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Depression is biochemical

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I know that depression is biochemical and the
goal or treck I'm on is to find out which chemicals
are out of whack.
I'm taking a thyroid medicine to see If the depression
is related to a low thyroid condition.

I'm also taking 5htp and Tyrosine for seratonin and
norapranefrin. I know I did not spell that word
corectly.

I appreciate any sharing on this topic.
Niceguy
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I take Levoxyl for low thyroid. I know that low thyroid levels can sometimes be responsible for depression. I also take an antidepressant (Lexapro)
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deleted_user
I'm searching to see if it's a thyroid condition.
Niceguy
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deleted_user
What medications have you tried exactly and what happened with each?
starfish
starfish
Blood tests should be able to show you the condition of your thyroid.
Depression can also be an emotionally based condition, although it, too, affects your brain chemistry. If you have burried anger, fear, or unresolved conflicts (from abuse, bad relationships, etc) that can also cause depression.
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Biochemical imbalances is related to depression, but I don't think there are any studies that definitively show if those biochemical imbalances actually cause depression or if depression alters your biochemistry. So while meds can help relieve the symptoms, it shouldn't be considered a "cure".

Some people describe depression like some heavy weight or burden that's pressing down (de-press) on you. External factors can have a big impact on our moods and prolong or aggrivate depression.

The goal is to actually find out what is causing your depression and then find ways to alleviate it. If your doctor determines it's all physiological, then take the meds. If there are stresses in your life that keeps you depressed, then the goal is to learn how to handle them better.
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