Top 15 Things that Increase the Risk of Depression in Women
a woman’s body chemistry is much different then a man so therefore the risks of depression in women vary somewhat from men. Here are 15 of the top things that may increase the risk of depression in women
The woman’s family history and any depression disorders associated with her mother, father, or past close family members A history of depression disorders, or depression symptoms, mild depression or major depression in the family makes the risk greater that she will have depression as well,
If the woman is over 40 and she had any history of mood disorders in her early reproductive years. She faces a greater risk of a returning depression disorder.
A Woman who lost a parent before the age of 10 has a greater risk of depression symptoms or mild depression
If the woman has recently lost a support system in her life, a close friend, or other relative, she faces a greater risk of depression
Ongoing social stress in her life beyond the normal everyday stress
A divorce, loss of a long term boyfriend, or maybe a loss of a job or income, makes the woman more at risk for depression symptoms or a disorder.
Physical abuse as a child or a witness to a sibling being physically abused is an added risk for clinical depression.
Sexual abuse as a child or even as a young adult will increase the risk for a woman getting a depression disorder. The lack of trust is affected greatly and this can cause mild depression, and even major depression.
The past use of fertility drugs or current use can raise the risk of depression. A chemical imbalance caused by medication is a big factor in diagnosed depression
Female oral contraceptives are also a cause for depression. In moist scases it’s very mild and goes away after your body adjusts< but in some cases long term side affects including depression is possible
alcohol and drugs are another risk factor for depression. Alcohol abuse will raise the risk nearly double because it’s already a depressant so it juts ads to the already risk factors
Job stress and family issues will obviously raise the risk factors. A lower stress level at work and at home will reduce the chance of female depression
Being a single parent is also a factor in raising the risk of depression. It has nothing to do with be capable, but just the sadded stress of dong things with our partner adds to the risk of depression
psychological characteristics are can be a risk factor or they may hinder a depression disorder
A woman’s eating and sleeping habits are anther factor. If the woman has poor sleep habits and bad eating habits the risk factor grows. It’s been proven that both proper nutrition and getting plenty of rest will ward of depression. If the woman lacks these two things, the risk factor goes up
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