Posts Tagged Depression

Anxiety can be triggered by environmental, biological, genetic and psychological aspects, and may be present along with depression. Some circumstances can lead to anxiety, such as: continued stress, traumatic experiences both in childhood and adulthood, substance intake (e.g., drugs, alcohol, and smoking) and personality traits (e.g., perfectionism

Symptoms of depression may include discouragement, hopelessness, demotivation, anguish, sadness, irritation, frustration, worry, guilt, apathy, impotence, and revolt, and may be a result of the individual’s past traumatic experiences. Enthusiasm and enjoyment of the activities he or she performs may be diminished or simply cease to exist.