Great loss, as of a spouse or child, and the inability to mourn or express grief. Bottled up anger and aggression turned inward. Negative emotional behavior, often learned as a child, that controls relationships. Biochemical imbalance characterized by amino acid and other nutrient deficiencies. Drug induced depression.
Many prescription drugs create nutrient deficiencies.
Ask your doctor about hypnotherapy, biofeedback or acupuncture. All three of these relaxation techniques have had good success in overcoming chronic depression. Studies show improvements in many psychological symptoms including depression, anxiety, apathy, sleep disturbances, insomnia, anorexia, and feelings of worthlessness and most important, with out side effects. Various behavioral and biochemical studies reveal 5-HTP is closely involved in aiding depressive disorders as well as reducing anxiety. Many reports of mild weight loss were also recorded.