just try to be in tune with yourself and if you feel like you're depressed, just see your doctor for help. =)
I have had depression for over a decade, it started in my teenage years, and was 'unlocked' by a traumatic event. My mother also has depression, as does her mother. My grandmother's brother hung himself, and and my father tried to cut his wrists as a teenager. I believe that depression can be passed on genetically, but like every other illness, it can be managed. The key is to seek help early, and whenever you require it. Speak up, don't be offput by the stigma that still surrounds depression, and demand best care from your health provider. Learning the tools to deal with depression is a very positive thing. Good luck, and take care x
My husband suffers severe depression and is often bedridden for prolonged periods, we have six children and two certainly exhibit the same tendencies as do my husbands siblings one severely and two moderately. So yes there would appear to be a genetic link, but living with people with depression is very difficult as they can be self absorbed and non communicative - which can often lead to partners suffering too.
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