Separated or divorced people are at a two to four times greater risk for depression. A Complicated Dance Neurotransmitters are the chemicals that the nerves in your brain use to communicate with each other. They have names like norepinephrine, endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin. When they function properly, they move together in an amazing and complicated dance that allows you to concentrate, use your memory and perform mental tasks. When the levels get out of whack, feelings of confusion, anxiety and depression can easily take over.
Neurotransmitters get out of balance for many reasons.
The problem could be an inherited tendency. Sometimes the death of a loved one or other stressful situations can alter brain chemicals. If you feeling depressed, it's important not to ignore it. Untreated minor depression can easily turn into a more serious condition. Copyright 1999-2001 MyPrimeTime, All Rights Reserved.