Depression effects the whole body, the nervous system, moods, thoughts, how you feel about yourself and others, the quality and quantity of sleep. Depression can last from a few days to years. According to an article in P.N.H., there are many types of depression, with variations in the number of symptoms, their severity, and persistence. Some of the symptoms include fatigue, changes in appetite, backaches, headaches, quickness to anger, ( as some of our friends at ASD) loss of interest in hobbies, insomnia, or excessive sleeping, worthlessness, and inadequacy. Some people try to sleep off depression while others just sit around hoping something will happen.

Other than the "elective" depression, there are two major classifications of depressive disorders. They are bipolar and unpolar. Bipolar disorders usually begin as depression, but as they progress , they involve changing episodes of depression and manic. Bipolar is commonly known as manic depression. Unpolar disorders are characterize by depressive episodes that most often recur at least several times in the course of one's life.

The causes of depression are not fully understood. Depression may be triggered by tension, stress, a traumatic life event, chemical imbalances in the brain, upset stomach, headache, poor diet, the consumption of sugar, lack of exercise, allergies, ect. One of the most common cause of depression is low blood sugar and some food allergies is another. In up to 50 percent of people suffering from recurrent episodes of depression, one or both parents also experienced depression. So heredity plays a big role in these disorders. Whatever the factors that trigger it, depression begins with a disturbance in the part of the brain that governs moods. Most people can handle everyday stresses and their bodies re-adjust to these pressures. When stress is to great for a person to handle their adjustment mechanism is unresponsive and depression may be triggered.

Dysthymia is perhaps the most common type of chronic low-grade depression. This condition involves long-term or recurring depressive symptoms that are not necessarily disabling but keeps a person from functioning normally and interferes with social interactions and enjoyment of life. Research has found that this type of depression often results from unconscious negative thinking. A variation of dysthymia is double depression which a person with chronic, low-grade depression periodically experiences major depressive episodes, then returns to their normal, mildly depressive state.

Zinc-50mg daily. Do not exceed a total of 100mg daily from all supplements. Zinc is found to be deficient in people with depression.

Vitamin B complex(injections)-2cc once a week or as prescribed by physician.--B vitamins are necessary for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. If depression is severe, injections are recommended.

Vitamin B 12-(subingual) As directed on label. Plus extra pantothenic acid also known as -The most potent anti-stress vitamin.

Folic Acid-200 mg daily. Folic acid is found to be deficient in people with depression.

Choline and Inositol or Lecithin- 200mg twice daily. Important in brain function and neurotransmission. Caution: Do Not take these supplements if you suffer from manic (bipolar) depression.